The Canadian Rockies Rally Information Page

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The Canadian Rockies Rally
A Combined Western Canada and NW/US VBA Regional Rally

Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Rally Dates: July 17th, 18th, and 19th, 2012

Rally Base Camp: Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge

1711 Bow Valley Trail
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
T1W 1L7
Tel: (403) 678-5445
Fax: (403) 678-6484
Toll Free: 1-800-665-6111

Rooms

We have a block of 25 rooms available on a first come first served basis. Please mention the VBA Group when reserving your room. As you can see there are a number of options available to members, depending on the size of group you may be traveling with or want to share with.

VBA Group Rates and Room Options


Meeting/Gathering Room
We have exclusive use of this room (The Guides Room) for our VBA group on the evenings of the 17th, 18th and 19th. It is well set up for hanging out after dinner and enjoying a few spirits!

The Guides Room


US Citizens-You Will Need A Passport
If you are a US citizen, attending the rally will require you to cross the International border between Canada and the United States. If you do not already have one, please obtain a Passport ASAP so you have it when you need it. It takes several weeks to get, so don't wait until the last minute!

Passport Information


Canadian Admissibility Rules

Check Your Admissibility
DUI Concerns


Amenities and services available at "The Lodge"

Amenities and Services


Nearby Restaurants

Canmore Dining Options


Local Attractions & Area Information

Things To Do and See


Local Area Map

Interactive Google Map


Local Riding Video- Courtesy of "Leadbelly" - Password: wiener

Kananaskis Country


General Weather and Road Conditions Overview

Weather and Road Links


Rally T-Shirts

Rally Shirts

Rally Itinerary

Nobody is obligated to take part in any or all rides that will be planned. You are free to "do your own thing" at any time. We hope to see everyone at the end of your day over a beverage of your choice and then at the windup dinner that will be held on the last day, July 19th.

Tuesday July 17th- Our first ride will be from Canmore, AB to Radium Hot Springs, BC. This ride will take us through beautiful Kootenay National Park. We will lunch in Radium Hot Springs, then return via the same route. Approximate ride time is about 4 hours round trip not including stops.

Group Ride Route - http://binged.it/ygJZQX


Wednesday July 18th- This will be a free day to wander around town, see some sites, or take your own ride, maybe to Lake Louise and back. The more adventurous riders could take a very long ride to Jasper, AB through Jasper National Park along the famed Icefields Parkway. Keep in mind it is roughly 8 hours ride time round trip not including stops! It is a breathtaking route and very well worth it if you have never done it, but a long day in the saddle if you choose to make the run.


Canmore to Jasper- http://binged.it/yXEdZh

Rally Dinner - Our Rally Dinner and Charity Fundraiser will be held at the Iron Goat Pub and Grill in Canmore. They will have a section set aside for our group. We will be ordering seperately off of the menu to allow everyone a better choice of options. You can check them out at this link... Iron Goat.

This years charity will be the Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue of Canmore. We will be selling raffle tickets for some great vendor donated prizes and ALL of the proceeds will be donated to the Animal Rescue on behalf of the VBA.



Thursday July19th- This ride will be a long loop out through prairie country down to Longview, AB, where we will do lunch before heading back toward Canmore through the Rockies via the Kananaskis Trail. Riding the mountains in the afternoon will allow for warmer temps than we might find in the morning hours. Approximate ride time is just over 4 hours not including stops.


Group Ride Route- http://binged.it/yPVTTq