Stampede 101

Be prepared for Stampede this year. Here are some tips for getting around during Stampede.

Stampede and COVID-19

The Calgary Stampede is back, and will run from July 9-18. There will be some changes that you’ll need to know for the 2021 Stampede and you can find them here: https://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede

For the most up-to-date information about Calgary Transit’s guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit https://www.calgarytransit.com/content/transit/en/home/news/covid-info---rider-resource.html

Getting to the grounds:

From City Hall Station, it's only a 10-15 minute walk to the main gates.

Catch a shuttle bus to Erlton/Stampede Station from:

Macleod Trail @ 7 Avenue S.E. (Old City Hall)
1 Street @ 7 Avenue S.E. Convention Centre Parkade)

Take the Red Line CTrain to Victoria Park/Stampede or Erlton/Stampede stations. Centre Street and City Hall stations become extremely crowded between 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. You may have to wait to get onto a CTrain.

Here is a map showing the different options to get to the grounds.

We’re up for Stampede – 24 hour ride

While the Calgary Stampede will look different this year, we’re still here for you after a long day of Stampede fun, with 24 hour CTrain service. Round the clock service begins the evening of July 8, and ends the late evening of July 18.

CTrain Schedule:

Every 5-8 min, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Every 10 min, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Every 5-8 min, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Every 10 min, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Every 15 min, 10 p.m. to midnight
Every 30 min. midnight to 5:30 a.m.

Route 504 Schedule:

Every 15-30 minutes July 8-11
Every 10-15 minutes July 12-16
Every 15 minutes July 17-18.

For the exact schedule, please use our Next Ride or Schedules feature.

Bus Schedules:

Extended bus service from downtown until 1:20 a.m. from July 9-18:

Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 22, 301, 302, 304.

Discounted Transit Day Passes

You can buy a discounted Stampede transit day pass to get anywhere in the city all day long (until end of service) from July 9 to 18:

Adult day pass: $7.00 (reg. $11.00)
Youth day pass: $5.00 (reg. $8.00)

Stampede day passes are available during the 10 days of Stampede on My Fare or from ticket vending machines located at CTrain stations.

Passes are valid until 4 a.m. the following day.

Stay safe and have fun

Here are a few tips to ensure you have safe Stampede while using Calgary Transit:

Be alert and aware of your surroundings
Look both ways before crossing the CTrain tracks
Only cross the tracks at the designated locations
Stand behind the yellow line
Hold your kids hands
Call 911 or use the Help phones on the platforms or in the CTrain in case of an emergency
If you have any questions or concerns about your safety, let any of our transit staff know
Stay up-to-date on our current COVID guidelines

The Calgary Stampede has something for everyone, and we’ll take you there and get you back. Have fun, and please remember to respect everyone around you!

Together, we’re going places.

Calgary Transit Access drop-off / pick-up information

We will drop-off and pick-up on the hour at the following two locations:

Stampede Exhibition - east side of Erlton Station (address: 2416 2 A Street S.E.)
Cowboy's Casino - Entrance off of 12 Avenue S.E. (address: 421 12 Avenue S.E.)

The last pick up on the hour will be 11 p.m. - 11:20 p.m.

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