Alberta & Saskatchewan Farm Tour

From Calgary Stampede to the Breadbasket of Canada
July 3 to 16, 2026
From Rodeos to Rolling Fields

Experience the Canadian Prairies on a journey that blends the excitement of the Calgary Stampede, the warmth of family farms, and the dramatic beauty of the Rocky Mountains.

Enjoy two days at the Calgary Stampede with reserved seating for the Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show. Visit farms and agri-businesses from grain and cattle operations to dairies, greenhouses, and equipment dealerships, plus a full day at Ag-in-Motion, Western Canada’s largest outdoor agricultural expo.

Ride a SnoCoach on the Athabasca Glacier, admire the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and Peyto Lake, and take in alpine views from the Sulphur Mountain Gondola. Explore the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, completing a tour that celebrates agriculture, culture, and natural wonder.

From prairie fields to towering peaks, this journey captures the best of Western Canada.

Quick Facts

Travel Dates

July 3 to 16, 2026

Meals

31

Max Guests

24

Activity Level

Active

Exclusive Highlights

  • Two days at the Calgary Stampede with reserved seating for the Chuckwagon Races, and Grandstand Show
  • Glacier adventure aboard a SnoCoach in Jasper National Park
  • Exclusive visits to working farms, including grain, cattle, dairy, and greenhouse operations
  • Full-day access to Ag-in-Motion, Western Canada’s largest outdoor agricultural expo

What's Taken Care Of

  • Private, air conditioned motor coach transportation
  • Accommodations
  • Meals & Attractions as Outlined
  • Multiple Farm Visits, featuring potatoes, sugar beets, grain, dairy, beef cattle & more!
  • Banff & Lake Louise
  • Sulphur Mountain Gondola in Banff
  • Exclusive agriculture visits
  • Tunnels of Moose Jaw experience
  • Two days at the famous “Calgary Stampede – The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!”
  • Horseshoe Canyon & viewing the hoodoos
  • Full day at Ag-in-Motion Farm Show
  • Hosted Departure
  • Plus more…

Itinerary At A Glance

July 3, 2026

Welcome to Calgary! Enjoy dinner and overnight in the Calgary region.

July 4, 2026

Enjoy a full day at the Calgary Stampede with reserved seating for the Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show and fireworks this evening. This will be a very late evening.

July 5, 2026

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some downtime before arriving to the Calgary Stampede for the day, with time to explore the different exhibits and to take in the afternoon Rodeo – reserved seating included. Dinner & overnight in the central Alberta region.

July 6, 2026

After breakfast at the hotel, visit to Horseshoe Canyon, a dramatic, Ushaped canyon in Alberta’s badlands, known for its layered rock formations, fossil beds, and striking desert-like landscape. Enjoy a tour of Western Canada’s Largest Hay Export Facility. Continue to a 4500 acre grain farm, for a visit & dinner right at the farm. Overnight in Lacombe.

July 7, 2026

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a tour of one of the largest farm equipment dealerships in western Canada. Continue to a purebred Simmental farm, a family run operation and grain farm and enjoy lunch on the farm. An afternoon visit to a purebred Angus Cattle Farm. Enjoy dinner featuring freshly grown and raised ingredients.

July 8, 2026

After breakfast at the hotel, load up the coach and head west for the Canadian Rockies. Continuing west through the Rocky Mountains, passing Abraham Lake, Canada’s largest man-made lake. Arriving to Jasper National Park, board a SnoCoach for a thrilling trek to Athabasca Glacier. Dinner and overnight in Jasper National Park.

July 9, 2026

After breakfast at the hotel, depart south for Peyto Lake for photo ops at Peyto Lake Overlook. Stop for photos at famous Lake Louise. Continue to Banff, a charming mountain town nestled in the heart of Banff National Park, known for its stunning alpine scenery, turquoise lakes, and vibrant town center. Enjoy lunch on own and shopping before the Sulphur Mountain Banff Gondola ride. Enjoy the views and take in the newly renovated Sulphur Mountain Observation Centre. Overnight in Canmore.

July 10, 2026

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from the Canadian Rockies and into the foothills of southern Alberta. Enjoy a visit to a functioning grain elevator – situated along the Canadian National Railway. Enjoy a tour of a vegetable greenhouse & farm. Dinner and overnight in Lethbridge.

July 11, 2026

After breakfast, enjoy a visit to a large potato, sugar beet and bean farm. Learn about the importance of irrigation for farmers in southern Alberta. An afternoon visit to a large dairy farm, a large family run operation. Dinner & tasting at a local winery in the region. Overnight in Lethbridge

July 12, 2026

After breakfast, visit to a mint farm – where mint is grown and processed for Colgate toothpaste and many popular essential oil brands. Enjoy a scenic drive east, through the grasslands of Alberta. Arrive to Medicine Hat, known as the “sunniest city in Canada”. Enjoy a tour and tasting at a local brewery. View the Saamis Tepee, standing over 215 feet tall. Dinner and overnight in Swift Current.

July 13, 2026

Today, enter the province of Saskatchewan, known as the “Breadbasket of Canada” for its significant agricultural production. Enjoy a visit to one of the largest farm enterprises in Saskatchewan. This evening will include a very unique experience at the “Tunnels of Moose Jaw” – theatrically guided tours taking history underground. The tour will explain the importance of the tunnels during the 1920’s prohibition. This is a truly enjoyable and unique experience! Dinner & overnight in Moose Jaw.

July 14, 2026

The group will travel to Saskatoon today. Driving through some of the best farmland of Saskatchewan. A stop enroute before arriving to a farm equipment production center. Dinner & overnight in Saskatoon.

July 15, 2026

Enjoy a full day at the Ag-in-Motion Farm Show. Ag-in-Motion is the largest outdoor farm expo in Western Canada, featuring the latest advancements in agriculture technology and equipment. It’s a mustattend event for anyone in the agricultural industry. Dinner & overnight in Saskatoon.

July 16, 2026

All good things must come to an end. Transfer to the Saskatoon airport to start your journey home.

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Pricing

Double Occupancy: $7,475.80
Single Occupancy: $10,517.80

Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. All taxes included.

Please note this price is LAND ONLY. If you require flights please contact us.

Prices subject to change based on local taxes.

Payment Schedule

  • Initial Deposit: $1,000 per person at time of booking
  • Final Payment due April 2, 2026
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Deposits are non-refundable, and once your final payment is made the tour becomes fully non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance Protection to safeguard your investment. For international tours, if you don’t purchase protection through Target Tours, you’ll need to provide proof of alternate coverage.

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In the rare case that Target Tours cancels a trip due to lack of interest, you may choose a full refund or transfer your funds to another tour (subject to supplier fees). As a thank-you, we’ll also provide a $50 travel credit toward your next trip. You’ll always be notified in advance of final payment if a tour is at risk of cancellation.

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Since this tour takes place entirely within Canada, a passport is not required however government issued photo identification is required.

Vaccination requirements vary depending on your destination and personal health. We recommend reviewing your travel plans with a healthcare professional to determine what’s right for you.

For convenience, Target Tours has partnered with the Virtual Travel Clinic, where you can easily book an online consultation and receive personalized guidance on recommended vaccinations and medications for your trip.

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  • Be willing and able to travel if necessary and assist in getting you home.

  • Be prepared to speak with your insurance company on your behalf if you’re unable.

If you need to update your emergency contact, please let Target Tours know at least 30 days before departure.

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We have taken care of planning most of your trip, where you will have small amounts of free time but no free days during the tour. Our Active tours can include some, or all, of the following: flights in excess of 5 hours and/or overnight, lifting and carrying your own luggage for longer distances at hotels, airports, and/or cruise terminals, accommodations varying from hotels to lodges, with minimal or no access to elevators, longer days, filled with planned activities and travelling, remote or rugged regions with steep hills, uneven terrain, farmland and distinct changes in altitude or temperature, exploring and navigating 5 cities or more by foot where buses are not permitted, use alternative modes of transportation like bicycles, scooters, safari vehicles, and not recommended for persons with conditions or limitations, including canes.

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Payment Schedule

  • Initial Deposit: $1,000 per person at time of booking
  • Final Payment due April 2, 2026

Pricing Options

Double Occupancy: $7,475.80
Single Occupancy: $10,517.80

Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. All taxes included.

Please note this price is LAND ONLY. If you require flights please contact us.

Prices subject to change based on local taxes.

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Katlyn Aiello – Tour Administrator

“I’ve always been one to care about the little details, so being able to ensure our clients that their trip is taken care of and everything is in place so they can truly focus on living the experience they dreamed of is what drives me to do the work I do each day.”

As I’m sure most know by now, Katlyn is our Tour Administrator, and is the first person you connect with when you reach out to Target Tours. Katlyn was born and raised in Morell, PE and is a Holland College graduate with a certificate in Business Administration. Katlyn has a passion for travel, and building client relationships starting at the very first point of contact or inquiry. She pays close attention to the little details, and goes above and beyond to ensure everything is taken care of prior to departure.
In her spare time you can find her visiting with her friends and family, reading on the couch with her cat, or playing outside with her dog.

Justin MacPhee - Tour Operations Manager

“I am privileged to have the opportunity to help make other’s travel dreams a reality.”

Justin was originally part of the Target Tours team as a Tour Coordinator/Planner from 2014 to 2020 and, after a brief hiatus, he rejoined the team in 2024 as Tour Operations Manager. Justin graduated from UPEI with a major in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology and brings with him many years of experience in customer and client service. He has a love for travel, planning, and working to ensure details are taken care of.
Justin was born and raised in Montague but now resides in Charlottetown with his wife Miranda. In his spare time, Justin enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors by the water.

Lynn Dunphy

“There are many things in life to be thankful for, being able to live our dream is one that I hold close to my heart. We’ve been blessed with wonderful family and friends and the opportunity to see what lies beyond our front door.”

Lynn is the financial wizard for Target Tours. A born and bred islander, she is a Holland College graduate with Records of Achievement in Accounting Technology and Programmer/Analyst.
While Lynn keeps the finances for Target Tours in check, she also enjoys teaming up with John to host group tours on an assortment of fun-filled adventures. She really enjoys getting to know the Target Tours passengers and ensuring everyone is having a wonderful time.
As a career bookkeeper, her role in the beginning with Target Tours was a weekend job. She has spent over 35 years doing books in public and private business. In 2017 her dream became a reality, and she joined John full time in the business. This is where she belonged.
When Lynn is not adding numbers, she enjoys her golf outings, fitness, cooking and reading.
Lynn and John have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, son-in-law, Ben and their treasured granddaughter, Lily.

John Dunphy

“For me, watching the smiles on the faces of our passengers when they see their travel dreams come true is the biggest I am in the travel business.”

John has spent over three decades in the travel industry starting at The Travel Store (Island Travel). In 2009, he and Lynn created Target Tours from the basement of the family home in Morell, PE and built on his passion for motor coaches.

From simple day tours on PEI to more extensive tours to Europe, attention to detail and
organization combine for a memorable travel experience. John will act as Tour Director
for some of his favourite tours such as river cruises and Europe.

As well as planning tours, John sometimes travels with the group as a Tour Host making
sure all the little details are being taken care of.

John and Lynn have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, son-in-law, Ben and
their treasured granddaughter, Lily.