Stampede Park is an event district in southeast Calgary, known for the Calgary Stampede and venues including the BMO Centre and Scotiabank Saddledome. CTrain stations serve the grounds year-round, and checking the event-specific travel details before you go can help you choose an entrance and route.
- Location: Along Macleod Trail S.E., between 12 Avenue S.E. and 25 Avenue S.E.
- CTrain: Erlton/Stampede and Victoria Park/Stampede stations serve the Park year-round.
- Parking: Stampede Park lots have a flat rate of $18 per day.
- Public entrances: At the north, west and south ends of the Park.
What Stampede Park includes
Stampede Park brings event venues and public grounds together in southeast Calgary. Its public entrances sit at the north, west and south ends, while the BMO Centre is in the Culture + Entertainment District, southeast of downtown.
For the BMO Centre, use its address—1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1—when planning your route. If your plans also include a game or show, the Scotiabank Saddledome visitor guide covers getting there and planning an event night.
Events and dates to check
Event schedules and travel arrangements depend on what is happening at Stampede Park, so confirm the details for your visit before setting out. The Calgary Stampede is a major event held at the grounds, while the BMO Centre, Cowboys Casino and Scotiabank Saddledome are among the other destinations in the district.
For the BMO Centre, Cowboys Casino and Scotiabank Saddledome, Victoria Park/Stampede is the suggested CTrain stop. For GMC Stadium, use Erlton/Stampede as the suggested stop.
How do you get to Stampede Park from the Chinook area?
Stampede Park is about 45 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car from a two-star motel in Calgary. The Erlton/Stampede station is about 36 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car from the motel, but Victoria Park/Stampede may be a better stop for some venues within the Park.
Calgary Transit serves the Park at both stations year-round.
Transit and parking on busy days
Choose your CTrain stop based on your destination within the Park, then confirm event-day parking and payment details with Calgary Parking. Payment options include a parking app, pay-as-guest online and on-site pay machines. For trip planning from the Chinook area, Calgary public transport from the Chinook area covers local transit.
The 11th Avenue Parking Lot is at 520 11th Avenue SE, with a flat rate of $12 per day and a stated 7-minute walk to the BMO Centre. Calgary Transit’s mobile app is an option for purchasing transit fares.
What to confirm before setting out
Check the official site before you go for event-day transit, parking and guest-service details. For parking information, check Calgary Parking; for event and Park details, check the Calgary Stampede.
Bikes may be parked at Park entrances, but bicycles and other wheeled items, including scooters and skateboards, are not permitted on the Park. Pets cannot be accommodated, though assisted-living animals are permitted.
FAQs
Where is Stampede Park?
Stampede Park is in southeast Calgary along Macleod Trail S.E., between 12 Avenue S.E. and 25 Avenue S.E.
What is the address of the BMO Centre?
The BMO Centre is at 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1.
Can you rent a wheelchair or stroller at Stampede Park?
Wheelchair and stroller rentals cost $3 per hour, with a $50 deposit and ID required. Day-use lockers cost $5.