Where’s My Horse?
Step into Calgary’s western culture on an unforgettable journey through the stories, traditions, and people that shaped the West.
Learn about the early days of Western Canada
Explore Indigenous history, early settlers, the North-West Mounted Police, and the legendary spirit of the Calgary Stampede.
Visit The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, where Calgary’s story began, then head to Smithbilt Hats, makers of Calgary’s iconic white hat. Here, you’ll receive your very own white cowboy hat – a true Calgary welcome – and experience the city’s famous white hat ceremony and oath.
Meet a real cowboy, hear stories from ranch life, and visit Alberta Boot Company to discover handcrafted cowboy boots made right here in Alberta. By the end of the tour, you won’t just understand Calgary’s western roots – you’ll feel part of them, hat and all.
Our guides will provide an engaging and interactive experience that brings our western heritage to life as only a personal experience can. You’ll be immersed in the western culture with stories, a white hat ceremony, and a meeting with a Northwest Mounted Police Sergeant. Enjoy the diverse stories and traditions that engage you in the western culture and you’ll experience our western hospitality first hand.
Highlights of this tour range from experiencing a white hat ceremony, to viewing the making of hand-crafted cowboy boots. Enjoy the stories of ranching, farm packages, and how the horse became the central figure in Western Canada. Learn the traditions that make up the Calgary western culture and encounter our western hospitality first-hand. Discover how our western culture contributes to Calgary being named the friendliest city in the world.
This tour has several stops to help you engage in the western culture experience and provide opportunities for great photos to share later.
While we make every effort to ensure your safety and comfort, our vehicle does not allow space for mobility aids (walkers, wheelchairs, etc). Please take this into consideration when booking your tour. If you have questions regarding this topic, please do contact us before booking.
XploringCalgary Bus Tour Itinerary
- Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
- Inglewood
- Smithbilt Hats
- White Hat Ceremony
- Stampede Park
- Cowboy stories
- By the Banks of the Bow (art instillation)
- Alberta Boot
- Custom-made cowboy boot tour
- Northwest Mounted Police talk
- various photo opportunities
Including Children on Your Bus Tour
Youth, aged 10 and up are welcome on this Bus Tour.
Adults must ensure all youth wear a seat belt.
All youth accompanying adults must also have purchased a seat in the vehicle by way of paid entry.
Starts At:
Hyatt Hotel Lobby, 700 Centre Street South, Calgary, AB
Meeting location is in the Hyatt Hotel Lobby across from Starbucks
Ends At:
We drop you off at the Hyatt Hotel Lobby, 700 Centre Street South, once the tour is complete
Tour Departure:
9:00 am
Parking Information: Parking information within the area is available here.
Are you a group of 10 or more?
Are you a school, membership, club or another type of group?
If so, please contact us. We’d love to talk with you to book your private custom tour.
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