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Canada’s fascinating frontier history covers the nefarious activities of bandits and outlaws. At the Fort Macleod Museum and Interpretative Center in Southern Alberta, you’ll learn about the protection and law enforcement activities of the famous Royal Mounted Police—Mounties—as they carved out order in the wild days of the 1800s. The family-friendly museum also includes fur trader and First Nations history.

Step back in time and delve into Canada’s colorful past with this Heritage Park general admission ticket. With your ticket in hand, head inside the family-friendly park and begin exploring at your leisure. In the summer months, you can learn all about life as a 19th-century fur-trader or railway worker, and visit old-fashioned blacksmith’s shops and lumber yards. Admire antique automobiles at the Gasoline Alley Museum, where vintage 1908 REO Autobuggies and 1912 Buicks take pride of place. Stroll through Heritage Town Square and perhaps chat to the locals in their traditional clothing.

The stunning phenomenon of the Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles make for photographs to treasure. This excursion takes you from your Banff accommodations to several stunning Rocky Mountain landscapes including Abraham Lake to capture the bubbles trapped under the ice. Your professional photographer guide will give you personalized attention to help you capture the best photos possible.