Calgary & the Stampede
Cowboys & the Gateway to the Rockies
The greatest outdoor rodeo on Earth and a launchpad to Banff.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Calgary & the Stampede.
Experience the Calgary Stampede rodeo (July).
Gateway to Banff and the Rockies.
Sleek downtown, museums, and great food.
Western heritage and friendly energy.
Big-sky Alberta hospitality.
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Calgary is Alberta's friendly cow-town-turned-metropolis — best known for the Calgary Stampede, 'the greatest outdoor show on Earth,' each July. It's also the gateway to Banff and the Rockies, with a polished downtown and great eats.
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Calgary & the Stampede
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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