Cowboy Trail Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Discount Tickets

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Cowboy Trail Smartphone Audio Driving Tour photo
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Get your discount tickets for the Cowboy Trail Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour, save up to 9% !

Overview

Travel Alberta’s Cowboy Trail from the Calgary area to Lundbreck Falls through ranchland, foothill towns and mountain views. Allow 3–4 hours for roughly 200–230 km of driving, plus time for optional detours. This self-guided smartphone tour has 28 mapped itinerary entries and 30+ GPS-triggered Tripvia stories, including the Okotoks Erratic, Diamond Valley, Bar U Ranch, Chain Lakes and the Livingstone Range. Start at either end and drive in your own vehicle at your own pace. Download the tour before departure for offline audio and a live GPS route map; pause whenever you like. There is no in-person guide. Optional historic-site tours, attraction admission and interior access are separate and may be seasonal.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Start at Lundbreck Falls and follow the Cowboy Trail north toward the Calgary area. This is self-guided, with no in-person meeting.

End Point

End point

Finish on Highway 2A near De Winton, south of Calgary, when driving the Cowboy Trail north from Lundbreck Falls.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Cowboy Trail
Follow Alberta’s Cowboy Trail through ranchland and foothill scenery toward Lundbreck Falls.
2. Okotoks
Pass through Okotoks, a foothill town with riverside paths and a lively arts scene.
3. Macleod Trail
Hear about Macleod Trail, a historic travel route connecting Calgary with southern Alberta.
4. Okotoks Erratic - The Big Rock
See the enormous Okotoks Erratic, carried here by ice and woven into local legend.
5. Diamond Valley
Explore Diamond Valley, where the former towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley now share one foothill community.
6. Black Diamond Hotel
Pass the historic Black Diamond Hotel, a 1929 landmark that still anchors local life.
7. Turner Valley
Travel through Turner Valley, part of Diamond Valley and a landmark in Alberta’s early oil history.
8. Eau Claire Distillery
Spot Eau Claire Distillery in Turner Valley, where a separate visit may offer local spirits and food.
9. Turner Valley Gas Plant
View the historic Turner Valley Gas Plant from outside; seasonal guided tours and admission are separate.
10. Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park
Hear about Bluerock Wildland’s protected foothill forest and rugged scenery on an optional detour.
11. Little Chicago - Royalties Monument
See the Little Chicago Royalties Monument, a roadside reminder of the area’s oil-boom years.
12. Longview
Pass Longview, a ranching town known for wide foothill views and local beef jerky.
13. High River
Hear about High River’s heritage streets and river setting beyond the main route.
14. Mount Head
Watch for Mount Head on the horizon, a rugged peak named for an early explorer.
15. Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Discover Bar U Ranch’s cowboy heritage; optional site entry and seasonal access are separate.
16. Mount Burke
See Mount Burke’s distinctive summit in the foothills, once the site of a fire lookout.
17. Chain Lakes Provincial Park
Enjoy views near Chain Lakes Provincial Park and its reservoir; a park visit is optional.
18. Plateau Mountain
Spot flat-topped Plateau Mountain above the foothills and its windswept alpine terrain.
19. Mount Livingstone
Look toward Mount Livingstone, a striking summit above the ranchlands.
20. Mount Speke
See remote Mount Speke rising along the southern foothill skyline.
21. Livingstone Falls Recreation Area
Hear about Livingstone Falls, a waterfall reached by an optional detour from the driving route.
22. Bob Creek Wildland Provincial Park
Discover Bob Creek Wildland’s protected native grasslands and foothill habitat from the road.
23. Black Creek Heritage Rangeland
Pass near Black Creek Heritage Rangeland, where native prairie grasses and wildflowers survive.
24. Old Man River
Follow the Oldman River’s story through southern Alberta’s ranchlands and communities.
25. Livingstone Range
Take in the Livingstone Range where the prairie rises abruptly into mountains.
26. Centre Peak
See Centre Peak, a prominent summit at the heart of the Livingstone Range.
27. Crowsnest Pass
Hear about Crowsnest Pass and its mountain communities on a route-side story or optional detour.
28. Lundbreck Falls
Enjoy Lundbreck Falls’ twin cascades from the nearby viewing area if you choose to stop.

Inclusion

Flexible access to pause and resume at your own pace

One booking per vehicle

Self-guided GPS-triggered smartphone audio tour

Tour available anytime after download, with no fixed schedule

Live GPS route map and offline tour download

Exclusion

Smartphone or tablet (bring your own; headphones optional, audio plays from the device speaker)

Vehicle, fuel and transportation (drive your own vehicle)

Attraction admission and optional interior access; opening hours may vary

In-person guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Self-guided drive in your own vehicle, with mostly outdoor and pass-by stories. Optional walks and historic interiors have variable terrain and access; the full route is not practical by public transportation. The audio tour still works when nearby buildings are closed. Check road, weather and attraction conditions before travel; optional admission and parking are separate.

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