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Chapter 01
1886 - 1913
The Exhibition and the Stampede have grown with the city of Calgary.
Chapter 02
1914 - 1945
Between the First and Second World Wars, the Calgary Stampede served as a training ground, a showcase for Western Canadian production and an escape from tumultuous world events.
Chapter 03
1946 - 2011
During the second half of the 20th century, the Calgary Stampede expanded and became the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Chapter 04
2011 - Present
The Stampede welcomed its second century with fanfare in 2012 and was devastated by a flood in 2013, but the show went on and it continues to celebrate the community as well as western heritage and culture.
Do you have a piece of Stampede History?
The Calgary Stampede Archives is a growing collection, please contact us if you have an item of Stampede history you wish to donate.
About the Calgary Stampede
Historical Committee
Stampede Park features 17 significant outdoor pieces of art including murals and bronze sculptures, found throughout Stampede Park. One of the most notable pieces is named “By the Banks of the Bow”. It features 15 horses and 2 cowboys and is one of the largest pieces of art in North America. In 2014,”100 Years of Champions” was unveiled. It honors the champions of the Calgary Stampede rodeo and chuckwagon races. Learn about each unique piece of art and where to visit them.
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