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Travel Alberta’s Cowboy Trail from the Calgary area to Lundbreck Falls through ranchland, foothill towns and mountain views. Allow 3–4 hours for roughly 200–230 km of driving, plus time for optional detours. This self-guided smartphone tour has 28 mapped itinerary entries and 30+ GPS-triggered Tripvia stories, including the Okotoks Erratic, Diamond Valley, Bar U Ranch, Chain Lakes and the Livingstone Range.
Start at either end and drive in your own vehicle at your own pace. Download the tour before departure for offline audio and a live GPS route map; pause whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Optional historic-site tours, attraction admission and interior access are separate and may be seasonal.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Follow Alberta’s Cowboy Trail through ranchland and foothill scenery toward Lundbreck Falls.
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Okotoks (Pass by)
Pass through Okotoks, a foothill town with riverside paths and a lively arts scene.
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Hear about Macleod Trail, a historic travel route connecting Calgary with southern Alberta.
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Okotoks Erratic - The Big Rock (Pass by)
See the enormous Okotoks Erratic, carried here by ice and woven into local legend.
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Explore Diamond Valley, where the former towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley now share one foothill community.
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Pass the historic Black Diamond Hotel, a 1929 landmark that still anchors local life.
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Turner Valley (Pass by)
Travel through Turner Valley, part of Diamond Valley and a landmark in Alberta’s early oil history.
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Eau Claire Distillery (Pass by)
Spot Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley, where a separate visit may offer local spirits and food.
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Turner Valley Gas Plant (Pass by)
View the historic Turner Valley Gas Plant from outside; seasonal guided tours and admission are separate.
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Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park (Pass by)
Hear about Bluerock Wildland’s protected foothill forest and rugged scenery on an optional detour.
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Little Chicago - Royalties Monument (Pass by)
See the Little Chicago Royalties Monument, a roadside reminder of the area’s oil-boom years.
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Longview (Pass by)
Pass Longview, a ranching town known for wide foothill views and local beef jerky.
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High River (Pass by)
Hear about High River’s heritage streets and river setting beyond the main route.
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Watch for Mount Head on the horizon, a rugged peak named for an early explorer.
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Bar U Ranch National Historic Site (Pass by)
Discover Bar U Ranch’s cowboy heritage; optional site entry and seasonal access are separate.
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See Mount Burke’s distinctive summit in the foothills, once the site of a fire lookout.
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Chain Lakes Provincial Park (Pass by)
Enjoy views near Chain Lakes Provincial Park and its reservoir; a park visit is optional.
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Spot flat-topped Plateau Mountain above the foothills and its windswept alpine terrain.
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Look toward Mount Livingstone, a striking summit above the ranchlands.
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See remote Mount Speke rising along the southern foothill skyline.
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Livingstone Falls Recreation Area (Pass by)
Hear about Livingstone Falls, a waterfall reached by an optional detour from the driving route.
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Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park (Pass by)
Discover Bob Creek Wildland’s protected native grasslands and foothill habitat from the road.
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Pass near Black Creek Heritage Rangeland, where native prairie grasses and wildflowers survive.
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Follow the Oldman River’s story through southern Alberta’s ranchlands and communities.
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Take in the Livingstone Range where the prairie rises abruptly into mountains.
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See Centre Peak, a prominent summit at the heart of the Livingstone Range.
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Crowsnest Pass (Pass by)
Hear about Crowsnest Pass and its mountain communities on a route-side story or optional detour.
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Lundbreck Falls (Pass by)
Enjoy Lundbreck Falls’ twin cascades from the nearby viewing area if you choose to stop.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Self-guided drive in your own vehicle, with mostly outdoor and pass-by stories. Optional walks and historic interiors have variable terrain and access; the full route is not practical by public transportation. The audio tour still works when nearby buildings are closed. Check road, weather and attraction conditions before travel; optional admission and parking are separate.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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