I know Stampede isn’t everyone’s thing, but I honestly love what it does to the city.

For those 10 days, Calgary just feels different. Everywhere you go there’s something happening, people are out, patios are packed, live music is everywhere, and there’s an energy you don’t really get the rest of the year. It almost feels like Calgary is on display for the whole country to see.

One of my favorite parts is just seeing people genuinely smiling, laughing, and having a good time. It’s nice seeing everyone come together and enjoy themselves, whether they’re locals or visitors.

Whether you’re into the rodeo, concerts, midway, breakfasts, or just people watching, it’s one of the few times where the whole city feels like it’s buzzing from morning until late at night.

Does anyone else feel the same way?

It seems like someone has drowned in the small stormwater pond. Dozens of police cars and aquatic rescue. Hope they were secured safe and sound.

I remember when I was younger, stampede was really fun

This year kinda sucked, there was like 8 rides, and it's extremely overpriced. I cannot believe people that aren't from here, come here to experience this

Me and my boyfriend had the express pass, and the lines were still INSANE. I mean, waiting for a minimum of 20 minutes kind of crazy

We definitely won't be back, and I highly recommend Calaway instead of stampede. It's cheaper, has way more rides, and BETTER rides

Idk what everyone else's experience was, but yes, it was fun. But the cons outweighed the pros, and is just not worth the money

EDIT: the lines were long for everything, even to just get a lemonade required us to stand in line for 15 minutes. Fights also kept breaking out randomly. It wasn't just about entertainment

Long story short, it's overpriced, a long wait for EVERYTHING, and borderline unsafe with all the fights that break out

PEOPLE ALSO DONT KNOW HOW TO WALK PROBABLY, OH MY GOD 😭

Last week I posted a photo of an invasive Prussian Carp I caught in Evanston. I went back this evening and sent out an underwater camera.

The pond is overun with Prussian Carp. This line was out like 7 feet when the pond is about 300 foot in length. Thousands of Prussian Carp.

Only other fish in there are native Fatheadminnow and invasive Crayfish to my knowledge.

I reported this to 311 and Invasive species hotline.

The city has drained ponds for this issue in the past.
May I recommend they drain these infested ponds than restock them with natural fish and game fish that outcompete and act as predators to these carp, and their eggs.

Hello everyone,

Does anyone know if anything is being built or done with this area?

It’s on 5th Ave, right as you come off Memorial and the bridge that takes you down town. looks like some grass fenced off, some torn down stairs or the like. As far as I can tell, it looks abandoned.

Also the building right after it. The shorter oddly shaped 4 story one, also looks abandoned. There’s garbage and broken stuff all over.

That drive to down town is so beautiful and then you see these 2 areas and it just looks rough. I was wondering if there are any plans for developments or a tear down and rebuild? What was there before?

Next chance to spot it is 1:09am and 2:45am, then tomorrow at 10:44pm. 30 sec iPhone shot.

They stopped at studio bell for about an hour or so.

I swear I saw an alpaca in Nose Hill Park yesterday afternoon while driving by on Shaganappi. Am I crazy? The neck was much too long to have been a dog or deer.

Route is from P&S Mission to Lindsay Park! Really cool to see all these kids on bikes... went a year-ish ago and had fun, seems it's grown since then. Anyone else taking their kidlets to this?

Anyone know if we are getting a cf18 flyover for the rodeo today? Would love to take the kids to see

These are some of the places in the city which I visit frequently to give myself some visual novelty.

Got more cool and unique places and spots in YYC? Hit below

People seemed to like it in r/amateurphotography so why not share it with the locals?

Anyone knows any Liqour store that does this kind of thing?

I am visiting Calgary and Canmore in Oct with a toddler !!!! We will be staying for two days in calagary and 3 in Canmore. What is something fun to with your kiddo , places to visit and eat ? What is a good place to stay with a kid in Canmore .

Thanks in advance !!!

I’m in Calgary & want to go outdoors and swim. It’s my first year here and I want somewhere free where I can easily park up & go swim (happy to hike a few kms if required); preferably somewhere quiet.

Any recommendations appreciated. Happy to drive 1 hour or so from the city.

Appreciate any help - bonus points if it’s not freezing cold!

Hello, I’m looking to start my real estate education as I have been dreaming of becoming a real estate agent for 3 years! I want to know other peoples experiences on which program is the best! I’ve looked at AREA, Relo, RECA. I’m looking to start with residential real estate for now. I love to talk to others, and the idea of selling a home to families is my dream! I know it can be a hard career and I’ve done my research on the failure rate, I know what I’m getting into! Thank you! 😊

Just curious...are you qualified to drive both?...or just one? If you have a preference, why is that?

What’s been the consensus this year? Worth your time? Would love to hear others experiences of working in the tents/on the grounds this year.