CFL Stampeders Game
The Calgary Stampeders are a professional football team in the CFL Canadian Football League. Their home stadium is the McMahon Stadium by the University of Calgary. The CFL season runs from June to November. Their outdoor games are always a good time and a true Canadian experience especially in the snow in -20°C weather. During the Summer, tail gate parties start at around Noon on game day. Parking can be tricky in the area, might be best to park further and walk or take Calgary Transit either bus or C-Train. The official colours are red and white, so wear some red to the game and cheer for the Stamps. Interesting tidbit: Dwayne Johnson as in The Rock briefly played for the Calgary Stampeders.
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NHL Flames Game
Calgary Flames hockey games are probably the hottest ticket in town whenever they’re playing. Just look at the TV broadcasts and see the C of Red every home game. You can usually tell when there’s a game downtown. There will be tons of traffic and people walking around everywhere. Regular NHL season runs from early October to April with playoffs lasting until June.
This photo was taken way back in 2004 after the Flames’ Stanley Cup playoff run. I remember it very well, it was my last year at the University of Calgary and the whole city was just buzzing with excitement. Look on the right, #23 himself Martin Gelinas who should’ve won it for us in Game 6 against Tampa.
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PGA Tour Champions Shaw Charity Classic Golf Tournament
The Shaw Charity Classic is a golf tournament in Calgary held since 2013 played at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club around late August / early September. It is a regular event on the PGA Tour Champions formerly known as the Champions Tour and Senior PGA Tour. It is a charity event for several non-profit organizations mainly relating to children and cancer. Go and see what this level of professional golfers can do.