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1. Banff National Park

   by – Jordan Allen Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest National Park and is renowned for its simply spectacular peaks and valleys which wee formed through geological upheavals and glacial movements over 77 million years ago. Banff National Park is also an amazing wildlife refuge and is home to elk, deer, big horn sheep, but perhaps the most famous sight in the whole Par... more »

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2. Banff

   by – Jordan Allen, Tour Manager, North America Banff is a small, but bustling town of 8,500 people within Banff National Park in the Canadian Province of Alberta. Banff National Park has the distinction of being Canada’s first National Park. Following the discovery of natural hot springs near the present-day Banff town area, disputes over ownership arose, and the government was prompted to establi... more »

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3. Chalets

   Chalets are used as accommodation when staying in Banff National Park, Canada on North American Tours. Accommodation in the Chalets in Banff are quad share and this is organized by your Tour Manager once you are on tour. North America Tunnel Mountain Chalets – Banff

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4. Calgary

   Calgary is one of the most vibrant, happening and fastest growing cities in not only Canada, but all of North America. A buzzing and rapidly expanding city, it is perhaps most famous for the Calgary Stampede – one of the biggest and most famous rodeo events in the world. The original inhabitants of modern day Calgary were the Blackfoot Tribe and they fought long and hard to retain their control of the la... more »

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5. Jasper National Park

   The amazing variety of landscapes as well as it’s lakes make Jasper a huge draw card for nature loves and those who want to be inspired by amazing natural beauty. Lake Maligane is the largest of the lakes in the Park, while the Colombia Icefield is between 600 and 900 meters thick and is the largest mass of ice anywhere in the Rocky Mountains. The run off from the Colombia fie... more »

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6. Arrival times - North America

   More Tour and Travel Advice for the USA and Canada As much as you probably won’t want it to, the tour has got to end some time. Weather, traffic and other external factors out of our control may effect arrival times, therefore these times should be used as a general guide. Finishing at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, Los Angeles Tours finishing in Los Angeles sho... more »

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7. Baseball

   Take me out to the ball game! It is America’s National Sport. For a true taste of US sporting culture nothing beats sitting in the stands, eating a hot dog, taking the 7th inning stretch and maybe even catching a foul ball. Although going to a game is not scheduled on any tours, there is loads of free time on tours to hit up a game in cities and teams like the Anaheim Angels, Boston Red Sox, Chicag... more »

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