Introduction

This private journey takes you from the prairies of Calgary into the rolling foothills of the Rockies. Taking the scenic backroads west, venturing south of the busy Trans-Canada Highway, we venture towards the Elbow and Sheep River valleys. This landscape of golden meadows and rising swells offers a quieter, more intimate connection to the mountains than the well-trodden paths to Banff. While the major peaks draw the crowds, the Foothills are where many Calgary locals go to find space, silence, and the movie set-like charm of Bragg Creek along the Cowboy Trail.

This is a personalized, co-designed adventure, tailored to your group. To ensure the day matches your specific preferences, after booking you can either complete a 5-minute questionnaire or schedule a 20-minute call with our lead guide as part of our Discovery Process.

Crafting Your Personalized Itinerary:

While our Ready-Made tours follow a signature, curated format, our Co-Design experiences are personalized to each individual group.

For this Kananaskis (Foothills & Bragg Creek) Co-Designed tour, we use the toolkit below as a framework, working with you through our Discovery Process to tailor the adventure to your group's unique vision. This process defines the exact wheres, whens, and how-longs of your day in the wild.

Waterfalls & River Valleys

Options include: Elbow River & Falls, Sheep River & Falls, Dyson Falls.

The Goal: High-impact scenery featuring rushing falls and the rugged valley floors of the Elbow and Sheep Rivers.

Forest & Foothills Ridges

Options include: Brown-Lowery Provincial Park, Windy Point Trail, Banded Peak Connector, Bighorn Lookout, Death Valley Loop.

The Goal: To explore the forests of the Foothills and gain elevation at key vantage points for panoramic views where the prairies meet the first swell of the Rockies.

Cowboy Trail Small Town Charm

Options include: the postcard-ready charm of Bragg Creek or Diamond Valley for local boutiques and independent cafes.

The Goal: To see how local history, wildlife habitats, and modern mountain living intersect outside of the bigger population and tourist centres.

What You’ll Experience:

• A Landscape in Transition: We travel through a shifting mosaic of rolling parkland and steepening ridges, following the emerald curves of the Elbow and Sheep Rivers. This is where the wild Bluerock wilderness begins, framed by the stark, impressive profiles of Prairie Mountain and other Foothills summits.
• MOLARI Active Immersion: Like all our mountain experiences, this day is based around active immersion to truly feel the beauty and power of our surroundings. This tour is built around a series of sights, landmarks, and trails to get us out of the van and moving.
• Bragg Creek, Foothills Culture: Explore the artisan spirit of Bragg Creek, a quiet foothills village and outdoor enthusiast haven. A visit to the iconic town centre, with its rustic, movie set-like charm, feels like stepping back in time to a wholly different era of the West.
• Premium Transit: Relax in the exclusive comfort of our vehicle while your guide handles all navigation, storytelling, and park logistics.
• Lunch: We pause at a scenic vantage point for a fresh mid-day refuel. Field lunches are prepared by a local deli partner the morning of your tour (see FAQ for more details).

Key Details (From Calgary/Cochrane):

• Duration: ~7 Hours.
• Format: 100% Private (Maximum 11 participants).
• Pickup & Drop-off: Door-to-door service, starting and ending the day at your preferred Calgary or Cochrane location.
• Booking cutoff: 48 hours before departure.
• Activity Level: Customizable (Jointly chosen through our Discovery Process).
• Languages: English primary; Spanish and Mandarin Chinese delivery also available.
• Itinerary Note: Routes and destinations may vary based on participant preferences, fitness levels, real-time mountain conditions, and safety.
• Planning a multi-day stay? This journey pairs superbly with any of our ready-made National Park tours to Banff, Yoho, Kootenay or Waterton Lakes. Ideal for those who want to explore the hidden side of our backyard one day, and some of the more famous Rockies icons the next.