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Cypress Hills Dark Sky Getaway

Cypress Hills · Dark Sky Preserve

Highlights

  • Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park's lodgepole pine forest, unusual scenery for the prairies
  • Dark Sky Preserve stargazing on clear nights (weather dependent)
  • Elkwater Lake and the park's hiking trails
  • A long-drive route best paired with an overnight

Itinerary

Day 1

Calgary Airport (YYC) → Cypress Hills

Drive southeast via Medicine Hat, arriving at Elkwater in the afternoon with an evening stargazing session, clear skies permitting.

Breakfast on your own
Day 2

Park trails → return

Morning on the park's hiking trails around Elkwater Lake, then the drive back to Calgary Airport (YYC).

Breakfast included

Route & Distances

  1. Calgary Airport (YYC)Medicine Hat≈ 305 km
  2. Medicine HatCypress Hills (Elkwater)≈ 55 km
  3. Cypress Hills (Elkwater)Calgary Airport (YYC)≈ 360 km

Distances are approximate driving distances, for reference only — actual route and mileage on the day may vary.

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Regular departures run Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Booking is by request, not instant confirmation — contact us to confirm the exact date and seat availability.

What's Included

Includes

  • Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver-guide (Vietnamese on request, subject to availability)
  • Hotel accommodation for 1 night (based on double occupancy)
  • Breakfast on the morning after the first

Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner
  • Park day-use fee
  • Gratuities for your guide

Own Expenses

Optional activities you can add on-site — not included in the tour price.

  • Cypress Hills park day-use fee≈ $10 CAD / vehicle

Cancellation Policy

CancelledRefund
21+ days before departureFull refund
7–20 days before departure50% refund
Less than 7 days before departureNo refund

Good to Know

  • Valid government-issued photo ID is required for every traveler on all departures.
  • Pickup and drop-off times are approximate and may shift by 15–30 minutes depending on traffic and road conditions.
  • Itinerary order and stops may change due to weather, road closures, or park conditions — safety comes first.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; stops involve short, easy walks rather than technical hiking.
  • Let us know about mobility needs, dietary restrictions, or large group sizes at the time of booking so we can plan accordingly.
  • Multi-day tours are priced based on double-occupancy hotel rooms; single-traveler and triple-occupancy rates are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is stargazing guaranteed?

No — it depends entirely on clear skies on the night. We'll still enjoy the park's trails and scenery either way.

How long is the drive?

Roughly 4 hours each way from Calgary Airport, which is why the route includes an overnight.

What's the best season to visit?

Summer for hiking and mild stargazing weather; late summer and fall tend to have the clearest, driest night skies.

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From $380 CADper person, CAD
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