Natural history education meets flyfishing on the premier trout streams of southwest Alberta. Discover the biology of a trout stream, learn to read a river, refine your casting techniques, and practice fly tying. Learn about varieties of trout and the fine art of catch-and-release angling. Species of fish include: rainbow trout, brown trout, speckled trout, and bull trout. Take in the serenity of Canada's southern Rockies and what have been described as the country's most picturesque and bountiful trout streams.

This 6-day package adventure includes field trips to the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Bellevue Mine, Crowsnest Museum and optional mountain hikes. Lodging will be at Country Encounters in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

Road Scholar, former known as Elderhostel, has been North America's non-leader in educational travel since 1975. Discover nearly 8,000 educational tours across North America and more than 90 countries with Road Scholar. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.

Country Encounters and Road Scholar

Moderate

50+

Good physical condition and a desire to meet new people

July 15, 2012 - July 20, 2012

July 22, 2012 - July 27, 2012

August 05, 2012 - August 10, 2012

August 26, 2012 - August 31, 2012

Other Lodging

$950 per person ( all meals, accommodations and fishing licenses included)