2025 CHES National Conference Companion Program
Available to those accompanying a registered CHES conference delegate, this program is a two-day adventure.
Sunday, September 14, 2025 – Discover the magic of Drumheller, a gem in the Canadian Badlands. A day of Dinosaurs and Hoodoos!
- Enjoy the scenery aboard your coach shuttling from the Marriott Downtown Calgary. Departure time 7:30 a.m.
- First photo stop Horseshoe Canyon
- Visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, where you’ll have approximately 1.5 hours to explore one of the world’s most renowned collections of dinosaur fossils and interactive exhibits
- Lunch at the Last Chance Saloon in Wayne, AB included
- Quick stop (if time permits) at Willow Creek Hoodoos
- Return by 4:30 p.m., in time to participate in the Opening Reception at Studio Bell-National Music Centre in downtown Calgary at 6 p.m.
Monday, September 15, 2025 – Choose your own adventure in Banff
- Continental Breakfast served at the BMO Centre-Stampede Park from 7:00-8:30 a.m.
- Join us for our Keynote and Opening Plenary at the BMO Centre-Stampede Park
- After the presentations, hop aboard the return Shuttle service from the Marriott Downtown Calgary to Banff (departure 10 a.m. from BMO Centre)
- Wander downtown Banff or nearby walking trails or hop on Banff Roam transit to visit Banff Springs, Gondola, Sulphur Mountain, Johnston Canyon and more! ($5 Roam Day Pass can be purchased at the Visitor Centre where the shuttle will drop off and pick up)
- Return in time to get ready for the President’s Reception and Banquet (included in your registration fee)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Choose your own adventure, Calgary
- Continental Breakfast served at the BMO Centre-Stampede Park from 7:00-8:30 a.m.
- Explore Calgary at your leisure. Maps and attraction information provided in your delegate registration packet