Canadian Pioneer - Mounties & Cowboys Of Saskatchewan

Days 1-2  Calgary    
Arrive in Calgary and spend some time exploring Alberta’s gateway city.              

Day 3  Calgary to Drumheller                
Pick up your car and drive into the Canadian Badlands and Drumheller, recognized as the ’Dinosaur Capital of  the World’.                

Day 4  Drumheller      
Today perhaps visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, housing one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaur fossils, or climb up 106 stairs inside a huge model dinosaur for breathtaking views of the badlands.                

Day 5  Drumheller to La Reata Ranch      
Journey through the prairies and into the province of Saskatchewan for your stay at 2★+ La Reata Ranch, where you'll explore the area's rolling hills and open plains on horseback.  

Days 6-7  La Reata Ranch  
Enjoy a real Canadian cowboy experience! The ranch’s programme includes horse riding for all abilities as well as learning to care for the horses and participating in ranch tasks. Stay in homely cabins and dine on wholesome meals, family style.  

Day 8  La Reata Ranch to Saskatoon    
Leave ranch life behind and continue to the city of Saskatoon.    

Day 9  Saskatoon      
Explore the landscaped parks of the Meesawin Trail and perhaps take a sightseeing cruise on the South  Saskatchewan River. Don’t miss a visit to Wanuskewin Heritage Park to learn about the Northern Plains First Nations culture.                

Day 10  Saskatoon to Regina      
Drive to Regina, stopping en route at the historic prairie town of Moose Jaw.            

Day 11  Regina            
Regina is home to the training academy for the world-famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Visit the engaging RCMP Heritage Centre which documents the force’s past and the critical role it has played in the development of Western Canada. Explore Wascana Lake Park, housing the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and the attractive Legislative Building.                

Day 12  Regina to Riding Mountain NP            
Your next stop is Riding Mountain National Park, in neighbouring province Manitoba.  

Day 13  Riding Mountain NP        
Enjoy the park’s extensive hiking trails and abundant wildlife, including black bear, elk, moose and lynx.  

Day 14  Riding Mountain NP to Winnipeg        
Depart for Manitoba’s capital, Winnipeg.      

Days 15-16  Winnipeg                
Dominating the city skyline, the eye-catching and immersive Canadian Museum of Human Rights is a must-see, as is the Royal Canadian Mint. At Assiniboine Park Zoo, see majestic polar bears in the memorable ’Journey to Churchill’ exhibit. Travel to the airport to catch your flight home.