Canadian Orchid Congress Day Trip

Join us for a most relaxing day visiting the wonderful Canadian Rocky Mountains.

The Three Sisters – Canadian Rockies

We will be visiting Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park where you inhabit the same territory as grizzly and black bears, wolves, elk, deer, moose and mountain goats. The Rocky Mountains create a magnificent backdrop when visiting.

We will leave Calgary by coach at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 2005.

Arriving at Johnson’s Canyon, it will be a short walk to the lower falls (weather permitting), or if you prefer stay at the gift and coffee shop. There will be many opportunities for photo taking.

Next we travel to Lake Louise for lunch at the Poppy Room, with a wonderful view of the glacier. After lunch there will be time for photo taking.

Leaving Lake Louise we will travel back to Banff, for a tour of the Banff Springs Hotel.

See where Marilyn Monroe slept while filming The River of No Return. Visit the ninth floor, Sam the courteous bellman’s favorite floor. Try to engage Sam in conversation – he very quickly departs, almost into thin air. Sam passed away many years ago. Browse and shop on Banff Avenue with many unique stores, time permitting.

Nestled in the heart of the awe inspiring Canadian Rockies, the Banff Springs Hotel is world famous for its regal ambiance and sumptuous accommodations. This incredible 100-year old castle is also an historic landmark. Built in 1886 by William Cornelius Van Horne, the Banff Springs Hotel opened in 1888, and has been a favorite haunt of the rich and famous ever since.

With such a rich and colorful history, it is not surprising to hear tales of guests and loyal employees who have lingered on, even beyond their departure from life.

One very sad and tragic tale involves a young bride and her elegant wedding party in the hotel’s grand ballroom. It seems that on the day of the young woman’s wedding, she was descending the ornate marble staircase in her beautiful flowing white wedding gown. And, as the story goes, an unexpected breeze (presumably from an open door or window) twisted the gown’s flowing train into her path, causing her to stumble. Attempts by the groom to catch hold of his young wife were in vain, and she fell to her death on the polished marble tiles below. To this day, there are recurring reports of a fleeting vision of a beautiful girl in a long flowing white dress dancing in the ballroom or descending the staircase. At other times, people have commented on brief but chilling breezes brushing past them on the grand staircase.

Full day excursion including:

· Park entrance fees

· Lunch at the Poppy Room in Lake Louise

· Tour of the Banff Springs Hotel.

$75 per person for COC Registrants

Subject to a minimum number of registrants.

For further information contact coc2005@shaw.ca

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