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Rocky Mountain Range

Iconic views of the distant snow-capped peaks of Kananaskis and Banff to the west during the initial climb.

Calgary Skyline

Excellent vantage point of the downtown core, the Calgary Tower, and the Bow Building if departing south.

Lake Newell

A massive, deep blue artificial reservoir that serves as a vital irrigation hub in the dry prairie region.

South Saskatchewan Valley

Deeply eroded river banks and distinct coulees providing a dramatic landscape change as you descend into Medicine Hat.

Northeast Calgary

Industrial landscapes and the sprawling residential grid of the city's northern sector during climb.

Agricultural Grid

A vast patchwork of wheat and canola fields extending to the horizon with rhythmic geometric precision.

Bow River Loop

Elegant curves of the Bow River as it navigates the transition from urban outskirts to open plains.

Coulee Landscapes

The beginning of the rugged badlands terrain and eroded valleys near the Red Deer River junction.