Canada's Calgary Stampede
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Tips in this Tour:
 | Make a list of your priorities from the Stampede’s website but be flexible. Rain might affect events at places like Saddledome Lane, Plaza Stage, Coca-Cola Stage, and the Midway. Parts of the Grandstand and Indian Village are not sheltered. |
| If you only have a few days, include the opening Stampede parade. If you are serious about rodeos, come for the final weekend for the best riders and most active bulls and broncs. Book those tickets early. |
| For cheaper Rodeo or Grandstand Show tickets, consider standing room. For free entry and free rodeo and grandstand show tickets, seniors should go early on Seniors’ Day. Kids’ and families also have free entry to the grounds on their days. |
| From the parade route in City Centre to Stampede Park, it’s a short ride by LRT train, taxi or free horse-drawn wagon. The train operates 24 hours during Stampede time. Dates are July 9 to 18, 2010 and July 8 to 17, 2011. |
| The web-site calgarystampede.com should answer all questions. Midway junkies should aim for the Stampede’s Sneak-a-Peak, the evening before the parade. The entrance fee is cheaper and line-ups are fewer then, if at all. |
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| Transportation: | By Foot - Easy walking |
| Specialty: | Child Friendly |
| Category: | Guided Tour - play before & while you tour |
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| Added: | 08/31/2009 |
| Duration: | 30 min |
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Chapters in this tour:
Introduction
Parade & Stampede Park Tour
The Tour Continues
The Rodeo
Chucks, Wild Ponies, & the Show
Other Places to Visit
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Provider: Ruth Lor Malloy
Ruth Lor Malloy is a freelance travel writer and prize-winning photographer currently based in Toronto, Canada. She has lived in India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, and the United States. Ruth has published guidebooks on China, worked as a tour guide, and collected ethnic clothing for museums. Her winter sport is alpine skiing, and she has an enjoyable website.
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