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NFRNOSS · 02-17-2016, 01:25 AM

The 7th Annual Alberta Camaro Cruise (Father's Day Cruise) will be held on June 18, 2016!

What is it?
This is a cruise through Alberta, starting from both Calgary and Edmonton, driving to Red Deer, on to Rocky Mountain House, and then on to Banff to spend the night. There will be a few stops along the way for pictures and lunch!

Facebook Event
The Western Canada Camaro Club has additional information about this event in our Facebook group!
Please find the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/west...adacamaroclub/

Additionally, there is a Facebook event created for this cruise!
Please find that event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/446912545509770/

Edmonton and area Camaros will be meeting at Save On Foods near 34th Avenue and Calgary Trail between 7:30AM and 8:00AM, leaving Edmonton at 8:15AM.

Save On Foods
3361 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton
https://goo.gl/maps/ZpCBtkpwamQ2

Calgary and area Camaros will be meeting at the Shell & Tim Hortons east of CrossIron Mills mall between 7:30AM and 8:00AM, leaving Calgary at 8:15AM.

Shell & Tim Hortons
Corner of Crossiron Blvd and Bass Pro Way
https://goo.gl/maps/M6dqPSUCeQn

All Camaros will be meeting in Red Deer at the Costco/Staples parking lot between 9:30AM and 10:30AM. We will be leaving Red Deer at 10:30AM and driving to Rocky Mountain House, which is about an hour away.

Staples, Red Deer
100, 150 Leva Ave, Red Deer County
https://goo.gl/maps/pq3TXmkwKFB2

Rocky Mountain House stop and lunch
The Chevrolet dealership in Rocky Mountain House, Edwards Garage, www.edwardsgarage.com, will once again be hosting a lunch for our group! Just like last year, the dealership has elected to work with the local Boys and Girls club to cook! Lunch will cost you a (minimum) $5 donation per person to the Rocky Mountain House Boys and Girls club. A great cause and worthy of our support based on all that Edwards Garage has done for us over the past few years!

Edwards Garage Ltd
4403 42 ave, Rocky Mountain House
https://goo.gl/maps/7xApVVRTuZM2

Trip to Banff
Rocky Mountain House to Saskatchewan Crossing is about 190km, with three stops along the way:

Abraham Lake for photos
The Park gates
Saskatchewan River Crossing

Each stop will be approx. 20 - 30 minutes, this will keep us all together. For those heading north from Saskatchewan River Crossing, Jasper is about 155km, with some great stops like the Columbia Ice Fields along the way. For the majority of us that are heading south, Banff is about 135km.

Banff Hotel:
We have made arrangements for a group discount at the Douglas Fir Resort and Chalet for this event. HOWEVER, there are no blocked off rooms! It is first come first served! If you want a room, please book now!!

To book a hotel room, please phone:
1-800-661-9267
Use reference #ABCC14 to get the preferred rates.

The following prices are for June 18th, 2016:

$170.00 Studio Room (up to 4 people)
$191.00 One Bedroom Condo (up to 4 people)
$219.00 Loft (up to 6 people)
$247.00 One Bedroom Loft (up to 6 people)

Children 16 years and under stay free when sharing with an adult. Above rates are a per night rate and based on 2 adults in a room. Extra adults are $20 per person per night. Rates do not include applicable taxes. In addition to the discounted rooms above, you may also be interested in their Two and Three Bedroom A Frame Chalets! Their cancellation policy is 48 hours – any cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will be charged a fee of 1 night room and tax.

Douglas Fir Resort & Chalet
525 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff, Alberta
www.douglasfir.com
https://goo.gl/maps/ZFdNtNtE5Fo

For those headed to Jasper:
We do not have a designated hotel. Last year we used the Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites, and have also used the Marmot Lodge in previous years.

Banff Dinner and drinks afterward!
Dinner will be at the Rose and Crown in downtown Banff.

We can order A La Cart, off their standard menu. The chef doesn't see our group size being an issue for them at all, and they are flexible on the numbers. They have a games room with pool tables, buck hunter, foose ball and tables and booths that will accommodate us and we will have our own servers. This will allow us to mix and mingle or sit and relax after driving.
They also have a roof top patio which is hopefully open in June!

They request an 18% gratuity on our bills but we can pay individually.

The hotel offers free transit passes for those that don't want to walk to the restaurant, or drive and try and find parking. Group bus trip!

Rose and Crown
202 Banff Ave
Banff, Alberta
http://www.roseandcrown.ca
https://goo.gl/maps/hBtgB2RHzZG2

Breakfast - Sunday, June 19, 2016 - Father's Day
With everyone leaving on Sunday at different times, as well as the marathon happening on Sunday with potential parking/traffic issues, we have opted to let people organize their own breakfast!

Some suggestions we have are:

Banff Caribou Keg
Breakfast 6:30am - 11am
521 Banff Avenue
Banff, Alberta
https://goo.gl/maps/xKzakeyzspF2
Parking may be an issue
Traffic may be an issue

Calgary Denny's
117 Bowridge Dr NW, Calgary
https://goo.gl/maps/jYYgR2641Lw
Approximately 1 hour from Douglas Fir
Quick access to Stoney Trail (ring road) to get to #2

Humpty's
Highway #2, Crossfield, Alberta
(approximately 1.5 hours from Douglas Fir)
https://goo.gl/maps/VN2HYTLa5aF2

Approximate Itinerary:

Calgary/Edmonton
Arrive: 7:30-8:00 Depart: 8:15

Red Deer
A: 9:30 D: 10:30

Edwards Garage
A: 11:30 D: 1:30

Abraham Lake
A: 2:45 D: 3:15

Park Gates
A: 3:45 D: 4:15

Sask River Crossing
A: 4:30 D: 5:00

Banff: Douglas Fir Hotel
Arrive: 6:40

Dinner: Rose and Crown
Arrive: between 7 and 7:30

TIPS

Please book your rooms early to avoid sell outs;
Fuel-up in Rocky Mountain House or Red Deer;
Park Pass or have $20.00 cash ready for the park gates.
$5 per person for lunch in Rocky Mountain House
Take 2nd exit (Tunnel Mountain) into Banff due to marathon and road closures

Please note:
The Banff Marathon is also on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 19, 2016. For those looking to visit downtown Banff on Sunday, please be aware of some road closures and other activities going on throughout the day. Visit http://banffmarathon.com/ for more information.

NFRNOSS · 02-17-2016, 01:26 AM

Here is the list of attendees I know about! If you don't see your name on the list, please let me know to add you, and to which group!

I will need your destination, and how many people in your party will be attending lunch in Rocky Mountain House, and Dinner in Banff!

Code:

Calgary and area:
Name                         Destination     Lunch          Dinner
NFRNOSS                      Hotel           3              3
wbdinger                     Hotel           2              2
FitterMike                   Hotel           2              2
15crtvert                    Hotel           4              0
74lt-to-16ss                 Banff           1              1
Jimmy Z                      Rocky           2              0
Outlaw77                     Hotel           2              2
Dblock5                      Sask River      2              0
Kmaro11                      Sask River      2              0

Edmonton and area:
Name                         Destination     Lunch          Dinner
Larry_551                    Hotel           2              2
KGL35                        Hotel           ???            ???
BLT4SPD2011                  Red Deer        0              0
Camaroclan                   Hotel           2              2
Fiery re-Creation            Hotel           2              2
meSSohappy                   Hotel           2              2
Lotsafn                      Rocky           2              2
Vic1979,2013                 Rocky           2              0
DJ ATOMIX                    Banff           2              2
bumblebee rules              Banff           2              2

Red Deer and area:
Name                         Destination     Lunch          Dinner
Silver Ice Man               Sask River      2              0
RedRock2SSRS                 Sask River      2              0
redbaron                     Abraham Lake    2              0
mjrracing97                  Hotel           2              2

Other:
Name                         Destination     Lunch          Dinner

DJ ATOMIX · 02-17-2016, 08:48 AM

Been checking back every so often to see when this would come to fruition. I'm happy too see it is! We'll be coming for sure again this year, just have to book that day off work again.

See everyone in June!

Silver Ice Man · 02-17-2016, 12:40 PM

I was starting to get nervous as there has been no talk of this cruise yet.
Glad to see it is still going to happen.
I will do my best to be there but work will dictate that.
I will confirm as it gets closer......
Thanx for keeping this great cruise alive.

NFRNOSS · 02-17-2016, 01:42 PM

Thanks guys! This will be another fun cruise!

Details are still being ironed out, so keep checking back for updates!

NFRNOSS · 02-20-2016, 01:07 AM

Please note: The Banff Marathon is also on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 19, 2016. For those looking to visit downtown Banff on Sunday, please be aware of some road closures and other activities going on throughout the day. Visit http://banffmarathon.com/ for more information.
(added to first post)

wbdinger · 02-20-2016, 07:23 AM

We should be there this time, if all goes well.

FitterMike · 02-20-2016, 08:15 AM

I guess I should book my hotel already.

Larry_551 · 02-21-2016, 03:53 PM

Have been watching/waiting for this post for some time. Had so much fun last year,no way I was going to miss this year.

Hotel booked in Hinton. Had a hard time finding one in Jasper. Will be two people looking for some good miles.

Larry_551 · 02-21-2016, 05:27 PM

Add me to the Edmonton and area group.

NFRNOSS · 02-21-2016, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry_551

Add me to the Edmonton and area group.

Done! Just to confirm, the main group is going to Banff this year, but you are heading to Jasper after Saskatchewan River Crossing?

NFRNOSS · 02-22-2016, 12:10 AM

**Update**
Edmonton Camaros meeting spot has been changed:

Edmonton Camaros will be meeting at Save On Foods near 34th Avenue and Calgary Trail at 8:00AM, leaving Edmonton 8:30AM.

Save On Foods
3361 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton
https://goo.gl/maps/ZpCBtkpwamQ2

(updated first post)

KGL35 · 02-22-2016, 01:01 PM

Show me booked Trevor, Thanks

Larry_551 · 02-22-2016, 01:42 PM

It would appear that I need to pay more attention to what I read. Hinton cancelled, room booked in Banff. Will be joining main group for the trip.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

Larry

02-17-2016, 01:25 AM	#1
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	7th Annual Alberta Camaro Cruise (Father's Day Cruise) - June 18, 2016 The 7th Annual Alberta Camaro Cruise (Father's Day Cruise) will be held on June 18, 2016! What is it? This is a cruise through Alberta, starting from both Calgary and Edmonton, driving to Red Deer, on to Rocky Mountain House, and then on to Banff to spend the night. There will be a few stops along the way for pictures and lunch! Facebook Event The Western Canada Camaro Club has additional information about this event in our Facebook group! Please find the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/west...adacamaroclub/ Additionally, there is a Facebook event created for this cruise! Please find that event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/446912545509770/ Edmonton and area Camaros will be meeting at Save On Foods near 34th Avenue and Calgary Trail between 7:30AM and 8:00AM, leaving Edmonton at 8:15AM. Save On Foods 3361 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton https://goo.gl/maps/ZpCBtkpwamQ2 Calgary and area Camaros will be meeting at the Shell & Tim Hortons east of CrossIron Mills mall between 7:30AM and 8:00AM, leaving Calgary at 8:15AM. Shell & Tim Hortons Corner of Crossiron Blvd and Bass Pro Way https://goo.gl/maps/M6dqPSUCeQn All Camaros will be meeting in Red Deer at the Costco/Staples parking lot between 9:30AM and 10:30AM. We will be leaving Red Deer at 10:30AM and driving to Rocky Mountain House, which is about an hour away. Staples, Red Deer 100, 150 Leva Ave, Red Deer County https://goo.gl/maps/pq3TXmkwKFB2 Rocky Mountain House stop and lunch The Chevrolet dealership in Rocky Mountain House, Edwards Garage, www.edwardsgarage.com, will once again be hosting a lunch for our group! Just like last year, the dealership has elected to work with the local Boys and Girls club to cook! Lunch will cost you a (minimum) $5 donation per person to the Rocky Mountain House Boys and Girls club. A great cause and worthy of our support based on all that Edwards Garage has done for us over the past few years! Edwards Garage Ltd 4403 42 ave, Rocky Mountain House https://goo.gl/maps/7xApVVRTuZM2 Trip to Banff Rocky Mountain House to Saskatchewan Crossing is about 190km, with three stops along the way: Abraham Lake for photos The Park gates Saskatchewan River Crossing Each stop will be approx. 20 - 30 minutes, this will keep us all together. For those heading north from Saskatchewan River Crossing, Jasper is about 155km, with some great stops like the Columbia Ice Fields along the way. For the majority of us that are heading south, Banff is about 135km. Banff Hotel: We have made arrangements for a group discount at the Douglas Fir Resort and Chalet for this event. HOWEVER, there are no blocked off rooms! It is first come first served! If you want a room, please book now!! To book a hotel room, please phone: 1-800-661-9267 Use reference #ABCC14 to get the preferred rates. The following prices are for June 18th, 2016: $170.00 Studio Room (up to 4 people) $191.00 One Bedroom Condo (up to 4 people) $219.00 Loft (up to 6 people) $247.00 One Bedroom Loft (up to 6 people) Children 16 years and under stay free when sharing with an adult. Above rates are a per night rate and based on 2 adults in a room. Extra adults are $20 per person per night. Rates do not include applicable taxes. In addition to the discounted rooms above, you may also be interested in their Two and Three Bedroom A Frame Chalets! Their cancellation policy is 48 hours – any cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival will be charged a fee of 1 night room and tax. Douglas Fir Resort & Chalet 525 Tunnel Mountain Rd, Banff, Alberta www.douglasfir.com https://goo.gl/maps/ZFdNtNtE5Fo For those headed to Jasper: We do not have a designated hotel. Last year we used the Best Western Jasper Inn & Suites, and have also used the Marmot Lodge in previous years. Banff Dinner and drinks afterward! Dinner will be at the Rose and Crown in downtown Banff. We can order A La Cart, off their standard menu. The chef doesn't see our group size being an issue for them at all, and they are flexible on the numbers. They have a games room with pool tables, buck hunter, foose ball and tables and booths that will accommodate us and we will have our own servers. This will allow us to mix and mingle or sit and relax after driving. They also have a roof top patio which is hopefully open in June! They request an 18% gratuity on our bills but we can pay individually. The hotel offers free transit passes for those that don't want to walk to the restaurant, or drive and try and find parking. Group bus trip! Rose and Crown 202 Banff Ave Banff, Alberta http://www.roseandcrown.ca https://goo.gl/maps/hBtgB2RHzZG2 Breakfast - Sunday, June 19, 2016 - Father's Day With everyone leaving on Sunday at different times, as well as the marathon happening on Sunday with potential parking/traffic issues, we have opted to let people organize their own breakfast! Some suggestions we have are: Banff Caribou Keg Breakfast 6:30am - 11am 521 Banff Avenue Banff, Alberta https://goo.gl/maps/xKzakeyzspF2 Parking may be an issue Traffic may be an issue Calgary Denny's 117 Bowridge Dr NW, Calgary https://goo.gl/maps/jYYgR2641Lw Approximately 1 hour from Douglas Fir Quick access to Stoney Trail (ring road) to get to #2 Humpty's Highway #2, Crossfield, Alberta (approximately 1.5 hours from Douglas Fir) https://goo.gl/maps/VN2HYTLa5aF2 Approximate Itinerary: Calgary/Edmonton Arrive: 7:30-8:00 Depart: 8:15 Red Deer A: 9:30 D: 10:30 Edwards Garage A: 11:30 D: 1:30 Abraham Lake A: 2:45 D: 3:15 Park Gates A: 3:45 D: 4:15 Sask River Crossing A: 4:30 D: 5:00 Banff: Douglas Fir Hotel Arrive: 6:40 Dinner: Rose and Crown Arrive: between 7 and 7:30 TIPS Please book your rooms early to avoid sell outs; Fuel-up in Rocky Mountain House or Red Deer; Park Pass or have $20.00 cash ready for the park gates. $5 per person for lunch in Rocky Mountain House Take 2nd exit (Tunnel Mountain) into Banff due to marathon and road closures Please note: The Banff Marathon is also on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 19, 2016. For those looking to visit downtown Banff on Sunday, please be aware of some road closures and other activities going on throughout the day. Visit http://banffmarathon.com/ for more information. Last edited by NFRNOSS; 06-02-2016 at 04:23 PM.

02-17-2016, 08:48 AM	#3
DJ ATOMIX << CRAZY BEE >> Drives: 400HP 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,156	Been checking back every so often to see when this would come to fruition. I'm happy too see it is! We'll be coming for sure again this year, just have to book that day off work again. See everyone in June! __________________ CRAZY BEE - IOM 2LT/RS (more) Cosmetic Mods - 24 \| Performance Mods - 14 ROTO-FAB CAI - DT HEADERS - CUSTOM 3-INCH PIPE EXHAUST - RES DEL - R-CATS DEL - MAGNAFLOW RES X-PIPE - 91 OCTANE TUNE - FULL ADM KIT - PORTED IM - PORTED TB - PORTED CH - BLACK 3/8 ISOLATOR - TRIFECTA TUNED

02-17-2016, 12:40 PM	#4
Silver Ice Man Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Spring limited edition Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Drayton Valley, Ab Posts: 492	I was starting to get nervous as there has been no talk of this cruise yet. Glad to see it is still going to happen. I will do my best to be there but work will dictate that. I will confirm as it gets closer...... Thanx for keeping this great cruise alive. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Spring Limited Edition... Ask yourself.....when you turn on your car..... Does it return the favor..... MODS: CIA cold air intake, Oil catch can, Dynatech LT Headers, Dynatech Power cats, Dynatech Cat back exhaust, Janetty racing tune, Vitesse throttle controller, Headlight and marker tint, more to follow....

02-17-2016, 01:42 PM	#5
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	Thanks guys! This will be another fun cruise! Details are still being ironed out, so keep checking back for updates! __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

02-20-2016, 01:07 AM	#6
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	Please note: The Banff Marathon is also on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 19, 2016. For those looking to visit downtown Banff on Sunday, please be aware of some road closures and other activities going on throughout the day. Visit http://banffmarathon.com/ for more information. (added to first post) __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

02-20-2016, 07:23 AM	#7
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	We should be there this time, if all goes well. __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports. Last edited by wbdinger; 02-20-2016 at 07:03 PM.

02-20-2016, 08:15 AM	#8
FitterMike Drives: Camaro Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 385	I guess I should book my hotel already. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS Black Mods: Accuair with Airlift Struts, Pfadt Sway bars Avante Garde F241 20x10 Front 20x11 Rear Pioneer Stage 4 Sub x2, Pioneer Stage 4 3Way Components, Pioneer PRS 2 Channel ICE Amps x5 Magnuson TVS2300, Pfadt Tri-Y Headers, Roto-Fab Intake Follow me on Instagram @flawlessdetailsinc Tuned and Built by Davenport Motorsports.

02-21-2016, 03:53 PM	#9
Larry_551 Larry_551 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cold Lake, AB Canada Posts: 52	I'm in Have been watching/waiting for this post for some time. Had so much fun last year,no way I was going to miss this year. Hotel booked in Hinton. Had a hard time finding one in Jasper. Will be two people looking for some good miles. __________________ K&N intake. Moroso air/oil separator. McLeod RST twin disc clutch. Monster slave cylinder & bearing support. Stainless Works LT headers and high flow cats. Solo Mach XC cat back. Tune by DynoSteve.

02-21-2016, 05:27 PM	#10
Larry_551 Larry_551 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cold Lake, AB Canada Posts: 52	Add me to the Edmonton and area group. __________________ K&N intake. Moroso air/oil separator. McLeod RST twin disc clutch. Monster slave cylinder & bearing support. Stainless Works LT headers and high flow cats. Solo Mach XC cat back. Tune by DynoSteve.

02-22-2016, 12:10 AM	#12
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	Update Edmonton Camaros meeting spot has been changed: Edmonton Camaros will be meeting at Save On Foods near 34th Avenue and Calgary Trail at 8:00AM, leaving Edmonton 8:30AM. Save On Foods 3361 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton https://goo.gl/maps/ZpCBtkpwamQ2 (updated first post) __________________ Twitter: @trevor_yyc \| Instagram: @trevor_yyc

02-22-2016, 01:01 PM	#13
KGL35 Drives: 2011 RS/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Posts: 108	Show me booked Trevor, Thanks

02-22-2016, 01:42 PM	#14
Larry_551 Larry_551 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cold Lake, AB Canada Posts: 52	It would appear that I need to pay more attention to what I read. Hinton cancelled, room booked in Banff. Will be joining main group for the trip. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. Larry __________________ K&N intake. Moroso air/oil separator. McLeod RST twin disc clutch. Monster slave cylinder & bearing support. Stainless Works LT headers and high flow cats. Solo Mach XC cat back. Tune by DynoSteve.