Technical Tours
GeoCalgary 2022 is pleased to offer the following technical tours in addition to the official conference program:
GeoCalgary 2022 reserves the right to cancel the tour should the minimum number of registrants not be reached. In the event of a cancellation, registrants will be notified by email and offered a full refund.
Technical tour fees are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to GST tax of 5%.
Tour No 1:
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm*
Duration: 10 hours
Cost: Full/Student $150 (Early Bird Registration) / $175 (Late Registration)
Led by: Dale Leckie, Ph.D., P. Geol.
Supported by: Rocky Cho
A visit to Calgary is not complete without a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Alberta! This tour includes a visit to the Town of Canmore to view the flood mitigation measures implemented after the 2013 floods. The tour then continues west to terminate at Moraine Lake, a glacially fed lake located in the heart of Banff National Park. Other highlights include Bow Falls in Banff townsite, Mount Norquay lookout, and majestic Lake Louise. Along the way you will also see spectacular views of the rugged Rocky Mountains, Alpine glaciation, and wildlife control measures implemented along the highway.
The tour will depart from Hyatt Regency at 8 AM sharp and we will aim to be back at the hotel by 6 to 7 PM, depending on the traffic. Bagged lunch will be provided. The tour will proceed rain or shine so dress for the weather and sturdy hiking shoes are strongly recommended. A detailed itinerary will be provided closer to the tour date and may change depending on site accessibility and weather conditions.
*Return time may vary depending on weather and road conditions.
Tour No 2:
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm*
Duration: 10 hours
Cost: Full/Student $150 (Early Bird Registration) / $175 (Late Registration)
Led by: Dale Leckie, Ph.D., P. Geol.
Supported by: Rocky Cho
A visit to Calgary is not complete without a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Alberta! This tour includes a visit to the Town of Canmore to view the flood mitigation measures implemented after the 2013 floods. The tour then continues west to terminate at Moraine Lake, a glacially fed lake located in the heart of Banff National Park. Other highlights include Bow Falls in Banff townsite, Mount Norquay lookout, and majestic Lake Louise. Along the way you will also see spectacular views of the rugged Rocky Mountains, Alpine glaciation, and wildlife control measures implemented along the highway.
The tour will depart from Hyatt Regency at 8 AM sharp and we will aim to be back at the hotel by 6 to 7 PM, depending on the traffic. Bagged lunch will be provided. The tour will proceed rain or shine so dress for the weather and sturdy hiking shoes are strongly recommended. A detailed itinerary will be provided closer to the tour date and may change depending on site accessibility and weather conditions.
*Return time may vary depending on weather and road conditions.
Tour No 3:
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm*
Duration: 10 hours
Cost: Full/Student $150 (Early Bird Registration) / $175 (Late Registration)
Led by: Dale Leckie, Ph.D., P. Geol.
Supported by: Rocky Cho
A visit to Calgary is not complete without a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Alberta! This tour includes a visit to the Town of Canmore to view the flood mitigation measures implemented after the 2013 floods. The tour then continues west to terminate at Moraine Lake, a glacially fed lake located in the heart of Banff National Park. Other highlights include Bow Falls in Banff townsite, Mount Norquay lookout, and majestic Lake Louise. Along the way you will also see spectacular views of the rugged Rocky Mountains, Alpine glaciation, and wildlife control measures implemented along the highway.
The tour will depart from Hyatt Regency at 8 AM sharp and we will aim to be back at the hotel by 6 to 7 PM, depending on the traffic. Bagged lunch will be provided. The tour will proceed rain or shine so dress for the weather and sturdy hiking shoes are strongly recommended. A detailed itinerary will be provided closer to the tour date and may change depending on site accessibility and weather conditions.
*Return time may vary depending on weather and road conditions.