We are planning a trip this summer to the Canadian Rockies, especially Banff and Jasper NPs. We will be traveling in a 27 foot Class C. I am requesting info. on the following:Are there any obstructions along the way to pick up family members arriving at Calgary Airport? By obstructions I mean low overpasses that might take off the roof of the RV.While most of time we expect to be in the NPs, we would like to see the cities as well. Expect to be in Calgary pre-stampede in mid-June. What are the must-sees and any recommended camp grounds? Likewise, expect to visit Edmonton after leaving Jasper. Must-sees and camp ground recommendations for the Capital City?Thanks for the help.Bob

Hi,There is oversize parking at the Calgary airport. If you use that there are no obstructions.I would not care to recommend any of the campgrounds in Calgary--but there are lots of good ones to the west of Calgary that are provincial parks. There is a nice one at Cochran AB.There is, purportedly, a wonderful zoo in Calgary. I have never been to it.

I will NEVER stay at The Embers campground in west Edmonton ever again. Hate rudeness and they are definitely rude there. JMHO

Hi Bob, there are no low overhangs at the Calgary airport . They are building a new terminal, so there could be a few delays driving through. It's not a super busy airport. You will not have a problem. As for Calgary , Heritage Park is interesting. The zoo is good , but was substantially damaged after last June's big flood. The main draw is the Rockies.

Drumheller Dinosaur museum is very interesting. It's about 2 hours drive east of Calgary, in the Alberta Badlands. Interesting scenery too, and good RV campsites. I've also camped at the Bow Valley Provincial Park , and Tunnel Mountain in Banff. Both are government run and busy. So book early if you can . Mount Kidd RV park is popular, but again you must book early . The Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper is a beautiful drive an a must visit. Lots of wildlife and amazing scenery. There's lots of campsites, but again very busy . Most of the Provincial and National Parks campsites do have sites that are on a first-come , first-served basis, but you need to arrive early. June is a good time to visit. Not as busy as July and August. Bring a few warm clothes . The mountains can get chilly at night. I have seen snow in Calgary in June too !

The zoo in Calgary is definitely a place to visit. They had the coolest hippo exhibit I had ever seen. Last spring's floods were so bad that they were concerned that the animals might have to be housed elsewhere, but I haven't heard anything about spring flooding so far this year.Another yes goes to the Dinosaur Museum. The Hoodoos nearby are interesting photo subjects.

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Murphsmom
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
The zoo in Calgary is definitely a place to visit. They had the coolest hippo exhibit I had ever seen. Last spring's floods were so bad that they were concerned that the animals might have to be housed elsewhere, but I haven't heard anything about spring flooding so far this year.

Another yes goes to the Dinosaur Museum. The Hoodoos nearby are interesting photo subjects.
Mr_Biggles
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
Drumheller Dinosaur museum is very interesting. It's about 2 hours drive east of Calgary, in the Alberta Badlands. Interesting scenery too, and good RV campsites. I've also camped at the Bow Valley Provincial Park , and Tunnel Mountain in Banff. Both are government run and busy. So book early if you can . Mount Kidd RV park is popular, but again you must book early . The Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper is a beautiful drive an a must visit. Lots of wildlife and amazing scenery. There's lots of campsites, but again very busy . Most of the Provincial and National Parks campsites do have sites that are on a first-come , first-served basis, but you need to arrive early. June is a good time to visit. Not as busy as July and August. Bring a few warm clothes . The mountains can get chilly at night. I have seen snow in Calgary in June too !
Mr_Biggles
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
Hi Bob, there are no low overhangs at the Calgary airport . They are building a new terminal, so there could be a few delays driving through. It's not a super busy airport. You will not have a problem. As for Calgary , Heritage Park is interesting. The zoo is good , but was substantially damaged after last June's big flood. The main draw is the Rockies.
Turbo_Diesel_Du
Explorer
Apr 12, 2014
I will NEVER stay at The Embers campground in west Edmonton ever again. Hate rudeness and they are definitely rude there. JMHO
pianotuna
Nomad III
Apr 12, 2014
Hi,

There is oversize parking at the Calgary airport. If you use that there are no obstructions.

I would not care to recommend any of the campgrounds in Calgary--but there are lots of good ones to the west of Calgary that are provincial parks. There is a nice one at Cochran AB.

There is, purportedly, a wonderful zoo in Calgary. I have never been to it.

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