Flying into YYC

I figured that there are a lot of people visiting the Stampede this year. Believe it or not, it’s just around the corner. Instead of digging their spurs in, alot of Calgarians like to leave town during this time. They find it too rowdy and rather spend it elsewhere. It’s hardly a reason to leave town, considering it’s quiet most of the year in Calgary. Why not stay and welcome the visitors?

I’ve seen Jeff Goldblum come into Calgary and stay out in Banff. He prefers the privacy and serenity out in the Rockies than the bustling oil town that Calgary is known as. If you plan to stay in Canmore or Banff, try to book a hotel online before getting here. 

If you want to explore the Rockies, I recommend that you rent a car from the airport. Even if you plan on camping or gamping, a car will allow you to get to some of the hidden gems in the Rockies. You can drive out to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake and marvel at the beauty of the lakes. You can drive further west to Emerald Lake and canoe on perfectly still waters. You can drive northwest to the Columbia Ice Fields where the glacier once occupied over the highway. To save you money, we have coupons, promo codes and discounts for car rentals with Budget, Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty’s and Avis. Take your pick.

For hotels, I recommend staying at Falcon Crest in Canmore and in Banff, I like the old Fairmont Banff Springs hotel or the Rimrock. Be sure to try out the all-u-can-eat buffet breakfast at the Banff Springs hotel every Sunday – make reservations!

If you plan to golf in Kananaskis, you can stay at the Delta hotel or you can camp at several campsites in the area. Unfortunately, if you don’t already have tee times there, you can play at twilight and save yourself some money. If you are going further to explore Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, plan to stay at the Chateau Lake Louise.

This Blog is for US Readers

I tend to forget that there are readers to my blog from the US. From time to time, I have included coupon codes for car rentals in US cities such as in my last blog on Budget rent-a-car. 

I hear the temperatures are up in certain parts of the US. Triple digits??! Oh my gosh, that’s hot. Here’s a coupon for you – get a free 28 oz slurpee when you buy one by using this 7Eleven coupon. Need something to read while resting on a hammock under a shady tree? Get down to Borders where you can save 20% off one list item using this Borders coupon. While you’re out there, pick up some lawn ornaments at Sears and save $5 on a $30 purchase using this Sears coupon. You don’t have to get what I suggest because the coupon is good for other things too. You’ll find more coupons on the Sears page if you follow the link.

Since I have your attention, come to Canada this summer and have a good time. Stay at a Delta hotel for as little as $79 by using this link. For example, you can stay at the Delta in Whistler for $79 or in Toronto for $79. Or come to Calgary for the annual Stampede which is in two weeks. After the Stampede, you can head north to Edmonton and celebrate Klondike Days. Or perhaps you want to bring your golf clubs? Try out the new golf course in the Kamloops area called Tobiano. Stay at the Delta at Sun Peaks where you’ll find a resort and a fantastic golf course.