Attend the Calgary Stampede

“Something I hadn't really anticipated is just how busy Stampede Park can get. According to Calgary Stampede, around 1.2 million people visited the grounds over the course of the 10-day event, and a lot of the time, you could feel it. There was a line for pretty much everything from the rides to the food trucks. I really wanted to try out the Super Wheel and the WestJet Skyride and the lines were so wild that I gave up.”

“In the lead-up to Stampede starting, I had the best intentions to pick up some cowboy boots and it just slipped my mind. But once Stampede arrives, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone not dressed in some kind of western wear. It's not even just at rodeo either. The city is a sea of cowboy hats and a lot of the time, I did feel a little bit out of place in my t-shirt and Converse.”