Stage shows, chuckwagon racing, First Nation cultural events and of course the RODEO – it must be the internationally acclaimed Calgary Stampede.
Started by Guy Weadick and 4 wealthy Alberta cattlemen in 1912, this event was designed to blow Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Extravaganza out of the water. And by all accounts it still does just [...]
Explore the perfect family vacation to the Canadian Rockies.
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Here’s a new version of our Canadian Rockies by Train tour video. Find out why it has been in Collette’s top ten for years on end.
This post is part of our new TV Tuesday series. Check back on Tuesday’s to see our latest destination videos.
The majestic Canadian Rockies in the fall…
Few things can compare to the exhilarating landscapes found in the National Parks of the Canadian Rockies; Jasper, Banff, Yoho and Kootenay. Some of the parks are more celebrated than others but all are equally awe-inspiring.
On this, my latest trip into the Rockies, I acted as Tour Manager for [...]
The Canadian Rockies Fairmont Hotels are some of the most amazing in the world! I can say that with confidence because I had the incredible good fortune of staying at three of them in 2005 during my first trip with Collette to this dream destination. They are truly breathtaking properties and our passengers love their [...]
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We hear from happy customers all the time at Collette Vacations.
In fact, every letter or email that comes in eventually makes its way to me so I read a lot of testimonials. Many of these customer letters mention the tour manager…how professional and knowledgeable he or she is about the destination and how they seem to [...]
It’s still super hot here in Rhode Island. Stepping out of Collette HQ is like setting foot on the surface of the sun. So, in the spirit of “cool” thoughts I put together a Canadian Rockies post.
Year in and year out, Collette’s escorted tours to the Canadian Rockies remain hugely popular. Here’s a quick rundown of the [...]
Collette Vacations recently announced the return of optional helicopter tours available on all of its Canadian Rockies itineraries.
Helicopter tour options have always been a top seller in the Rockies, according to Bethany Manchester, product manager for Canada. Adds Manchester, “They provide passengers with an opportunity to see the Rockies in a new light and showcase sections [...]
We are one month away from the opening ceremony of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. This year the games take place in British Columbia, one of the most beautiful regions in the world.
I’m looking forward to exciting events like ice hockey, curling, and ski jumping. And the television coverage will surely provide a great opportunity for [...]
Many believe the only place you can bring children on vacation is Disney World. Mention taking them to destinations on the wish lists of adults and you’ll get:
They won’t appreciate the destination.
They’ll be bored.  Â
They’ll complain.
They’ll wish they were at Disney.
Last year, I set off on a family vacation to the Canadian Rockies complete with [...]
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