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Please
get in touch with Kim Lougheed [email:Kimberly.Lougheed@gov.ab.ca]
to notify her of spouse attendance at the conference and at the activities
listed below.
Monday, June 7
Johnston
Canyon Hike:
You can walk
inside this canyon! Along the first 1.1 km to the Lower Falls are signs
describing the effects of water in creating this canyon. It is an additional 1.6
km to the Upper Falls with more waterfalls and signs describing life in the
canyon.
Tuesday, June 8
Sulphur Mountain Gondola transports visitors to an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 feet) above sea
level at the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff, Alberta, Canada. This offers the
best view in the Canadian Rocky Mountains - an unobstructed 360° view of the
most memorable mountain scenery you will ever witness!
Group rates: adult $18.25,
Child (6-15) $9.25, Children under 6 free.
Wednesday,
June 9
The
Columbia Icefields, located in Jasper National Park, presents an awesome sight
when first viewed from the Icefields Parkway. It is one of the largest accumulation
of ice south of the Artic Circle and one of the most interesting and accessible
icefields in North America. The Icefield covers an area of nearly 325
square kilometres and reaches a depth of 250-300 metres.
Other Options on your own:
Banff Upper Hot Springs
All
the amenities of a modern facility are featured in this splendid, historic spa
and bathhouse – against a backdrop of spectacular alpine scenery. You will
luxuriate in the comfort of soothing hot water where travelers have come to
“take the waters” for more than a century. Banff’s premier attraction
features a restored 1930’s heritage bathhouse, and outdoor spring fed hot pool
with view of famous Mount Rundle.
Prices:
Adult: $7.50
Senior and Child: $6.50
Whyte Museum
April 2004 to October 2004
Elemental Inspiration: Out of the Wildfire
April 10 to October 11, 2004
Museum
and Shop
10 am - 5 p.m. Daily
Prices:
Adults $6
Seniors (65 and over) $3.50
Student (6 and up, full time) $3.50
Family $15 (4 members)
Children 5 and under are free
Banff
town site offers a variety of shopping and tourist attractions.
For
other ideas, you can visit these websites:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/visit1_e.asp
www.albertatourism.com
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