Saturday 8th July, 2006

During the 10 days of Stampede the Stampede Park is abuzz with festivities akin to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, but much much bigger. Two of the main attractions are the rodeo and the chuckwagon races. Between these there is 1 million dollars in prizemoney on offer, so the competition is fierce.

Above: The main stampede stadium, home to the rodeo and chuckwagons, starting to fill up for an afternoon of rodeo action.

Above: The chuckwagons start their race after they have been loaded by their free riders.

Below: Coming around the final bend toward the finish line.

Below: The RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) putting on a precision marching show.