Major Canadian Rodeos

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List of major rodeos held in Canada, organized by Province.

Alberta

  • Bruce Stampede in Bruce
  • Calgary Stampede and Exhibition in Calgary
  • Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton
  • Grande Prairie Stompede in Grande Prairie
  • Ponoka Stampede in Ponoka being Canada’s largest 7-day Pro Rodeo.
  • Raymond Stampede in Raymond being Canada’s first and oldest rodeo, started in 1902.
  • Strathmore Stampede in Strathmore Canada’s 3rd largest rodeo.
  • Wildrose Rodeo Finals in Barrhead
  • Stavely Pro Rodeo in Stavely, Alberta being the world’s first indoor rodeo.
  • Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede in Medicine Hat, Alberta
  • Spring Indoor Rodeo in Medicine Hat, Alberta

British Columbia

  • Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair in the town centre of Cloverdale, in Surrey
  • Williams Lake Stampede held in Williams Lake, British Columbia around the July 1st long weekend each year.

Manitoba

  • The Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition is the largest professional rodeo east of Calgary, Alberta. It held in the town of Morris, Manitoba during the month of July. Started in 1963.

Ontario

  • North American Professional Cowboys Extreme Tour Finals: over 30 Events throughout the season lead into the Extreme Tour Finals on New Year’s Eve in London, Ontario

Saskatchewan

  • Wood Mountain Stampede in Wood Mountain Regional Park, Saskatchewan, the Oldest Continuous Rodeo in Canada. Held during the month of July. Started in 1890.

Quebec

  • Festival Western de Saint-Tite in Saint-Tite, the 2nd Largest Rodeo in Canada