Calgary Stampede Kicks Off with Pancakes | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Calgary kicked off the Stampede unofficially with a pancake-fueled frenzy on Stephen Avenue—crowds packed in for flapjacks, big-name politicos like Premier Danielle Smith and Federal Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and a whole lot of western spirit. It’s not just breakfast—it’s a celebration of Alberta’s grit, heritage, and the start of summer’s biggest rodeo bash. Tourism hopes to smash last year’s attendance record, and with renovated streets and sizzling griddles, the city’s fully in Stampede mode. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…