MAFSI 2022 Summer Board Meeting

July 11-13  - Calgary Stampede

July 13 - 15 - MAFSI Board Meeting - Banff, AB

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MAFSI Summer 2022 Board Meeting

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About Calgary

Weather

The weather can change quickly in Calgary so have a coat or a fleece ready most of the time, especially in the evening. We are expecting great weather Monday and Tuesday 25 and 27 degrees. (bet that scared you, 77 to 80 deg. F) 12 at night or 54 F.

Where to Eat In Calgary

From the hotel you have numerous choices.

Straight north on 1st St takes you to China town, excellent dim sum at the Silver Dragon. On 8th Ave there are numerous types and styles to try.

The Wednesday Room and Klein/Harris are excellent choices. Also behind the hotel is the Beltline (10th to 12th Aves between Center and 10 the St.) and a large number of clubs and restaurants.

There is also the original RED MILE of hockey playoff fame along 17th Ave SW. Also north on 1st St you will arrive at Princes’s Island our downtown park on the river.

Be adventurous, Calgary is a relatively safe city. You can walk most everywhere although we do not recommend walking along the river area after dark. Call the usual 911 for emergencies.

Questions? Contact Alison Cody at 404-434-5206 or acody@mafsi.org or Stacey Morken at 612-801-5869 or smorken@mafsi.org.

Daily Schedule

Schedule of Events

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Calgary

July 11 - 12

Monday, July 11

Tuesday, July 12

July 11-12
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Banff

July 13 - 15

Wednesday, July 13

Thursday, July 14

Friday, July 15

July 13-15

Board Meeting Schedule of Events
All Days

 

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Monday, July 11th
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  • 4:00 pm - Arrive in Calgary by 4:00 pm MT
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Tuesday, July 12
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Wednesday, July 13
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  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Informal and optional  cocktail hour at Larkspur Lounge at the Rimrock Resort
    Location: Larkspur Lounge
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Thursday, July 14

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Friday, July 15

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Saturday, July 16

DAY 1
Monday, July 11
Welcome to Calgary

Calgary 2

Welcome to  Calgary!

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Fairmont Calgary

Arrive Calgary and Fairmont Palliser

Arrive in Calgary by 4:00 pm MT


Who Pays?

  • Hotel: Paid by you 💰
    Room rate is $349 USD/439 CAD per night + 12% tax added at check-out.
  • Transportation: Paid by you 💰

Fairmont Palliser

Hotel Check-In Time: 3:00 pm
Hotel Check-Out Time: 12:00 pm

Address: 133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
403-262-1234

Recommended Transportation from Airport: Uber or Lyft

  Driving Time from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Fairmont: 25 minutes

Arrive by 4:00 pm
Inglewood Bowling Club

MAFSI Lawn Bowling & Dinner

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
6:30 pm Dinner


Who Pays?

  • Dinner: Paid by MAFSI 🤑
  • Drinks: Paid by MAFSI 🤑
  • Lawn Bowling: Paid by MAFSI 🤑
  • Transportation: Paid by you 💰

Inglewood Lawn Bowling Club

Join us for a informal night Lawn Bowling and MAFSI sponsored dinner at President, Tom Mitchell's very own lawn bowling club.

Address: 1235 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0M6

Recommended Transportation: Walking or Uber/Lyft

  Driving Time from Fairmont to Lawn Bowling: 5 minutes

  Walking Time from Fairmont to Lawn Bowling: 30 minutes (2.3 km or 1.43 miles)

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Walking Directions:

The walk to the Lawn Bowling club is interesting and recommended if you have the time. Go east or turn right exiting the front of the Palliser. Stay on 9th ave all the way to 12th st SE then turn left, you can't miss it - Inglewood Lawn Bowling Club, 1235 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0M6, Canada

Along the way you will pass Calgary’s Arts Common, the Bell Music Center, Fort Calgary, The Music Mile and Old Inglewood.

https://www.artscommons.ca/

https://www.studiobell.ca/

https://www.fortcalgary.com/

https://www.musicmile.ca/

https://inglewoodyyc.ca/

5 pm - 9 pm

DAY 2
Tuesday, July 12
Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede

MAFSI will provide your ticket for the Calgary Stampede.

All events listed below are included except the Rodeo. You can buy tickets for the Rodeo using the information in the event timeline, under Rodeo.

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Calgary Stampede

8:00 am to 12:00 am (Midnight)


Who Pays?

  • Admission - All-Day Ticket: Paid by MAFSI 🤑 (all-day access to the Stampede, Clubhouse access at 5:30 pm, evening Chuckwagon Races and Bell Grandstand Show on July 12 only. Your MAFSI ticket DOES NOT include the Rodeo.
  • Lunch: Paid by you and on your own at one of the Stampede venues. 💰
  • Dinner: Paid by you, but part of MAFSI event and required for your Clubhouse seat for the evening show. You will be pre-billed by MAFSI using the same credit card as you provided for your room - $56 per person ($45++ per person (5% GST + 18% Gratuity) Buffet Menu 💰 Menu choices and amenities for young children are limited. Children and youths must also have a seat reserved for dining in the Clubhouse.
  • Drink Tickets: Paid by you - $5-$10 per drink 💰

Calgary Stampede Website

Stampede Daily Schedule

Calgary Stampede Map

The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The ten-day event, which bills itself as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing, and First Nations exhibitions.

Address: 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

Recommended Transportation from Fairmont to Calgary Stampede: Walk

Walking Time: 20 minutes (1.5 km or 1 mile)

  Walking Directions:

  • Head east on 9 Ave SW toward Centre St S (800 meters)
  • Turn right onto 4 St SE (140 meters)
    Continue onto Olympic Way SE (550 meters)
  • Slight left - Destination will be on the left (21 meters) - 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1
8 am - 12 am
Calgary Stampede Rodeo

Rodeo

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm


Who pays?

  • Rodeo: Paid by you 💰
  • Ticket Price: $24 to $315 per person

Tickets for the rodeo are NOT included in your MAFSI Stampede ticket but you can purchase tickets using the link below.

Stampede Rodeo Website

Click Here to Buy Rodeo Tickets for July 12

Location: Grandstand

Important: The Rodeo is NOT INCLUDED in your all-day Admission ticket from MAFSI.

1:30 - 4:30 pm
Clubhouse Outside Shot

MAFSI Dinner in Clubhouse

5:30 pm to 7:45 pm


Who Pays?

  • Admission: Paid by MAFSI 🤑 (included in your All-Day admission ticket)
  • Dinner: Paid by you, but part of MAFSI event and required for your Clubhouse seat for the evening show. You will be pre-billed by MAFSI using the same credit card as you provided for your room- $56 per person ($45++ per person (5% GST + 18% Gratuity) 💰
  • Drink Tickets: Paid by you - $5-$10 per drink 💰

Location: Clubhouse (MAFSI has reserved seating for the group in the Stepped Seating section in groups of 4) and it is on the 4th level of the Grandstand. See red arrow to Restaurant.

Venue: Venue is indoors

Clubhouse - Stepped Seating Reserved for MAFSI Members

Clubhouse Menu - 2022

Menu choices and amenities for young children are limited.

MAFSI attendees in the Stepped Seating do not need to leave their seat to enjoy the Calgary Stampede Rodeo or Evening Show. Children and youths must also have a seat reserved for dining in the Clubhouse.

Doors open for MAFSI members in the Clubhouse at 5:30 pm. We will order dinner and drinks from 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm. The Chuckwagon races start at 7:45 p.m. and are followed by the world-famous Bell Grandstand Show and Fireworks from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Calgary Stampede Map

5:30 - 7:45 pm
Chuckwagon Races

Chuckwagon Races in Clubhouse

7:45 pm to 9:00 pm


Who Pays?

  • Admission: Paid by MAFSI 🤑 (included in your All-Day admission ticket)
  • Drink Tickets: Paid by you - $5-10 per drink 💰

Chuckwagon Races

That pounding of hooves and trembling of the ground can mean only one thing; the world’s premier Chuckwagon event has begun!

Races start nightly at 7:45 p.m. and are followed by the world-famous Bell Grandstand Show.

Location: Clubhouse (MAFSI has reserved seating for the group).

Venue: Venue is indoors

Calgary Stampede Map

7:45 - 9:00 pm
Bell Grandstand Show

Bell Grandstand Show & Fireworks in Clubhouse

9:00 pm to 11:00 pm


Who Pays?

  • Admission: Paid by MAFSI 🤑 (included in your All-Day admission ticket)
  • Drink Tickets: Paid by you - $5-10 per drink 💰

Bell Grandstand Show

Music, spectacular stunts, and jaw-dropping pyrotechnics. As the sun sets, the Bell Grandstand Show takes the stage to dazzle audiences with elaborate song, dance and live music performances. Feel the excitement, move to the music, and soar with the fireworks!

Location: Clubhouse (MAFSI has reserved seating for the group).

Venue: Venue is indoors

Calgary Stampede Map

9 pm -11 pm

DAY 3
Wednesday, July 13
Calgary to Banff

Calgary to Banff

MAFSI will make all the arrangements for the bus to take us from the Fairmont Palliser to the Rimrock Resort in Banff. Travel time is (2) two hours.

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Informal and optional  cocktail hour at Larkspur Lounge at the Rimrock Resort
    Location: Larkspur Lounge
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Fairmont Calgary

Check-out at Fairmont Palliser

12:00 pm

Leave your bags with the bellman and enjoy lunch in Calgary from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The MAFSI bus will leave from the Fairmont Palliser at 2:00 pm.

12:00 pm
Lunch Calgary

Lunch on your own in Calgary

12:00 Pm to 2:00 pm

Who Pays?

  • Lunch: Paid by you and on your own at a restaurant in Calgary. 💰

Have lunch in Calgary at your leisure. Be sure to be back at the Fairmont Palliser by 2:00 pm for the bus ride to Banff.

Fairmont Palliser

Address: 133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
403-262-1234

12 pm - 2 pm
Bus to Banff & Rimrock Resort

Bus to Banff

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Who Pays?

  • Bus Ride: Paid by you, but billed by MAFSI - $Price TBD 💰

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm - Load your Luggage

2:15 pm - 4:00 pm - Bus Ride to Banff

Pickup Location:

Fairmont Palliser

Address: 133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
403-262-1234

2:pm - 4 pm
Rimrock resort

Rimrock Resort Arrival and Check-In

4:00 pm

Who Pays?

  • Hotel: Paid by you 💰
    Room rate is $294 USD/379 CAD per night (rate includes $9 daily service fee for portage and housekeeping). Taxes are 11% tax and will be added at checkout.

Rimrock Resort

Hotel Check-In Time: 4:00 pm
Hotel Check-Out Time: 12:00 pm

Virtual Hotel Tour

The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located on Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park, a 5 minute drive from the Banff town site.

Map of Banff

Resort Address: 300 Mountain Ave., Banff, AB, T1L 1J2
403-462-3356 

Getting Around Banff and Banff National Park

Banff has an extensive bus system, Roam Transit for travel around Banff and Lake Louise. The Rimrock is at the start Sulphur Mountain (green route). Route time to Banff is 10-15 minutes.

Transit Map: Roam Transit Map

Fare Cost: As a guest of the Rimrock, you will receive a free transit pass from the Rimrock to Banff. Other fare prices available here.

Schedule to/from Banff: Sulphur Mountain to Banff Schedule

Other Roam Transit Schedules: For schedules to other areas in Banff National Park, click here and navigate to Schedule and Routes.

4:00 pm
Larkspur

Informal Meetup in Larkspur Lounge at Rimrock

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Who Pays?

  • Drinks: Paid by you 💰

Larkspur Lounge

We'll have an informal meet-up in the Larkspur Lounge, off the main lobby. This meetup is optional. The night is free for you to enjoy the hotel or take the Roam Transit to downtown Banff.

Location: Off the lobby

Venue: Venue is indoors

Virtual Hotel Tour

6 pm - 7 pm

DAY 4
Thursday, July 14
Board Meeting, Bow River Float Trip
& Evening Free in Banff

Banff Canada

On this day we kick-off with a board meeting, spouse activity and in the afternoon will enjoy the Bow River Float activity as a group, followed by a free night on your own in Banff.

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Board Meeting

Board Meeting - Thursday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast will be from 7:30 am – 8:00 am. The meeting will officially begin at 8:00 am and end at 12:00 pm.

Room: Hawthorn AB

7:30 am - 12 pm
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Spouse, Guest & Children Breakfast

7:30 am to 11:00 am

Who Pays?

  • Breakfast: Paid by MAFSI 🤑

Breakfast for spouses, guests and children will be served at MAFSI-reserved tables in the restaurant daily from 7:30 am to 11:00 am in the Primrose Restaurant.

Time: You may come at any time during the 3.5-hour window from 7:30 am to 11:00 am, however, please plan accordingly if you are attending the Discover Banff Wildlife Tour you will to finish your breakfast by 8:00 am to meet in the Rimrock Lobby at 8:15 am to meet the bus which will take you on the Discover Banff Wildlife Bus Tour.

You will receive breakfast coupons from the MAFSI Staff upon arrival for use for the Primrose Breakfast Menu.

Location: Primrose Restaurant at the Rimrock - MAFSI Reserved Tables

7:30 am - 11 am
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Spouse, Guest & Children Activity - Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour

8:15 am to 11:30 am - Activity

Who Pays?

  • Activity: Paid by MAFSI

Discover Banff & Its Wildlife Tour

Watch the VideoDiscover Banff Video Skin

Uncover the secrets of a historic mountain haven with a local guide leading the way as you gaze at stunning views and visit Banff’s key landmarks on a luxury bus.

Build a connection to our World Heritage Site as you visit Banff’s landmarks, learn its history and view wildlife in their natural winter habitat.

The tour by luxury mini coach will include some of the most scenic and historically significant highlights of Banff such as the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, Surprise Corner Lookout, Hoodoos Viewpoint and Lake Minnewanka. Plus, enjoy hot chocolate or fresh water (depending on the time of year) and maple cookies at one of the scenic stops. It’s a complete orientation to Banff and a great tour for seeing wildlife in the morning!

The best parts of the tour for most people include the following:

  1. Bow Falls - Water crashes over ancient limestone creating a spectacle of sound and sight.
  2. The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - The ‘Castle of the Rockies’ is the railway’s contribution to the building of Canada.
  3. Surprise Corner Lookout - See a higher view of Bow Falls and the majestic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.
  4. Hoodoos Viewpoint - What is a hoodoo? Understand the lay of the land as you look out over the Bow Valley.
  5. Lake Minnewanka - Learn about an underwater village and native history with a pleasant break at Banff National Park’s largest lake.

What's Included?

  • Private luxury min-coach bus for MAFSI attendees only
  • Hotel pick up and drop off at Rimrock Resort
  • Professional certified guide
  • Hands on interpretive tools
  • Bottle of water and maple cookie snack

Is there a lot of walking involved?
Only half your time is spent on the bus, and at every stop you will have the opportunity to get off the bus and stretch your legs. All of the viewpoints are a short walk.

Will I see wildlife on the tour?
There is a chance of seeing wildlife on the tour and we often spot animals, however we do not guarantee seeing wildlife on any of our tours. Our guides have a lot of knowledge about the animals within the park and can fill you in about them if you see any wildlife or if you have any questions.

8:15 am - 11:30 am
Lunch on your own

Lunch on your own - Rimrock or Banff

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm


Who Pays?

  • Lunch: Paid by you 💰

You can eat at the Rimrock, or take the Roam Transit Sulphur Mountain Green Line to Downtown Banff.

VERY IMPORTANT IF YOU DECIDE TO EAT IN BANFF: If you are eating in Banff,

DO NOT come back to the Rimrock. Take the Roam Transit Blue Route from Downtown Banff to the Fairmont Springs Banff and the staff there will direct you to the Bow Falls boat launch. You will need to catch a bus that gets you to Fairmont Banff Springs by 2:45 pm to allow time to walk to the Bow Float launch.

Full Roam Transit Map: Roam Transit Map

Fare Cost: As a guest of the Rimrock, you will receive a free transit pass from the Rimrock to Banff. Other fare prices available here.

Other Roam Transit Schedules: For schedules to other areas in Banff National Park, click here.

Bus Pickup for Bow River Float Trip is at 2:15 pm in the lobby at the Rimrock Resort if you decide to eat at the hotel.

12 pm - 2 pm
Bus to Bow River Float Launch Site

Bus to Bow River Float Trip from Rimrock

2:15 pm to 3:00 pm


Who Pays?

  • Bus Ride: Paid by MAFSI 🤑

Pickup at Rimrock at 2:30 pm

Dropoff at Boat Launch at 3:00 pm

Rafting Launch Location: Rocky Mountain Raft Tours - 1 Golf Course Rd, Banff, AB T0L 0C0

VERY IMPORTANT IF YOU DECIDE TO EAT  IN BANFF: If you are eating in Banff,

DO NOT come back to the Rimrock. Take the Roam Transit Blue Route from Downtown Banff to the Fairmont Springs Banff and the staff there will direct you to the Bow Falls boat launch. You will need to catch a bus that gets you to Fairmont Banff Springs by 2:45 pm to allow time to walk to the Bow Float launch.

2:15 pm - 3 pm
Bow River Float Trip

Bow River Float Tour

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm


Who Pays?

  • Bow River Float Trip: Paid by MAFSI 🤑

Rocky Mountain Raft Tours

Rocky Mountain Raft Tours offers scenic guided float trips on the Bow River within Banff National Park. Families, seniors and children are all welcome to join (10 kilos to 150 kilos).

Our large 25 passenger rafts are customized with elevated wood floorboards, so your shoes even stay dry! This is not a whitewater trip. No big splashes or waves crash into the boat and there are no rapids on this trip. There is a very slight possibility that a rogue splash could throw a small amount of water up the side of the raft tubes.

Our guests often bring cameras and mobiles to capture the dramatic scenery as they float by. Please dress for the weather of the day and we recommend warm casual clothing as appropriate for our tours. We will issue life jackets for each passenger to wear.

Our shuttle bus will bring you back to the starting point. Our team work exceptionally hard to create a high quality experience and when warranted, gratuities are graciously accepted. A professional photographer on site will capture your majestic mountain adventure.

The Tour
Join us for an extraordinary wilderness sightseeing experience on the famous Bow River. We launch at the base of Bow Falls near the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course. During our river journey, we travel approximately 7 km down the Bow River past Bow Falls encountering excellent views of Sleeping Buffalo, Cascade and Tunnel Mountains. The natural scenery is fantastic with water birds and wild flowers being abundant on the banks of the river. We occasionally spot wildlife too!

We float past the Hoodoos and land the rafts at the towering north face of Mount Rundle. Our shuttle bus will return you to your starting point on a scenic ten-minute mountain meadow drive. You will see and experience the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains and this gentle float tour is the perfect way to intimately encounter this natural mountain beauty!

APPROXIMATE RIVER TIME IS 1 HOUR

3 pm - 4:45 pm
Bus to Rimrock

Bus to Rimrock

4:45 pm to 5:00 pm


Who Pays?

  • Bus Ride: Paid by MAFSI 🤑

Pickup at Rocky Mountain Raft Tours Launch Point at 4:45 pm

Dropoff at Rimrock at 5:00 pm

Bus Pickup Location: Rocky Mountain Raft Tours - 1 Golf Course Rd, Banff, AB T0L 0C0 and will return to the Rimrock Resort by 5:00 pm.

4:45 pm - 5 pm
Night in Banff

Night on your own in Banff

5:00 pm


Who Pays?

  • Dinner: Paid by you 💰

The night is free for you to enjoy the hotel or take the Roam Transit Sulphur Mountain Green Line to downtown Banff.

Getting Around Banff and Banff National Park

Banff has an extensive bus system, Roam Transit for travel around Banff and Lake Louise. The Rimrock located on the Sulphur Mountain (green route). Route time to Banff is 10-15 minutes. To get to/from Downtown Banff you will take the Roam Transit Sulphur Mountain Green Line.

Transit Map: Roam Transit Map

Fare Cost: As a guest of the Rimrock, you will receive a free transit pass from the Rimrock to Banff. Other fare prices available here.

Other Roam Transit Schedules: For schedules to other areas in Banff National Park, click here.

5:00 pm

DAY 5
Friday, July 15
Board Meeting,
Afternoon free in Banff National Park
& MAFSI Closing Dinner

Banff Friday

For our second day we will kick-off again with a board meeting, spouse activity and in the afternoon you are free to explore Banff National Park. We will cap off the trip with a MAFSI Sponsored Dinner at the Rimrock. 

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Board Meeting

Board Meeting - Friday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Breakfast will be from 7:30 am – 8:00 am. The meeting will officially begin at 8:00 am and end at 12:00 pm.

Room: Hawthorn AB

7:30 am - 12 pm
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Spouse, Guest & Children Breakfast

7:30 am to 11:00 am

Who Pays?

  • Breakfast: Paid by MAFSI 🤑

Breakfast for spouses, guests and children will be served at two MAFSI-reserved tables in the restaurant daily from 7:30 am to 11:00 am in the Primrose Restaurant.

Time: You may come at any time during the 3.5-hour window from 7:30 am to 11:00 am, however, please plan accordingly if you are attending the Horseback Riding at 8:45 am or 9:45 am.

You will receive breakfast coupons from the MAFSI Staff upon arrival for use for the Primrose Breakfast Menu.

Location: Primrose Restaurant at the Rimrock - MAFSI Reserved Tables

7:30 am - 11 am
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Spouse, Guest & Children Activity: Horseback Ride - Spray River

Who Pays?

  • Horseback Riding: Paid by MAFSI 🤑
Spouse/Guest Activity:
Horseback Ride - Spray River
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BE 8 YEARS OLD TO GO HORSEBACK RIDING.
8:45 am to 11:30 am
1st Group of Riders
(8 available slots)
  • 8:45 am - Meet Janine Mitchell in Rimrock Resort Lobby
  • 8:50 am - 9:20 am - You will be transported with your MAFSI Group to Fairmont Banff Springs Corrals
  • 9:30 am - Required meeting time at Banff Spring Corrals
  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am - Spray River Horseback Ride
  • 11:00 am to 11:30 am - You will be transported with your MAFSI Group to Rimrock Resort by Janine Mitchell.
9:45 am to 12:30 pm
2nd Group of Riders
(12 available slots)

*Please note that this 2nd group of riders will return to the Rimrock approximately 30 minutes after the board meeting ends at 12:00 pm. If you must be at the Rimrock prior to 12:30 pm, due to previously scheduled plans, please RSVP for the 10:00 am ride.

  • 9:45 am - Meet Janine Mitchell in Rimrock Resort Lobby
  • 9:50 am - 10:20 am - You will be transported with your MAFSI Group to Fairmont Banff Springs Corrals
  • 10:30 am - Required meeting time at Banff Spring Corrals
  • 11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Spray River Horseback Ride
  • 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm - You will be transported with your MAFSI Group to Rimrock Resort by Janine Mitchell.
Horseback Ride - Spray River

Breathe in the pine-spiced mountain air as you approach the Bow Falls. You’ll also pass by the famous Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course on this ride – one of the most immaculately manicured courses in Canada.

Continue along the edge of the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, and cross through the waters once more. A partial climb up Sulphur Mountain brings you through a wooded residential area and back to the corrals.

The most unique feature of this trip is crossing the Spray River. On hotter days, your horse may even decide to cool itself off by splashing water onto its belly – it’s an experience unlike anything else.

Your guides will lead you past roaring Bow Falls where you will cross the tranquil Spray River, followed by a partial climb up Sulphur Mountain.

Map of Horseback Ride
What's Included:

  • A friendly horse for every rider
  • Lead and tail guides for your ride
  • Basic horseback riding instruction
  • Helmet

How long is the horseback ride?
The tour is a one hour horseback ride. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour start time.

When should I arrive?
Please ensure that you arrive 30 minutes before the ride is scheduled to depart.

Where is the meeting point?

Address: 407 Spray Avenue

You will meet at the Banff Springs Corrals on Spray Avenue near the Fairmont Banff Springs. The corrals are located before the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and behind the tennis courts.

How do I get there?
Depending on the time of your ride, you will meet in the Rimrock lobby at either 8:45 or 9:45 am and MAFSI will transport your group to the stables, which will take approximately 15-30 minutes. You must arrive at the stables 30 minutes before your scheduled ride.

Return from Stables: You will also need to walk back to the Rimrock on the same trail, after your ride.

What should I wear?
You must wear sturdy, closed toed shoes enclosed to the ankle and long pants are best for riding. Please note that sandals of any kind are not permitted. Helmets are provided and are mandatory for all riders and mosquito repellent is highly recommended.

Is riding experience necessary?
No experience is necessary and if you’ve never been riding before then we’ll be sure to pair you with the perfect horse so you can enjoy a comfortable ride. Our guides will also provide a brief riding instruction prior to the ride.

Can I bring a backpack on the ride?
No, guest cannot bring a backpack on the ride.

What if it rains?
Horseback rides run rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Please do not wear a rain poncho, as they can flap in the wind and spook the horses.

Should I tip my guide?
Tips are not expected, but are certainly appreciated. If you think your guide did a wonderful job and would like to indicate that with a tip, it will be graciously accepted.

8:45 am/9:45 am
Banff General Picture

Afternoon on your Own in Banff National Park

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Who Pays?

  • Lunch: Paid by you 💰
  • Activities: Paid by you 💰

Enjoy the day in Banff or at the many outdoor attractions in Banff National Park

Things to do in Banff & Lake Louise

Getting Around Banff and Banff National Park

Banff has an extensive bus system, Roam Transit for travel around Banff and Lake Louise. The Rimrock is at the start Sulphur Mountain (green route). Route time to Banff is 10-15 minutes.

Transit Map: Roam Transit Map

Fare Cost: As a guest of the Rimrock, you will receive a free transit pass from the Rimrock to Banff. Other fare prices available here.

Schedule to/from Banff: Sulphur Mountain to Banff Schedule

Other Roam Transit Schedules: For schedules to other areas in Banff National Park, click here.

 

12 pm - 6 pm
Rimrock Dinner

MAFSI Sponsored Dinner at Rimrock

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Who Pays?

  • Dinner: Paid by MAFSI 🤑

Dinner is at the Rimrock Resort on the Outdoor Terrace

 

6:30 pm -9:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated travellers

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To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to Canada, you must:

  • have received at least 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine accepted for travel, a mix of 2 accepted vaccines
    • or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine
  • have received your second dose at least 14 calendar days before you enter Canada
    • Example: if your second dose was anytime on Thursday, July 1, then Thursday, July 15 would be the first day that you meet the 14 day condition
    • this timing is only required for your second dose, not for third or fourth doses
  • have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19
  • have ArriveCAN receipt with letter A, I, or V beside your name by uploading proof of vaccination in ArriveCAN
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Mandatory use of ArriveCAN

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ArriveCAN continues to be mandatory for all travellers to Canada. It is also required to qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption from quarantine and testing. If you don’t submit your travel information and proof of vaccination using ArriveCAN you could be fined $5,000.

You must use the ArriveCAN mobile app or sign in on a computer to enter your proof of vaccination and travel information.

  • To be ready for your trip, create your free ArriveCAN account
  • Proof of vaccination and travel documents can be saved in your ArriveCAN traveller profile before any planned travel
  • To get an ArriveCAN receipt, submit your travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada
    • If you arrive by boat (including ferry), submit when you enter Canada
    • For travellers boarding a cruise ship, visit the Cruise ship travel page for requirements specific to cruise ships

No smartphone or short trip? You still need to enter your information and submit in ArriveCAN up to 72 hours before your arrival in Canada or before a short trip outside Canada. Sign in to ArriveCAN from a computer to get your ArriveCAN receipt. Print your receipt and take it with you when you travel. You can also have someone submit your travel information on your behalf.

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Passport Requirements: Travel documents for non-Canadians entering Canada

Citizens and permanent residents of the United States

It is recommended to have a valid passport with an expiration date that is 3 months past your travel dates.

Citizens of the United States need a valid U.S. passport to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport.

Citizens of the United States coming to Canada by car, bus, train or boat need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada.

Citizens of the United States who are also Canadian citizens should bring a valid Canadian passport and a valid U.S. passport or travel document to board a flight from the Unites States to Canada. Carrying both documents may help simplify both your entry into Canada and your return to the United States.

Permanent residents of the United States need a valid Alien Registration Card and a passport to enter Canada.

Dual citizens

Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport to board a flight to, or transit through, Canada by air.

If your other country of citizenship needs you to enter and exit that country using a passport issued by its government, you will still need a valid Canadian passport to board your flight to Canada. Make sure you carry both passports when you travel.

If you are planning to visit Canada, Destination Canada provides information about planning a trip, from booking resources to getting around while you are here. It also has information on where to go and what to see and do, so you can make the most of your stay.

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Banff Airporter Shuttle Bus

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Travel In Style with Banff Airporter Shuttle Bus Service

Travel in style in your high-back seat with 110V plug-in and individual temperature control. Large tour windows offer peak-to-peak visibility. Air suspension cushions the ride. Rear air conditioning moderates air temperature in both summer and winter.

#1 Transportation in Banff

From the airport to Banff is approximately two hours. Sit back and relax (or work) if you like – we have power outlets on-board.

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Calgary to Banff Schedule

Airport Trans - Calgary to Banff

Banff to Calgary Schedule

Plan to arrive at the Calgary Airport (YYC) at least 2 (two hours early).

Airport Trans - Banff to Calgary

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Banff Sedan Service

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Travel in Private with Banff Airporter Sedan Service

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Roam Transit

Roam Transport

Roam is the public transit system for the towns of Banff and Canmore in the Bow Valley of Alberta's Rockies. As of 2019, there are ten routes: five that operate year-round and five that operate seasonally. The system is managed by the Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission.

Banff Route Map

Route Fares

Live Bus Locations

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Weather and What to Pack

Weather

Weather can be difficult to dress for, in the day time it will be 70-75 in the day time in both Banff and Calgary. At night it can be 45-60. Bring some warm clothes, good outdoor shoes and water proof jacket.
It can snow anytime. Remember you are at altitude here 3600 feet.

Dress for Calgary Stampede: Western attire is encouraged. You may also bring your MAFSI Lumberjack shirts from 2021. Note: We will NOT have extras onsite.

Dress for Board Meeting and all MAFSI Events: Casual - Shorts, short-sleeved shirts, etc.

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