For a taste of western Canadian culture, there's no place better than the Calgary Stampede in July.
Here are some sites to give you a feel for the world of Canadian cowboys and cowgirls.
- The Calgary Stampede
Rodeos, chuckwagon racing, and grandstand show. Tickets, map of the park, and the daily schedule. - Calgary Stampede History
Since the 1880s, July has been a time for Canadian cowboys to hold an event to both entertain and create new business ventures for Calgary and the Canadian West. - Pro Rodeo Canada
The official site of the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association. - Rodeo Events
Pro Rodeo Canada provides a good summary of what's involved in each of the main rodeo events. - How to Be a Rodeo Cowboy or Cowgirl
If you're competitive and love excitement, here's what it takes to get started in rodeo. From Ralph Clark, About.com Rodeo. - Canadian Country Cowboy Magazine
Events, profiles of people and places, and the best of the Canadian cowboy lifestyle. - Calgary in the Summer
More things to see and do in Calgary in the summer. - Province of Alberta
Learn more about the western Canadian province that is host to the Calgary Stampede - from basic facts to parks, maps, and information for visitors.
