The Calgary Stampede

Getting our hats

At the entrance

The next day we set off for The Calgary Stampede. Calgary is a little over an hour from Banff, and we arrived just as the gates opened. After getting our rodeo tickets and suitable headwear we looked around the Indian Village where there were fantastic teepees, handicrafts and very handsome Indigenous Mounties.

Some beadwork

Mmmmounties

A papoose

Then we hit the rides, which were in two areas joined by a skychair. Liam was much braver than me!

Amelia about to take off

Liam and Al far right

Phoebe and Frank

Peter and Cheryl

We saw a guy being shot out of a cannon!

The flying man getting in his cannon

There he goes!

And so to the rodeo. What a fantastic show!! We were in open air seating and it was hot, but with a few drinks we were set and all enjoyed the amazing skills on display. The rodeo took most of the afternoon, and after some fairground games and food, we headed back to Banff.

Some rodeo action

Cowboys

It was a most memorable day. The Calgary Stampede - the greatest outdoor show on the earth!

As we were leaving we met these horses