Tour Stampede Park, take in all the stories.

Where else can you travel through time, lift the curtain on a legacy, and see how a legend was born?

With BTS: Behind The Stampede, you’ll explore over a century of history, thrills, spills, characters and champions. Starting off at Sam Centre, this two-hour tour will take you on a nostalgic trolley ride through some of the highlights of Stampede Park: The Tipi sculpture in Community Park East to learn about the deep connections between Stampede and the First Nations People of Treaty 7, an exclusive experience at the chuckwagon track and rodeo chutes, and a few other surprises along the way. You’ll understand how Calgary’s history and the Stampede’s legacy are forever intertwined.

About The Tour

Guests start with Sam Centre’s 15-minute multimedia show in the Stampede Sensations room and enjoy mini donuts before boarding the historic Stampede Trolley.

First stop

Community Park South Tipi sculpture, where guests disembark and learn about the long-standing relationship between Treaty 7 Nations and the Calgary Stampede.

Second stop

The Infield, where guests walk in the dirt, stand in the centre of the Infield, explore behind the chutes, and get a peek into the suites.

Guests then travel past the chuckwagon barns, with commentary on the history of chuckwagon racing, continuing along past GMC Stadium and the Nutrien Western Event Centre.

Third stop

The Banks of the Bow, where historic and modern landmarks meet (Victoria Pavilion and BMO Centre). Guests try their hand at trick roping and capture a group photo.

After the Tour

A quick ride back to Sam Centre, where volunteers share personal stories about their involvement with the organization, concluding with an interactive Stampede poster experience and extra time to explore.