Stampede Park, Exhibition and event venue in Calgary, Canada.
This multi-purpose facility spans extensive grounds featuring permanent structures including the BMO Centre, Saddledome, and Big Four Building, hosting trade shows, conventions, rodeos, and major community events throughout the year.
Established in 1884 with roots tracing to the Calgary and District Agricultural Society's first fair in 1886, the venue evolved from promoting local agriculture to becoming the permanent home of the modern Calgary Stampede founded by Guy Weadick in 1912.
The park serves as the epicenter of western heritage celebration, hosting the annual Calgary Stampede parade featuring First Nations dancers, Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers, and chuckwagon racing events that define Calgary's cowboy identity.
Operating Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 17:00, the facility is accessible via Calgary Transit's light rail system and offers comprehensive amenities including hotels, transportation options, and modern conference spaces for visitors.
The venue houses the world's richest rodeo with $1 million in prize money on championship day alone, while its chuckwagon racing dubbed the 'half-mile of hell' remains one of North America's most controversial yet popular spectacles.
Location: Calgary
Operator: Calgary Stampede
Address: 1410 Olympic Way SE T2G 2W1 Calgary
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
Phone: +14032610101
Website: https://calgarystampede.com
GPS coordinates: 51.03570,-114.05189
Latest update: September 29, 2025 13:19
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