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Stampede question!
Hi,
We are moving to Calgary in November but need to visit for a week in July so my girlfriend can take her occupational therapists exam and I can visit my new employers. The exam is the first week in July, when the Stampede is on which is probably a good thing as we would love to see what all the fuss is about.:) However, will the fact that the stampede is on have much bearing on getting around the city/ finding a cheap hotel, etc. We want to do as much as we can while we are there, such as finding areas to live... Thanks for any help. Dave. |
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http://www.calgaryattractions.com/stampede.html
Hi Dave hope this link work's. This isn't just the Stampede site but some other's that might be of interest to you. This year it's on the 6th 15th July. You will be best booking your accomodation early as the hotels do book up early. Also for those 10 day's we have found the C train to be manic at any time of the day especially with us having a puschair we have had to let many trains go without even attempting to get on. However it seems that at busy rush hour's that is common place now anyway, and they do add more trains to there service during that week. As an ex Yorkie myself if you have any further questions id be happy to help if I can. Do you have an idea where you will be settling in Calgary? We are in the SE at the mo looking to buy somewhere, currently going through the mortgage minefield. Have to say we do'nt miss York one bit, maybe some of the history but not much else oh and baked bean's but if i'm that dessperate I can pay $2.50 for them in the British shop here(sad but true). Hope any of this helps Ali |
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The Stampede will take place from Friday, July 6th through Sunday, July 15th. (In this context, "through" means "up to and including.")
Calgary hotels get very booked up (and I mean very booked up) during Stampede. You would not go amiss if you made your hotel reservations now. But, before you do that, read this page on the TripAdvisor website. It's entitled Inside Calgary : Hotel Districts. It explains which neighbourhoods are the most convenient for arriving, departing, sight seeing, and taking in the Stampede. You're going to be in something of a conflicted position. The downtown core would be the most convenient part of the city from the point of view of sight seeing and taking in Stampede-related events. But I hope you will pay more attention to relocation issues than you will to touristy offerings. So, with that in mind, Motel Village might be the best compromise. It's adjacent to a normal residential area in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, but it has good access train access to the downtown core and to Stampede Park. The tourists who come to Calgary to take in the Stampede are concentrated in the downtown core and in the vicinity of Stampede Park (one train stop to the southeast of the downtown core). They do not spread out through the suburbs. So, while the downtown core will have quite a few people milling around, those people will not impinge on your research out in the suburbs (checking out residential neighbourhoods, browsing through supermarkets, and the like). Although it's aimed at tourists, the whole of TripAdvisor's Inside Calgary is worth a read. You'll find nuggets that are relevant to you. Also feel free to read my website on Calgary, the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver. Hope that helps. |
Re: Stampede question!
Originally Posted by daveh123
(Post 4286985)
Hi,
We are moving to Calgary in November but need to visit for a week in July so my girlfriend can take her occupational therapists exam and I can visit my new employers. The exam is the first week in July, when the Stampede is on which is probably a good thing as we would love to see what all the fuss is about.:) However, will the fact that the stampede is on have much bearing on getting around the city/ finding a cheap hotel, etc. We want to do as much as we can while we are there, such as finding areas to live... Thanks for any help. Dave. Judy's recommendation for the Motel Village is VERY good, you may also want to consider Motels\Hotels on Macleod. Have you been to Calgary before? Which area are you thinking you may want to live in? Are you looking at hiring a car while you are here? |
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Thanks for the replies everyone.:)
We have never been to Canada yet, never mind Calgary!!! I know a lot of people in UK who have visited and lived there and no-one has had a bad word to say about it!:D We should be living there for two years minimum then hopefully we won't be missing York either and make it permanent! I have been offered a job in the southeast area - near Southland Park I think. So will be looking for place somewhere near maybe. Is commuting such a chore that you have to live close to your workplace? We will probably hire a car for the week we are there, I presume this is the easiest way to get around? I will check out all the links you have posted. Thanks again. Dave |
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Originally Posted by daveh123
(Post 4287177)
Thanks for the replies everyone.:)
We have never been to Canada yet, never mind Calgary!!! I know a lot of people in UK who have visited and lived there and no-one has had a bad word to say about it!:D We should be living there for two years minimum then hopefully we won't be missing York either and make it permanent! I have been offered a job in the southeast area - near Southland Park I think. So will be looking for place somewhere near maybe. Is commuting such a chore that you have to live close to your workplace? We will probably hire a car for the week we are there, I presume this is the easiest way to get around? I will check out all the links you have posted. Thanks again. Dave Car is definitely the easiest way to get around if you're going to look at neighbourhoods BUT forget about using it to get to Stampede that week ;) |
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No she will be looking for a job, hopefully before we land in November. Again, another job to do in July I suppose.
I think we will get accomodation out of town in July and maybe visit stampede for one of the days. |
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Originally Posted by daveh123
(Post 4287286)
No she will be looking for a job, hopefully before we land in November. Again, another job to do in July I suppose.
I think we will get accomodation out of town in July and maybe visit stampede for one of the days. |
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Out of downtown
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Originally Posted by daveh123
(Post 4287612)
Out of downtown
Not difficult. Macleod Trail or Motel Village still fit the bill. ;) |
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Cheers, I ll check it out and get somewhere booked soon. We can't wait!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D
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Hi there,
I live in Cheltenham, UK, where we have the Gold Cup festival every March for 3 & this year 4 days. Race goers (mainly the Irish & what an atmosphere they bring with them), book up from one year to the next. Cheltenham is full to bursting that week & most of the surrounding places in the Cotwolda around it. So if that's anything to go by i'd say book it ASAP. Hubby & I have never been to the stampede, but we certainly intend to once we have moved to Alberta. Have the most fantastic time & lets us know what it's like (some piccies would be good to:) ) All the best with you job search & interviews & your girlfriends exams. Arris |
Re: Stampede question!
Originally Posted by Arris
(Post 4287793)
Hubby & I have never been, but we certainly intend to once we have moved to Alberta. Have the most fantastic time & lets us know what it's like (some piccies would be good to:) ) |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4287806)
You are aware that there NO Alpacas at Stampede???
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4287806)
You are aware that there NO Alpacas at Stampede???
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Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 4287808)
Ha. All the rodeos I've been to had little kids riding sheep so why not alpacas and llamas?
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Originally Posted by Arris
(Post 4287809)
Really:scared: LOL Arris
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4287822)
Hubby may be too bust ogling the scantily clad locals to notice.
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Originally Posted by Arris
(Post 4287827)
Now he wonts to go this year!!!!
He is aware I was talking about the Blokes with no shirts isnt he? :p |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4287830)
Dont we all ;)
He is aware I was talking about the Blokes with no shirts isnt he? :p |
Re: Stampede question!
Originally Posted by Arris
(Post 4287793)
Hi there,
I live in Cheltenham, UK, where we have the Gold Cup festival every March for 3 & this year 4 days. Race goers (mainly the Irish & what an atmosphere they bring with them), book up from one year to the next. Cheltenham is full to bursting that week & most of the surrounding places in the Cotwolda around it. So if that's anything to go by i'd say book it ASAP. Hubby & I have never been to the stampede, but we certainly intend to once we have moved to Alberta. Have the most fantastic time & lets us know what it's like (some piccies would be good to:) ) All the best with you job search & interviews & your girlfriends exams. Arris Thanks for the reply. We'll post some pics as soon as we get back. When are you planning on moving to Alberta? |
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Originally Posted by minihaha
(Post 4287078)
http://www.calgaryattractions.com/stampede.html
Hi Dave hope this link work's. This isn't just the Stampede site but some other's that might be of interest to you. This year it's on the 6th 15th July. You will be best booking your accomodation early as the hotels do book up early. Also for those 10 day's we have found the C train to be manic at any time of the day especially with us having a puschair we have had to let many trains go without even attempting to get on. However it seems that at busy rush hour's that is common place now anyway, and they do add more trains to there service during that week. As an ex Yorkie myself if you have any further questions id be happy to help if I can. Do you have an idea where you will be settling in Calgary? We are in the SE at the mo looking to buy somewhere, currently going through the mortgage minefield. Have to say we do'nt miss York one bit, maybe some of the history but not much else oh and baked bean's but if i'm that dessperate I can pay $2.50 for them in the British shop here(sad but true). Hope any of this helps Ali |
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Originally Posted by louise033
(Post 4291189)
you can buy Heinz baked beans in Safeway or Superstore.
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4291201)
Yes but they arent UK style are they. :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by Steve_P
(Post 4291210)
No, they're a hell of a lot better. :D
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Re: Stampede question!
Originally Posted by daveh123
(Post 4286985)
Hi,
We are moving to Calgary in November but need to visit for a week in July so my girlfriend can take her occupational therapists exam and I can visit my new employers. The exam is the first week in July, when the Stampede is on which is probably a good thing as we would love to see what all the fuss is about.:) However, will the fact that the stampede is on have much bearing on getting around the city/ finding a cheap hotel, etc. We want to do as much as we can while we are there, such as finding areas to live... Thanks for any help. Dave. At the risk of being labelled a Killjoy I would urge you to look at this before thinking about the Calgary Stampede, and any other rodeo. Thank you. http://www.bucktherodeo.com/stampede.html http://www.downbound.com/Rodeos_s/430.htm |
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Originally Posted by snowgoose
(Post 4291237)
At the risk of being labelled a Killjoy I would urge you to look at this before thinking about the Calgary Stampede, and any other rodeo. Thank you.
http://www.bucktherodeo.com/stampede.html http://www.downbound.com/Rodeos_s/430.htm Killjoy. I presume you are also anti National Hunt (jump racing)? and A vegan? |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4291366)
Killjoy.
I presume you are also anti National Hunt (jump racing)? and A vegan? |
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Originally Posted by snowgoose
(Post 4291516)
I am against any activity which exploits and causes harm, injury and death to any creature - yes, I am a vegan. :)
I respect anyone that sticks to there beliefs AND lives by them. That said I also believe that the Stampede is an integral part of Calgary. |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4291535)
More power to you then.
I respect anyone that sticks to there beliefs AND lives by them. That said I also believe that the Stampede is an integral part of Calgary. So it is, albeit fraught with cruelty :eek: But thank you for respecting my beliefs - and yes, I do stick to them, much to the bewilderment of people in my small town! :) |
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Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
(Post 4291201)
Yes but they arent UK style are they. :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by snowgoose
(Post 4291237)
At the risk of being labelled a Killjoy I would urge you to look at this before thinking about the Calgary Stampede, and any other rodeo. Thank you.
http://www.bucktherodeo.com/stampede.html http://www.downbound.com/Rodeos_s/430.htm Lucy, my girlfriend is an animal lover and a veggie so not sure she'll enjoy those links. Probably best not to show her them!!!!!!!!!:sneaky: |
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Originally Posted by daveh123
(Post 4292872)
Lucy, my girlfriend is an animal lover and a veggie so not sure she'll enjoy those links. Probably best not to show her them!!!!!!!!!:sneaky:
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Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 4293604)
It's a brave move to take a vegetarian to Calgary
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Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
(Post 4293665)
I think the availability of vegetarian food in Calgary has been, for me, one of the bigger surprises about living here. Though I no longer eat a strictly vegetarian diet, I'm well aware of what one is after eating like that for 20 years. I have had no problems when eating out and no problems finding anything vegetarian in terms of groceries, etc... I've even seen grits. ;)
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Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 4293677)
OMG, do you get cheese grits too? If so I'm not going to be able to wriggle out of going to the Stampede this year.
I'm sure you'll just love the Stampede. |
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Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
(Post 4293720)
That I don't know and I'm not sure if I want to.
I'm sure you'll just love the Stampede. |
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Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 4293746)
We do enjoy rodeos. Anything with gaited horses is a bit too cruel for me but I can cope with chuck wagon races, bullfighting, processed battery hens. The idea is to drive and meet some people who would drive up from Colorado and go on to BC. We'll see, lots else happening at the moment.
Will you go all the way to the coast? |
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Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
(Post 4293800)
What I like the most about the Stampede is wondering around the corporate prisons downtown and watching stuffy types trying to look at ease with wearing the compulsory demin/cowboy hat getup.... anthropological heyday!
Will you go all the way to the coast? The parents-in-law have a long "camping" (actually fifth wheeling) trip in mind but I don't think I can be gone long enough to make the coast. Shame, I've been along the sea from Northern California to Mexico but never north of Seattle. Still, a lot could happen between now and the summer, I might get there. |
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Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
(Post 4293665)
I think the availability of vegetarian food in Calgary has been, for me, one of the bigger surprises about living here. Though I no longer eat a strictly vegetarian diet, I'm well aware of what one is after eating like that for 20 years. I have had no problems when eating out and no problems finding anything vegetarian in terms of groceries, etc... I've even seen grits. ;)
I was making the point about the cruelty of this activity, not the availability of vegetarian food....but I'm sure you knew that. The Stampede involves incredible cruelty but the majority of people who attend are blind to it, or don't care. :( |
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