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History Wrangler Tours
Walk The YYC

Offering 5 Great Tourism Experiences, including 3 History Wrangler Pick Up Truck Tours!

Created by Rob Lennard, The History Wrangler

  • Award Winning Author

  • Historian

  • Performer at 8 Calgary Stampedes

  • Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist 

  • Star of The History Wrangler Show as seen across Canada on The Cowboy Channel

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Experience #1

History Wrangler’s Walking Tour of historic and modern  downtown Calgary & Visit to The Calgary Stampede Grounds!

Join The History Wrangler or one of his fine “Calgary Tour Deputies” on a fascinating tour of both historic and modern downtown Calgary. The private Walking Tours are for groups of 1-20, available 12 months a year and starts and finishes at The Calgary Tower!

Tour Availability: On Demand

Experience #2

The History Wrangler’s “Go South”, Calgary Stampede/ Cowboy Trail & Beyond Pick-up Truck Tour

Overview of this tour

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This tour is personal for me as it includes a visit to The Calgary Stampede grounds, home of the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!", where I have performed many times over the years, including as a kid in front of Queen Elizabeth. It also encompasses the historic Bow Valley Ranche, where I "hang my hat" as its Historian, and the Cowboy Trail, where I've been the official Ambassador for almost a decade.

Our adventure on the Cowboy Trail includes visiting the sacred Big Rock, a visit to Turner Valley (where the big oil discovery took place in 1914) and a visit to High River where Superman movies and "Heartland" (Canada's longest TV series) have been filmed. We will also be visiting the historic Bar U Ranch where "The Sundance Kid", "Butch Cassisdy's" partner in crime worked for 2 years, amongst other interesting places.

​Note: I have a personal connection to all these places, and I even starred in a musical at University with Chris Potter who plays Heartland's Tim Fleming, the father on the TV show.


Finally,  I bring my guitar and perform along the tour, both original upbeat Alberta history-based songs and classic Country songs from John Denver, Johnny Cash and others.

(1-5 guests) History Wrangler Pick-up Truck Tours available 12 months a year on demand. ​​

Tour Availability: On Demand

Experience #3

The History Wrangler’s “Go East”, Blackfoot Crossing, Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller & Beyond Pick-up Truck Tour

Overview of this tour


This tour combines the fascinating history and culture of the great First Nation of Siksika and their great Chief Crowfoot who signed Treaty 7 on behalf of the Blackfoot Confederacy at Blackfoot Crossing on  September 22, 1877.

It also encompasses a journey to Drumheller, land of dinosaurs and coal mines and a visit to the world-renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum! In addition to this, we'll get to hike at the Hoodoos rock formations that have been carved into pillar-like shapes over millions of years and visit the Horseshoe Canyon (approximately 72 million old) which seems to be "out of this world". 

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These places are personal to me as the heroes in my historical fiction books are from both Drumheller and the Siksika Nation. I received 2 awards for one book, and the other was judged as one Canada's finest First Nation books
Next, I also, provide a live concert during a meal at a vintage restaurant with my guitar as well as perform a few other classic songs along the way!

​(1-5 guests) Pick-up Truck Tours available 12 months a year on demand.

Tour Availability: On Demand

Experience #4

“The Go West” Canmore, Banff & The Olympic Legacy Tour, offered by a performer in Opening Ceremonies of the Calgary Winter Olympics.”

Overview of this tour

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One of my life's greatest highlights was performing in the Opening Ceremonies of the Calgary Winter Olympic Games and it's a thrill to show travellers from around the world, 3 of the main places where those Olympics took place, 2 being in the majestic Canadian Rockies!

Another part of this tour is the town of Banff, where we visit the majestic Banff Springs Hotel, one of my favourite venues to perform at in Canada as well as the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Bow Falls where the movie A River of No Return was filmed in 1953 featuring Marilyn Monroe and take a stroll down the main street of the town. 


My tour also includes great live music and a few surprises!
Optional- Basic Country Two-Step lessons.

​(1-5 guests) Pick-up Truck Tours available 12 months a year on demand.

Tour Availability: On Demand

Experience #5

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Customized Tour

History Wrangler’s Pick Up Truck Customized Tours are available on demand and can accommodate from 1-5 people and consist of a one-of-a kind customized tour combining any of the offered tours OR a totally different destination and attractions, The customized tour is  created by the History Wrangler working closely with the client to create it.

​(1-5 guests) Pick-up Truck Tours available 12 months a year on demand.

Tour Availability: On Demand
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Step-On Services

Looking for a step-on tour guide to make your trip to Calgary special? The History Wrangler has received awesome reviews for his one-of-a-kind Step-On Guide Services. Each tour includes an engaging musical performance on the Calgary Stampede Fairgrounds.

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YAHOO! Welcome To Alberta Show

Bringing a tour group to the Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise area? Hosting a conference or convention? Maybe a business retreat? The History Wrangler offers the most unique entertainment for your event! The YAHOO! Welcome to Alberta Show is one-of-a-kind performance weaving in fun Alberta-themed songs, a vintage photo presentation, and fascinating facts about Alberta's history. This presentation is uniquely designed to fit your needs and budget and can include anything from just The History Wrangler himself, to his Rocky Mountain Gang band, to trick ropers, to Indigenous dancers, and more. The YAHOO! Welcome to Alberta Show will create a memorable experience for all your guests to take home.

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The History Wrangler: Rob Lennard, ACM, VRC, QPJM

The History Wrangler is one of Alberta's most well known historians.  An award winning author of three books on Alberta history, former advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, and Historian and Director of Education and Outreach at the historic Bow Valley Ranche. Rob is also the host of The History Wrangler Show, which is seen on The Cowboy Channel in Canada.

Memorable Performances:

  • Calgary Olympic Winter Games: Opening Ceremonies 1988

  • Olympic Games: King & Queen of Sweden

  • Olympic Games: Prime Minister of Finland

  • Calgary Stampede: 5 Grandstand Show Appearances

  • Grey Cup: Halftime Show 1993

  • Elvis Festival: Collingwood, ON 2003

  • Performed for Queen Elizabeth II

  • Performed for 3 Premiers of Alberta

  • Performed for various American Senators and Governors 

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