EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 24 MIN
From olden to golden: the history (and future!) of the Calgary Stampede Grounds
from This is Calgary
How much do you know about the history of the Stampede Grounds? It's a trip! This week, Jenny talks to Calgary Stampede CEO Joel Cowley about how the grounds first took shape (hint: farming!) and evolved into a 200-plus-acre extravaganza of Western culture (and a lot more). Joel talks about some of his favourite historic spots on the site, the challenges of running such a major event in the middle of a big city... and, with the construction of Scotia Place arena, what's in store for the Stampede Grounds in the years to come.For further reading, visit Stampede Through the Years.
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