BANFF EXCURSIONS
Music Conference Alberta and Banff Adventures have teamed up to offer special group rates on the gondola, hot springs, cave tours, helicopter flights, and horseback riding. Once registered, delegates will receive a promo code to access this pricing for themselves and their family.
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BANFF GONDOLA
At the Banff Gondola, you'll see more mountains in a moment than most see in a lifetime. Safely seated in 4 passenger gondola cabins; visitors are transported within 8-10 minutes to the summit at an elevation of 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level where they are standing on top of Sulphur Mountain. Experience a breathtaking 360° view from the upper gondola terminal and get a view of six mountainranges. Witness breathtaking views in every direction from one of several observation decks. Discovera 1 km interpretive Summit walk to a national historic site. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $40.95 per person, plus tax |
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BANFF UPPER HOT SPRINGS
Luxuriate in the comfort of soothing mineral Hot Springs, where travelers have come to "take the waters" for more than a century. Banff's premier attraction offers a Hot Springs & Spa open daily and year-round. The restored 1930's heritage bathhouse is an outdoor mineral spring fed hot pool with views of the famous Mount Rundle. It includes a cooler children's wading area and spacious change rooms with heated floors. Water temperature is kept between 37-40 degrees Celsius or 98-104 Fahrenheit. Attraction Hours of Operation Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $6.95 per person, plus tax |
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BOW RIVER HORSEBACK RIDE (1 HR)
Enjoy a relaxing one-hour ride that takes you past some of the most beautiful scenery in the BanffNational Park. Ride along the tranquil Bow River – an area home to wildlife in amongst the thickmarshes and grassy meadows. And if you look up, you Might spot an eagle or hawk soaring through the sky. Pass by the historic Cave and Basin – the birth place of Banff National Park. Here craggy rock wallssurround pools of bubbling thermal water. And of course, as you follow the winding trail on this ride, you’ll get unspoiled views of the magnificent Rocky Mountains the entire time. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $50 per person, plus tax |
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CAVING
Explorer Tour – 2.5 hour underground | Looking for something to do year-round, snow, rain or shine? Come and discover a wild cave on this MUST DO adventure! Start with a scenic 20-30 minute hike to the cave entrance; descend into Rat's Nest Cave on Grotto Mountain and travel through this limestone wonder cave which was created thousands of years ago by huge quantities of water from extinct glaciers. Highly trained, internationally experienced guides lead you through twisting passageways - etched over hundreds of thousands of years. Enter into large chambers, locate mineral formations, animal bones and fossils and make your way into the "Grotto" to discover and examine stalagmites and stalactites and a crystal clear pool. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $117 per person, plus tax Adventurer Tour – 4.5 hours underground | This is an extension of the Explorer Tour. In addition to the Explorer Tour, the Adventure tour offers a longer detour to the main destination. This tour includes a 18m (60ft) Rappel/Abseil drop into the cave, climb and traverse both large and narrow passages (no experience necessary). Adventure Tour lasts approximately 6 hours, caving is a strenuous activity; participants should be in good physical shape to partake in this tour. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $145 per person, plus tax |
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HELICOPTER TOURS
Three Sisters Peaks Tour – 12 Minute Flight | This is an excellent flight for the first time flyer in the Canadian Rockies. This will be the most action packed 12 minutes of your life. Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colours of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight will provide views of the Bow River as it meanders back towards the Town of Canmore. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $119 per person, plus tax
Royal Canadian Helicopter Tour - 25 Minute Flight | This is an excellent introduction to the beautifully etched Canadian Rockies. Your journey will take you to new heights, along high mountain peaks, lush valleys, alpine meadows, and pristine lakes. Traverse to Banff National Park past the Goat Pass Range and Sundance Valley Mountain ranges, an extraordinary 25 minute adventure not to be missed! Whether it is a gorgeous summer day or a wonderful white winter wonderland, the views will be tough to beat! Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $232 per person, plus tax
Mount Assiniboine Winter Helicopter Tour – 30 Minute Flight | This sensational flight incorporates all the sights of the previous tours as well as transporting you to the “Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies" which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination where you will get up close and personal with the Gloria Glacier as it tumbles off of Mount Assiniboine. This is an experience you will not forget! The surrounding glaciers and ice falls are photographer’s dreams come true. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $280 per person, plus tax
Three Sisters Peaks Tour – 12 Minute Flight | This is an excellent flight for the first time flyer in the Canadian Rockies. This will be the most action packed 12 minutes of your life. Your adventure will take you past the Three Sisters Peaks as you spectacularly escape to the Spray Valley. You will see the magnificent Goat Range where you will observe the radiant aqua blue/green colours of the Spray Lakes. Your return flight will provide views of the Bow River as it meanders back towards the Town of Canmore. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $119 per person, plus tax
Royal Canadian Helicopter Tour - 25 Minute Flight | This is an excellent introduction to the beautifully etched Canadian Rockies. Your journey will take you to new heights, along high mountain peaks, lush valleys, alpine meadows, and pristine lakes. Traverse to Banff National Park past the Goat Pass Range and Sundance Valley Mountain ranges, an extraordinary 25 minute adventure not to be missed! Whether it is a gorgeous summer day or a wonderful white winter wonderland, the views will be tough to beat! Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $232 per person, plus tax
Mount Assiniboine Winter Helicopter Tour – 30 Minute Flight | This sensational flight incorporates all the sights of the previous tours as well as transporting you to the “Matterhorn of the Canadian Rockies" which rises majestically to 3,611 meters (11,870 feet) along the Great Divide. The surrounding glaciers and icefalls will astound you and capture your imagination where you will get up close and personal with the Gloria Glacier as it tumbles off of Mount Assiniboine. This is an experience you will not forget! The surrounding glaciers and ice falls are photographer’s dreams come true. Music Conference Alberta Group Rate – $280 per person, plus tax
