Kev M (Queenslander) replied:

Gee tough choice, but I think that I would have done the same thing.

I decided a few years ago that the only OS trips that I intend to do will be to go to the Calgary Stampede and the PBR finals in Las Vegas

Have a good trip, you sure that I won't fit in your suitcase??

Cheers Kev

John R (SA) replied:

Good on ya Poppy!!! Have a ball!

I was lucky enough to be there a year or two ago - drove out from Vancouver, through the Rockies. Loved it (though there are a hell of a lot of gonads in goosenecks driving at 75km/h, with few overtaking opportunities).

The stampede is (as you're possibly aware) a bit like a big royal show here, though the whole town gets in on the act (at a rough guess, Calgary would be of similar size to Adelaide) - everyone getting about in cowboy hats & tassles. Though I never could quite come to terms with denim skirts + cowboy boots. Maybe you could explain that to me when you get back!

Plenty to see at the rodeo, and they run virtually every event each day, so you don't spend all day watching bulls or horses.

There's one event, the name of which escapes me at the moment but which could possibly be called the "Thelwell introduction to rodeo". It starts with little kids on ponies, and ends with little kids being dragged around the stadium by steers. Very entertaining.

Have an awesome trip!

Bonz (Vic) replied:

Heading to Calgary in September for 18 days, doing a few other bits too, but want to go see the Saddledome when we're therre , missed it last time. Have a great trip, we may have to swap stories one day

Alan W replied:

Hi Ray
Hope whilst you are in the area you get to see Banff,and of course Banff Springs and it's Hotel.

And just up the road Lake Louise, and just a little further The Icefields. Where does one stop?????

Love Canada, my second home. Enjoy!!!

Regards
Alan