Eager to meet our northern neighbors – and leave sweltering temperatures behind – a group of 32 travelers with Farm Collector Tours arrived in Calgary on July 19, 2023. For the next eight days, the group took in varied Alberta sites, capping off the tour with a day at the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede near Winnipeg before heading home.
From the first night – dining in a revolving restaurant atop a downtown Calgary tower – to the final day, when we dropped in on a renowned tractor show and rodeo, members of the Farm Collector group enjoyed the warm hospitality of our Canadian friends. Tour highlights included:
July 19: Calgary, Alberta
Calgary was the starting point, and members of the group flew and drove in from various points in the U.S. and Canada. That evening, our welcome dinner was held at the Calgary Tower, a 623-foot tower in the heart of the city. Travelers enjoyed a display showcasing similar towers all over the
