You don’t have to be a film buff to find something worth watching at the Calgary International Film Festival. CIFF is back in Calgary from September 24 to October 4, 2026, bringing films from around the world to theatres across the city, including movies fresh from Cannes, Sundance and other major festivals, Canadian and world…
If you’ve been dreaming of visiting the Middle East, or looking for an easier way to reach destinations across Asia, Africa, and beyond, there’s exciting news for Calgary travellers. Etihad Airways is officially launching non-stop flights between Calgary (YYC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) starting October 25, 2026, making international travel even more convenient for Albertans….
The FIFA World Cup Final is almost here, and if you’re looking for somewhere more exciting than your living room, Calgary has plenty of great options. From free outdoor fan zones to giant movie theatre screens, here are five unique places to experience the biggest match of the tournament. 1. Eau Claire Plaza If you’re…
From scenic hikes and suspension bridges to cozy cafés and local gems, here’s exactly how we spent three unforgettable days exploring Golden, British Columbia. How We Spent 3 Days in Golden Golden is often seen as a quick stop on the way to Banff or Yoho National Park, but after spending three days here, we…
Have you ever been stuck in traffic and thought, “I could’ve parked my car and walked there faster?” That was us a few days ago. We were on our way to the Calgary Stampede and, like always, we took our usual route without giving it a second thought. A few minutes later we found ourselves…
#ad | In partnership with SHEIN Canada One of the hardest parts about festival season isn’t deciding which concert to go to. It’s deciding what to wear. Whether you’re heading to BADLANDS, Calgary Stampede concerts, Country Thunder, or another summer festival, finding an outfit that feels like you (without spending a fortune) can be surprisingly…
One of the most common questions we get every Stampede is: “Should I drive, take the CTrain, or Uber?” The answer depends on where you’re coming from, but for most visitors, we’d recommend Calgary Transit. During Stampede, hundreds of thousands of people make their way to Stampede Park every day. Roads become congested, parking fills…
There’s no better way to end a day at the Calgary Stampede than watching the night sky light up with fireworks. Every evening during Stampede, thousands of people gather across Calgary to watch one of the city’s most anticipated summer traditions. Some watch from inside GMC Stadium after the Evening Show. Others spread out blankets…
There’s no experience quite like sitting inside GMC Stadium as the Calgary Stampede comes to life. Whether you’re cheering on the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls during the Rodeo, watching the thunder of the chuckwagons race around the track, or looking up as fireworks light up the Calgary skyline, these are some of the most…
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that almost everyone has the same questions before visiting the Calgary Stampede. Instead of making you search through dozens of different websites, we’ve brought together the questions we receive most often from our community into one guide. We’ll continue updating this page throughout the 2026…
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