Located just south of downtown Calgary, Stampede Park captures Canada's attention every July during the world-famous Calgary Stampede. This massive festival features rodeos and all things Wild West.

She said she encourages people to take Calgary Transit to their destination, but there are parking lots within walking distance — including one on the south side of Stampede Park, Platform ...

Kerri Souriol, vice-president for the Calgary Stampede Park development and major projects, said the project will be funded by the Stampede, although she did not say how much it would cost.

“It really is a momentous occasion,” Navada Phipps, western events specialist for the Calgary Stampede, said in a Friday interview. The goal of the event sounds simple: rope a calf, stop the ...