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Calgary Food Bike Tour
On the Food Bike Tour, we’ll cycle to three local food stops, spending about 40 minutes at each to learn their stories and enjoy behind-the-scenes experiences. Our menu is chef curated and the food portions are substantial (not tasters). As we bike between these locations, we’ll take in views of the Bow River, peace bridge…
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Calgary City Highlights Bike Tour, E-Bike Upgrade Avail. | 3-Hour
Our expert local guides know Calgary City inside and out. Touch, see, hear, and smell the mystifying magnificence of nature as we cycle along the Bow River and into Sandstone City. Explore local favorite prairie spots. Marvel at the iconic Peace bridge. Hear tales of conquest and mystery. Connect with the 1st Nations People, the…
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Calgary’s Beltline District: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Calgary’s Beltline District! On this sightseeing tour, you’ll discover historical buildings, statues, churches, urban parks & the famous Stampede grounds. Highlights include St. Mary’s Cathedral, Central Memorial Park & Library, Senator Lougheed Residence, Chinook Arc & more! Don’t just see the beauty of the…
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Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive & Walk with our Discover the Rockies Package
‘Discover the Rockies’ package includes: Two Walking Tours. Your phone becomes your tour guide as you explore Banff & Canmore with two GPS-guided audio walking tours! Each with 30 fully narrated points of interest. Driving Tour between Calgary & Lake Louise ** NEW for 2022 Listen to a tour guide as you drive between Calgary,…
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Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Lake Louise and Calgary
Connect your smartphone to your vehicle’s stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive! Follow the route along the iconic Trans-Canada Hwy and make your journey through the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains more memorable! Start anywhere along the route between Lake Louise & Calgary. The tour experience is the same in either…
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Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
Connect your smartphone to your vehicle’s stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive! Follow the iconic Trans-Canada Hwy and make your journey through the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains memorable! Start anywhere along the route between Banff & Calgary. The tour is the same in either direction. Learn about indigenous peoples, early…
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Explore the Stampede City with Walking Tours in Calgary
The On This Spot app takes people on guided walking tours through the history that surrounds them. At each stop on their journey users will find themselves standing on the spot a historic photo was taken. They can view a then and now photo comparison, use the built in camera to create their own, and…
The self-proclaimed Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth attracts more than a million visitors over 10 days of events and attractions, kicking off with an opening parade featuring dozens of marching bands, more than 150 floats, marching bands, dancers, politicians, and business leaders.
Most travelers plan to spend at least two days at Calgary Stampede to allow time to fully explore the park. Don’t miss the nightly Rangeland Derby, where teams of horses and drivers race to a finish line, followed by a fireworks finale. General admission tickets grant access to the rides, games, and food stalls of Stampede Park, but rodeo events and concerts require separate tickets.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a light jacket, as weather can be unpredictable in Calgary in July.
- Stampede Park is big; be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes or well broken-in cowboy boots.
- Most Stampede vendors accept major credit cards, and the park has more than a dozen ATMs scattered throughout; US dollars are generally accepted.
- The park and all its public buildings are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
How to Get There
Parking is limited at Stampede Park. To get there via public transportation, take the CTrain from Erlton or Victoria Park Station in Calgary.
When to Get There
The Calgary Stampede is held in July. Rodeo events take place during the afternoon hours each day, with Showdown Sunday offering the richest payout to winners. Evening entertainment includes wagon races, variety shows, and fireworks, as well as live music. Check the event calendar to see which musicians are performing.
First Nations at Elbow River Camp
During a visit to Calgary Stampede, stop by the First Nations at Elbow River Camp to learn about the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuut’ina, and Stoney Nakoda First Nations. The area features 26 tepees, local artisans selling handmade jewelry and folk art, traditional dancing and singing, and food stalls offering bannock, an unleavened flat bread, and Saskatoon berry jam.