7-Day Itinerary for "Alberta, Live Music, Horses, Unique Experiences, Nature" in August 2023

1. Day 1: Calgary Stampede
   20 minutes (8.5 miles) from Calgary International Airport

   Start your trip with the world-renowned Calgary Stampede, known as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". Enjoy the rodeo, live music, carnival rides, and food trucks. Don't miss the evening Grandstand Show featuring fireworks!

2. Day 2: Banff National Park
   1 hour and 30 minutes (82.9 miles) from Calgary Stampede

   Experience the natural beauty of Banff National Park. Take a morning hike to Johnston Canyon and see the waterfalls. In the afternoon, visit Lake Louise and take a canoe ride. End your day by relaxing in the Upper Hot Springs.

3. Day 3: Drumheller
   2 hours and 15 minutes (135 miles) from Banff National Park

   Explore the unique landscape of the badlands in Drumheller. Visit the Royal Tyrell Museum and see the dinosaur exhibits. In the afternoon, hike in the Hoodoo Trail and see the rock formations. End your day with a sunset view at the Horsethief Canyon.

4. Day 4: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump
   1 hour and 30 minutes (79.5 miles) from Drumheller

   Step back in history and learn about the First Nations' hunting technique at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Take a guided tour and see the plains bison herd. In the afternoon, visit Frank Slide Interpretive Center and learn about the massive rockslide. End your day with a horseback riding tour in the foothills.

5. Day 5: Waterton Lakes National Park
   3 hours and 30 minutes (191 miles) from Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

   Experience the beauty and tranquility of Waterton Lakes National Park. Take a morning hike to Crypt Lake and see the breathtaking views. In the afternoon, take a boat tour on Waterton Lake and see the wildlife. End your day with a picnic dinner at Cameron Lake.

6. Day 6: Kananaskis Country
   2 hours and 15 minutes (129 miles) from Waterton Lakes National Park

   Explore the natural beauty of Kananaskis Country. Take a morning horseback riding tour in the Rocky Mountains. In the afternoon, relax at the Nordic Spa and enjoy the hot pools and massages. End your day with a gourmet dinner at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.

7. Day 7: Edmonton Folk Music Festival
   3 hours and 30 minutes (200 miles) from Kananaskis Country

   End your trip with the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Enjoy the live music, food vendors, and artisan market. Don't miss the mainstage performances by world-renowned artists. End your day with a fireworks show.

Recommendations

Other local attractions to consider are the Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary and the Jasper National Park. For day trips, consider visiting the Badlands Skywalk and the Columbia Icefield. To maximize your fun, consider renting a car and driving through the Icefields Parkway.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Calgary Stampede (1 day, $79.99)
• Banff National Park (1 day, $15.70 for park fee)
• Drumheller (1 day, $42.95 for Royal Tyrell Museum admission)
• Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (1 day, $18.05 for admission and tour)
• Waterton Lakes National Park (1 day, $15.70 for park fee)
• Kananaskis Country (1 day, $210 for horseback riding and spa)
• Edmonton Folk Music Festival (1 day, $80 for admission)
• Total Estimated Costs: $462.39

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