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| 822.1 | It's a BIG cowboy party!!! | KAOFS::LOCKYER | NO! (Tact Is For Weenies!!) | Thu May 05 1994 13:35 | 25 |
| it's a very large exhibition centred on a rodeo. It's billed (I think)
as the The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth. It lasts 10 days. Most of
the action is at the Stampede Grounds on MacLeod Trail, just south of
the builtup part of the city. Calgary has a pretty good light rail
transit system that makes it very easy to get to the Stampede from most
parts of - certainly very easy if your staying downtown.
I highly reccomend going to the Stampede one night to see the Chuck
Wagon Races and the Grandstand show. If you're into rodeo, it takes
plac in the afternoon.
Banff National Park is only about 60 miles away from Calgary, so you
might want to go there.
During the Stamped, most businesses relax their dress standards -
western clothing is the norm. Many businesses and shopping centres
have "Stampede Breakfasts" each morning - pancales, beans, bacon and
coffee for a few bucks.
I'm sure some Calgarians will jump in with more information and
opinions.
Regards,
Garry whi lived in Calgary from 1974 to 84
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| 822.2 | Thanks Gary | KAFS31::LACAILLE | Half-filled bottles of inspiration | Thu May 05 1994 14:17 | 2 |
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Got the copy free flight...thx
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| 822.3 | | POLAR::RICHARDSON | Sick in balanced sort of way | Thu May 05 1994 14:58 | 3 |
| How long would it take to take a fairy to Calgary?
Bubblingly Curious
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| 822.4 | | KAOU59::ROBILLARD | | Thu May 05 1994 15:29 | 5 |
| Glenn,
Not sure but I assume you'd have to use the "Grand Canal!"
Ben
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| 822.5 | Book your Hotel Now !!! | CGOOA::BCLARKE | | Thu May 05 1994 17:22 | 27 |
| Hi,
Brian Clarke from the DEC Calgary Office. The Calgary Stampede is
definately "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth !!". It usually attracts
close to 500,000 tourists each year, with a gate attendance of almost 2
million people (ie. 2 Million People walk through the Stampede gates
every year.)
Dress is very relaxed with jeans, and cowboy shirt being the norm. If
you do not have any of that type of clothing, and would like to fit in,
I would recommend that you buy it before you come. That is not to say,
that there is nowhere in Calgary to get that, but you will probably pay
too much for it.
Highly recommend the Chuckwagon Races, Grandstand Show, Stampede
Breakfast, Calgary Convention Centre for some 2-steppin', and Banff if
you get the time.
If you have not already booked your Hotel, you might want to consider
doing that ASAP. Hotel's sell out very quickly, and during Stampede
week, it's impossible to find one.
Have a great time
Brian
Yeeee-Haw !!
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| 822.6 | | POLAR::RICHARDSON | Sick in balanced sort of way | Thu May 05 1994 18:25 | 7 |
| Ben, the Grand Canal circumscribes the entire province of Alberta as
the Albertans didn't want to have anything to do with the Grand Canal,
or the Hudson Bay watershed diversion project.
Glenn
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| 822.7 | | KAOA09::KAU138::MCGREGOR | | Thu May 05 1994 18:58 | 20 |
| When I was out they had a casino at the grounds.
Got a have a corn dog.
Take in the fireworks from atop the hill.
While in Banff take the Tram up Sulfer MTN.
A bit of a drive but the dinosaur exhibits are in Drumheller.
Good zoo.
Usually some noon time events downtown.
Take in some local bars. I didn't like the convention centre party.
Too bad you only have four days.
Cheers
Allan
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| 822.8 | THANKYOU FOR THE RESPONSES | USCTR1::CMORIN | | Fri May 06 1994 13:39 | 4 |
| Thank you ALL for your responses - sounds like we are in for
a WONDERFUL time!
Cheryl
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| 822.9 | But wear a helmet... | POLAR::RUSHTON | տ� | Fri May 06 1994 16:24 | 3 |
| Don't forget to go to Head-Bashed-In-Buffalo-Jump, near Lethbridge.
Pat
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| 822.10 | When exactly?? | MASALA::WHERSHAW | | Thu Jun 09 1994 20:36 | 1 |
| Anyone know the exact dates during which this event takes place?
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