Grab a seat and witness incredible cowboy showmanship at the world’s largest and most well-heeled (think money and cowboy boots) outdoor rodeo. Hold your breath while a bareback rider spurs his horse along, holding on for his life. Get shaken out of your seat by the mad rumble of four wagons, 32 horses and 128 thundering hooves in the Chuckwagon Races.
Join in the Stampede Parade. Watch and learn what it takes to judge a prime steer. Dance non-stop at an outdoor concert headlined by some of music’s hottest stars. Get tickets for the Young Canadians’ Grandstand Show—they’re that good. Follow the beat of Native drummers at Indian Village, site of tipis, Native dancing, pow wows, exhibits and more.
Come evening, bask in the glow of the fireworks at the Stampede Show. Take a leisurely ride on the giant Ferris wheel; admire the view of the surrounding area on a clear and starry night. Or roll up your sleeves and learn the two-step from some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.
The Stampede extravaganza lasts only ten days, so get your boots on now—and get ready to discover the true West.
