Calgary Stampede
Calgary hosts one of the world's greatest rodeos every year at Stampede Park, attracting over a million visitors. The Calgary Stampede mixes the thrills of a high-stakes professional rodeo with family activities and entertainment, providing ten days packed with fun.
The origin of this annual bash lies in late 19th-century agricultural fairs, but the rodeo began to move to the centre of events in the 1920s, thanks to the efforts of cowboy-entrepreneur Guy Wiedeck. By 1976 visitor numbers topped one million and the Stampede continues to grow.
Big prize money means ever more athletic professional cowboys, with bucking bronco and bull-riding events, steer wrestling, calf roping and other events showcasing their skills. The chuckwagon races have evolved into high-speed thrill rides, with specially designed wagons pulled by thoroughbreds.
For full details on tickets, events and accommodation, please visit the Calgary Stampede website.
Related Information
Website: Calgary Stampede Website
| Contact Details | |
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| Name: | Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Association |
| Phone: | +1 403 269 9822 (tickets) |
| Phone: | +1 403 261 0101 (information) |
| Address: | PO Box 1060, Station M, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2K8, Canada |
| Venue Information: | Stampede Park |
| Full Name: | |
| Address: | 1410 Olympic Way SE T2G 2W1 |
| Directions: | Take the 'C Train' from City Hall or bus number 10, 403 and 433. Calgary Transit runs the Route 303 West Express bus to the park. |
| Contact Details: | Stampede Park |
| Phone: | +1 403 261 0101 |
| Other Information: | Stampede Park |
| Website: | Stampede Park Website |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Association |
| Phone: | +1 403 269 9822 (tickets) |
| Phone: | +1 403 261 0101 (information) |
| Address: | PO Box 1060, Station M, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2K8, Canada |
| Name: | Calgary Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Location: | Calgary |
| Address: | Suite 200, 238 11th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0XB |
| Phone: | +1 403 263 8510 |
| Fax: | +1 403 262 3809 |
| Name: | Alberta Tourist Office |
| Location: | Alberta |
| Address: | P.O. Box 2500, Edmonton, AB, Canada T5J 2Z4 |
| Email: | travelinfo@TravelAlberta.com |
| Phone: | +1 780 427 4321 |
| Fax: | +1 780 427 0867 |
| Name: | Canadian Tourism Commission |
| Location: | Canada |
| Address: | #1400-1055 Dunsmuir Street, Box 49230Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L2 Canada |
