New Horizons returns with Western Canada Adventure

Published 3:25 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Exchange Bank’s New Horizons Travel Club, a trailblazer in group travel experiences for the past 28 years, announces the return of its latest captivating adventure – an unforgettable journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of Western Canada’s Rockies, Lakes & Wine Country.

The New Horizons Travel Club embarked on an exhilarating expedition, where participants were immersed in a variety of cultural experiences and natural wonders. This remarkable journey was filled with highlights that will be cherished forever:

1. Calgary’s Western Hospitality: Travelers began their adventure with an overnight stay in Calgary, where they were warmly welcomed with true Western hospitality. The visit included a day at Boundary Ranch where travelers enjoyed horse-drawn wagon rides, line dancing lessons, a traditional Albertan BBQ lunch, and a barn tour of over 100 horses.

2. Banff National Park: A scenic drive through Banff, transported New Horizons to the awe-inspiring Bow Falls. Next, travelers explored the historic Cave and Basin National Historic Site, where a short tunnel led to the hot springs that sparked the creation of Canada’s first national park.

3. Lake Louise’s Turquoise Waters: New Horizons marveled at Lake Louise’s famous glacier-fed turquoise waters, a natural wonder of breathtaking beauty. The afternoon was spent having lunch at Ski Lake Louise Lodge, bordering the magnificent Mt. Gondola.

4. Revelstoke Railway Museum: The group enjoyed an interactive visit to the Revelstoke Railway Museum, offering insights into the rich history of Canada’s railways.

5. Davidson Orchard: The next adventure was found in Okanagan for this third-generation family orchard. Visitors found it remarkable to witness and listen to the operations of this orchard thriving in what can essentially be described as arid desert conditions.

6. District of Hope: As the trip approached the last destination in Vancouver, travelers made a quick pit stop in the District of Hope where the movie Rambo was filmed. New Horizons briefly toured monuments of the icons in the classic film.

7. Stanley Park: This 400-hectare natural forest is an oasis amid the urban landscape of the city and makes up half of Vancouver’s downtown Peninsula.

8. Granville Island: The lakes and wine country tour concluded with a day at Granville Island taking in the sights and sounds of Queen Elizabeth Park and the Grandville Market. A delicious Farwell dinner at Rouge in the old train depot sent travelers satisfied before their return to the States.

Exchange Bank’s New Horizons Travel Club is immensely proud to have facilitated yet another extraordinary journey filled with camaraderie, adventureand cherished memories.

For more information visit https://www.exch.bank/personal/new-horizons-travel-club or email Kelly Anderson, New Horizons director, kanderson@exch.bank .