THE BIGGEST RODEO IN CANADA | Calgary Stampede Travel Guide

The Calgary Stampede is one of the biggest parties in Canada! I bought a cowboy hat especially for this event because this is definitely an event people dress up for. Taking place every July in Calgary, Alberta, the Stampede is a 10 day event featuring a huge parade, rodeo, exhibition and live music! Join me on a tour of the first day of festivities and see what the biggest attraction in Calgary has to offer :)
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[@jessicaflamond6440]

As a born and raised Calgarian, you did a good job of catching the jist of what the Stampede is all about. Too bad you were not up to staying for the fire works, nothing beats ending the night with a bag of mini donuts and watching the fire works from the midway.

[@guachamaron123]

I am blessed to call home this beautiful, peaceful and extraordinary city. Summer is magic here…

[@guachamaron123]

@Andy D if 27 years qualify me as “ fresh immigrant”, yes I am. Food and gas too high?. Yes. Now, name a place where they are not..

[@Teddy8993]

Great reporting. 🙂 I like the honest food review and the variety of angles this video 📹 was taken from. A lot of traditional and newer aspects of the Calgary Stampede were presented. A great presentation of the Calgary Stampede. 👍

[@barbolson8768]

Hi Alina. I have lived in Calgary all my life and really enjoyed your video. You look great wearing a cowboy hat. Thanks for the great coverage !

[@PrincessZoey]

I loved this video! looks like such a great time!

[@darellnewsome4459]

Never been but it looked like lots of fun. It really looked like a pretty day there. Thank you Alina for this video and stay safe and well and hope your friend gets to feeling better. .

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

Spreading sunshine Alina, your videos always crack me up, Stay safe healthy and bless.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@shaunkennethhughes]

Thank you for this! I was there in '90 or '91. I did not get to see the rodeo, tickets were sold out before Christmas the previous year I think, but I got 2 tickets of the last (4?) in Jan or Feb for chuck wagon races. A frount wagon wheel on the lead wagon broke throwing the driver in one race. The driver hurt his back pretty bad but was able to walk away. The team won the race with no driver! The overall experience was good however I don't remember much of it. I didn't have any extra money to buy souvenirs but I did splurge to buy a Stampede dollar (plastic I think it is) with a bull and rider on it. The smells of the midway always brings up my mood at any exhibition and it was no exception there. May you continue being beautiful!

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

Hi Alina! I very much enjoyed your very colorful visit to the Calgary Stampede!!!

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@luizaugusto683]

Calgary seems to be the heart of cowboy culture in Canada. If you do like this culture and ever return to Brazil in the month of August, I suggest vou to visit the festival that takes place in the city of Barretos. It's a 10-day event, with dozens of rodeos and country music shows. The best is the people who circulate in the site of the event playing with racha other, plus the shops, food stands and the whole atmosphere. Ir is considered the largest country event in the world.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Such a great attraction! This event is undoubtedely amazing and watching your video I appreciate it very much. Canada is awesome and you are really lucky to live in this magnificent place. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very true, thank you!

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@Binaural]

New hat AND perogie poutine 😍 hahaha what a fun video!! 💚💚💚

[@cdniracer]

Loved this Alina..........and you look very cute in your hat! I went one year and loved it......especially the chuckwagon races!

[@louispeddle9593]

Live here do it when it's open, always a great time whenever we go. Great food, great music, and the biggest rodeo show, awesome.

[@vinodpund1574]

Nice cultural information 👍 Helpful and enjoyed your video. Wonderful

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

The Calgary Stampede is a great take in when you are in Calgary. Harriet and I have been twice. It's a lot of fun. It's dress up day. Get the old cowboy hat out. Even if you couldn't show us the rodeo. It's still an event you can video outside. Always, interesting food in some of the food trucks . As always Alina, Thank You for takin' us on a ride. Sending you lots of love💖💖 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure! Glad you guys enjoyed it as well

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

Looks like there were a lot to do and see there. Thanks for making it special, and one thing that I liked was that the crowds kind of spread out and not crammed into one place at the same time. Of course, your sharing of food ideas is always a special highlight in every place you go. Sorry to hear that your friend was sick and hope he is feeling better. You have a talent for always making any place a highlight to see, it is your caring nature, one of your many talents you always are aware of. Thanks for the insight, I would for sure check this adventure out if I get to Canada someday. Stay safe and thanks again for your sharing of Calgary, the whole series was very enjoyable. From your friends, Allona and Michael. ❤👍😊

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks guys! Yeah it’s actually great that the stampede is spread over a few different areas since it would be very crowded otherwise.

[@justdustino1371]

You look super cute in your cowgirl hat! Oh, I remember that Viking Ship ride! Oh boy.....I just saw the Viking Ship ride in your video, got butterflies in my tummy just watching it! 👍😆

[@citydrivertours]

Your cowboy hat is the something else ✅.

[@luke83rj]

I didn’t even know that rodeos were a thing in Canada, I’ve always heard about it in some parts of the US. Here in Brazil it’s very popular as well in some parts. The parade was really nice, what impresses me is that everything in Canada is so well organized.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, I am always impressed with how they put on big events like this.

[@mark-dietz]

I grew up going to rodeos with my dad (a rodeo cowboy) in rural British Columbia. There are rodeos everywhere in the west. The Stampede is the biggest on Earth as far as the whole event goes.

[@spreadtruth2103]

Yepp lots of horse 🐎 get put down (killed) afterwards as well as the calves (baby cow) from Calf Roping events. The whole thing is pretty stupid due to the fact people know the facts and yet still enjoy it.

[@highway2heaven91]

Rodeos are a thing in this part of Canada. Particularly BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan.

[@BeniSedano]

😍

[@HollywoodMarine0351]

Strange combination sandals and cowboy hat but you make it work. Great hat color choice. It makes you light up! Hope to see you wear it in future videos. YEE-HAW! 🤠

[@nature_photography_yukon]

Great tour, love the beautiful tipis at the end. I have never been to the Stampede. Thanks for sharing Alina.

[@AlinaMcleod]

My pleasure! Hope you get to go sometime!

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@franciscoespiritu9020]

Nice video Alina. thanks for sharing😂

[@leethecockneytruckercomedy5798]

i enjoyed the great video thank you

[@brandonpeniuk]

Great vlog. It is amazing you received a media pass. You must have been hungry throughout the day since the perogie poutine was a no-go. I have never been to the stampede, but looking through your lens, it seems fun.

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@rahulrasam]

Wonderful video! I've throughly enjoyed your comprehensive coverage of special events during your travels, be it the Carnival in Sao Paulo or the Stampede. Unfortunately I missed it when I was in Calgary, but will definitely plan to visit next time👍🏼

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you! I hope you have a great time when you go!

[@johngonzalez4298]

Feliz Domingo, Alina! Saludos desde Miami, Florida, Estados Unidos de America 🇺🇲

[@StephenOshea]

i love Canada i have visited. here . AWESOME VIDEO

[@raghavendra4633]

Loved the wonderful atmosphere around Love from India from our family

[@ronnovak1612]

I always wanted to learn about the, “Stampede”, thanks!

[@stevenlapidus2902]

Alina Enjoying the Canada content for sure; curious as to where you might be heading next? Eastern Europe or back to Asia? Thanks.

[@stevan2399]

I loved the Eastern Europe content!!!

[@RGRGJKK]

pura vida Alina linda ciudad y muy interesante la actividad de rodeo

[@lukemenik4005]

Hey Alina,im a big fans of cowboys..very glad to wacthing your uploads here that make me feel and anjoyed.. Love that cowboy hat too.😊.. Luke,Kuching Sarawak malaysia🤟

[@stanleylafond4650]

Loved your video, as always. The Calgary Stampede looks like a great event, but I wouldn’t go for the food. It would be great if you could get a Media pass to the Kentucky Derby. I went this year. It’s quite an event. I am sure you would do a great vlog. Buying a ticket might be a budget buster.

[@onetibet1959]

Nice to see stamped again in my city .unfortunate I couldn’t attend single day.thanks for video

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

The Rodeo is Calagary Stampede is so cool!🌸🌸🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@hotelhighlights]

Incredible content!

[@DavidL23.]

Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful day! This is really a magnificent super marvelous fantastic video! 🤠👍❤️👏🇨🇦📹🥇💯💫✨🌟 The Calgary Stampede looks really amazing! Also the Parade looks so wonderful! I would definitely like to visit the Calgary stampede one day. It is really fantastic! Thank you so much Alina to share with us this excellent fantastic video! You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍👏✈️🌎🧳🗺🥇💯🏆✨🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful glorious blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. 😊🙏❤️👋🇨🇦👍✨🌟

[@ostandkaltara5480]

Hello

[@BEAVISKORNHOLIO69]

Oh that is so cool Alina I need to go back home to Canada and go there. The Calgary Stamped🆒🆒👍👍😎😎

[@stevan2399]

Many Canadians are here in Eastern Europe fleeing the problems in Canada.

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you Alina🌍

[@jimross7648]

Well, when you mentioned dressing up for the Stampede, I can honestly say I never have, cause from my hat to my boots that's what I wear 365 days a year no matter where I am in the world, but I've never carried off the Western hat as well as you. I can't count the number of times I've been to this Stampede, but this year as I debated attending, I bought new luggage, for hopefully a Japanese reopening, so catching the Rodeo on TV works for me this year. I only go to the Chuckwagons when I'm showing them to visitors. It's too bad you only had one day to try to experience the Stampede, but it just can't be done. You did a great job with an quick overview. I've been in the grandstands, the arena, and behind the chutes off and on over the years. As a born and raised Edmontonian, I can honestly say the 10 day vibe during Stampede in Calgary can't be matched anywhere else.

[@AlinaMcleod]

That’s very true! And yeah hope Japan opens soon cause that is getting ridiculous

[@stevan2399]

Didn't Canada recently open after some huge protests? And pastors in Calgary got arrested for church services? ⛪️ Canada has got to tyrannical for me.

[@j.wikstrom2308]

Yiehaa Alina🤠 Another well done video from you, didnt know that this was so big in Canada😶 Thanx for showing this😊 hope you doing well? Take care as always A! 🤗🤗// Jonas 🇸🇪

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you, Jonas! I'm doing well thanks. Hope you are too

[@bns8292]

Alina, que bonitos videos haces.

[@Reporterfy]

Great stuff Alina

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks, Alex!

[@ralfmoll5727]

Hi Alina, thank You for sharing Your great experience of Calgary Stampede. Till now, I did not have the chance to attend it. But You never know. Great cowlady hat! It suits You well. Too bad, your cameraman got sick short term. Btw. today I read in the internet, that currently about 5000 bags a DAY do not make it to the planes in Frankfurt, Germany. And according to this article 30% of the ground staff of Lufthansa, in Germany I guess, have called in sick. Best Regards, Ralf

[@pradeepsao4951]

*GOD BLESS MY FAVOURITE TRAVEL KZbinR!*

[@robertcolfack26]

I grew up in a small town in Nebraska called Burwell the town has Nebraska' big rodeo it once was the 4th. largest rodeo in the world...I thought Calgary was the largest in the world.... You are a very beautiful lady and you look great wearing cowgirl hat thanks for the video....

[@Manuel-gu9ls]

Yee haw Alina 🤠

[@alang.santos1841]

God really blessed you with gorgeous looks, together with I believe, a great intelligence, coz obviously your vlogs have a certain quality to them.

[@ostandkaltara5480]

WOOO Fantastic 🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@mrsamice3416]

In 2019 six chuckwagon horses died during the Calgary Stampede and this year 1 horse was put down following injury at the Stampede...looks like fun place for people, not so much for horses.

[@stevan2399]

J agree 👍 I liked your post..but Google must have censored it because I don't see it.

[@busterthegreat1195]

Those things happen, it’s always a risk with rodeos

[@kalimantanposttv]

Canada interesting place

[@husseinrashidy9753]

thanks Alaina

[@briannabee812]

Looks like a really fab celebration to me Alina! That dish you ate didn't look appealing to me but at least you tried it. Your facial expression gave it away though. LOL! 😁

[@AlinaMcleod]

Lol just gotta be honest

[@sonysumarsono6807]

OMG nice Trip with beautifull traveller reporter..great..

[@cliveashley9364]

Beautiful ♥️ Alina another beautiful ♥️ vlog nice 👍 enjoying fr jamaica 🇯🇲🌞🏖️😎

[@patborecky2166]

You did not talk about the best grandstand show with awesome fireworks that happens every nite. And all the artwork & crafts and the native hoop dancers. I hope you got to see these things. I was a volunteer for a couple of yrs and just loved the stampede.

[@laineslowski]

Leopolds made a good perogie poutine! They put perogies on top of fries with mushroom gravy 😋

[@AlinaMcleod]

Gotta try it sometime!

[@Thumper17]

Everyone forgets about the art and sales booths in the Big 4 building.

[@RunnersCorner2024]

Lol you could have watched it from my balcony I am a block to the grounds. I’ll have a pot of Coffee on next year hope you enjoyed it

[@agustinustillis7799]

Is there a festival like that every October in Canada my dear? Wow so amazing👍👍😊😊💖💖🙏🙏🇮🇩

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

Cool tour one day I would like to go there

[@stevan2399]

You are really not missing much.

[@youknowwithMartyKauffman]

@@stevan2399 Well I guess it would be nice to go there at least once

[@davisaldrin]

I like your videos, all are beautifully shot, has a hood feeling to it. Can I please ask you what type of camera do you use for blogging?! Do you also use a gimbal?

[@AlinaMcleod]

lol thanks. All my equipment is linked in the description, but for this video I used the DJI Osmo Pocket 2 which has a built in gimbal.

[@josedosanjos2200]

Nice post.

[@lex9666]

Not only the biggest rodeo in Canada but the biggest in the world 🤯

[@jessegvlogs]

You should do a video in jasper national park 😁

[@johngreen7357]

Alina i see Shania Twain, Def Leppard at the saddle dome many years ago

[@highway2heaven91]

I find it quite interesting that this video was posted at the same time as Eva Zu Beck's rodeo video.

[@SHAADOWW7765]

Nice you have sunglasses on👍 nothing wrong whit your eyes but a lot of sadness in them they should smile but don't (from other vidoes)😬 be truly happy😊 great vids 😀

[@user-by2xu6wt2s]

Your cowboy hat is pretty good.

[@duaneerickson1283]

love the Hat, Love the Stampede,

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@lifeisbeautifulvlogs6893]

Watching support from new friend here in Calgary 🇨🇦belated happy stampede! Sub

[@katrynadoborznyski6109]

omg really calgary is amazing stampede is amazing there are concerts at the saddledome as well i have seen backstreet boys and hilary duff also one of the big attractions is our famous spruce meadows world class showjumping i have lived in calgary since i was 6 years old i have been in alberta calgary for most of my life now calgary is a big city compared to grand prarie its smaller than here but still calgary is awsome really cold in the winter but definitly hot in the summer

[@crowflight719]

I have one critism about your video. Yes, its the biggest rodeo in Canada but I think it might be the biggest rodeo in the world as well. Otherwise, this is an awesome job you did on this. Thanks.

[@KOTDM1988]

The hat suits you 🤠

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

OMG I've always wanted to go to the Calgary stampede!! What hotel can you recommend? Great video as always. Cheers from Toronto!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you did. Can't currently recommend any particular hotels in Calgary since I always stay at my Moms.

[@iCipher]

the Stampede is a lot busier at night (usually have good live music in several venues), i would recommend eating elsewhere first and then going as the prices in the Stampede grounds are steep for everything.

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@chenhovsun507]

Welcome you visit the Cambodia

[@tusharrana5956]

So ❤️ amazing 💯 vlog 💯 really 🎯 🤸 😊 💐

[@MatthewMS.]

What state is Calgary in?

[@masroormughis3049]

Your video is to good

[@Burns2626]

Geez what day did you go on? When we went it was packed shoulder to shoulder

[@psyco7511]

Hi Alina

[@MbisonBalrog]

The Calgary, and Southern Alberta the only place in Canada with "Cowboy" culture? Are there rodeos in Sascatchewan or Manitoba? What about Edmonton, or is it too cold up there?

[@aboveitall1653]

Cowboy culture exists throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the plateau region of central British Columbia, everywhere to about the latitude of Edmonton. Manitoba may have some in the south.

[@nawinshibanion4045]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@americaofthenorth655]

You shore look Purdy in your calgary hat!

[@antonboludo8886]

It is own of the major rodeos in North America as well.

[@highway2heaven91]

Memorable Video! Loved the showcase of Canadian, Ukrainian, First Nations and American (covered wagon) culture in the parade. Also hope the Perogi Poutine tasted good 👍

[@JesusFriedChrist]

*Canadian, Nazi, Indian, and Yankee

[@kushal809]

Awesome video 🔥🔥

[@leoptv946]

🐴🐴🐴

[@AsgharAli-yb6td]

Hy Alina you are looking so beautiful and beautiful video I love Canada

[@gourav8335]

For international students what's your suggestion Saskatchewan or calgry ?

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary Stempede Evenings show is must visit. Check out highlights here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH7NkpKJZbqFaMU

[@movingtocalgary01]

Calgary is the fastest growing tech, finance, logistics and film industry hub

[@gourav8335]

@@movingtocalgary01 wow and I have been in logistics experience. Any local companies you know ?

[@movingtocalgary01]

@@gourav8335 Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, Canadian tire and many other companies warehouses in northeast Calgary to start with. I am not in field so don’t know much

[@gourav8335]

@@movingtocalgary01 thanks alot

[@riadbarake1756]

when u were in Vancouver i was in Vancouver, already mentioned as comment on ur Vancouver video that i was there too, yesterday i was at stampede, and now u are in calgary.. i wanna see u and say hi to u ☹ i live in deadmonton sorry i mean Edmonton please let me know if u are coming thanks ..we have K-days next week

[@nomadclient4047]

"Deadmonton" 😄 LOL

[@Grahzzyvtvlog]

what is the top 5 people you seen there.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I mean Kevin Costner was grand marshal I guess

[@kclefthanded427]

Bring a cowboy hat, lesson learned

[@2007Lynx2007]

You missed the biggest event at the Stampede. Nashville North.

[@alexykong9378]

Wow! What a huge turnout!#

[@narendrakandari88]

i missed it

[@user-ub1gz8lx8c]

Calgary just ranked 3rd on earth for livability the highest ranked city in Canada... for good reason.

[@westernwanderer8397]

Okay, in the US we say, "Yeehaw!" What do Canadian cowboys say? You looked good in a cowboy hat, glad to see you weren't wearing it on the back of your head like a newbie! I have a suspicion you have worn one before.