Which Canadian province is home to the Calgary Stampede?

The Canadian province home to the Calgary Stampede is Alberta. The annual rodeo, exhibition and festival takes place in Calgary, Alberta, and is one of the province’s most recognizable cultural events.

The Stampede’s roots reach back to 1886, when Calgary’s agricultural society held its first fair. The modern Stampede began in 1912, when American promoter Guy Weadick organized a large rodeo and western festival. In 1923, his event merged with Calgary’s industrial exhibition, creating the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.

Today, the ten-day event is known for professional rodeo competitions, chuckwagon racing, agricultural displays, a parade, concerts and a midway. It is often nicknamed "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and draws visitors from across Canada and internationally. Calgary itself is frequently called the "Stampede City," while Alberta is often associated with ranching, oil production and prairie landscapes.

A common mix-up is confusing Calgary with Edmonton, Alberta’s capital. Calgary is Alberta’s largest city by metropolitan population and sits in the southern part of the province, near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.