Pre-Stampede Breakfast

The Calgary Stampede has been a beloved tradition for locals and visitors since 1912. Known for its entertaining days full of Western hospitality and pancake breakfasts, it also embodies community spirit. The entire city joins in the excitement of this 10-day festival.

Our Pre-Stampede Breakfast is open to all! Start your celebrating early with CRIEC, Platform, as we network, enjoy a great breakfast and delve into Calgary's history and culture.

For our newcomer professional to Calgary, we want to help you get ready for the Stampede. Our Stampede 101 program offers a brief introduction to the history and significance of the Stampede. You'll learn all about Stampede culture and the networking opportunities it presents.

1. Understand Your Community:

• The Stampede isn’t just about horses and rodeo. It’s music, culture, food, fashion, and fireworks—a “social institution” of the city. Participating in the Calgary Stampede will help you better understand and appreciate Alberta.

2. Networking Opportunities:

• The Stampede is the city’s biggest networking event of the year. It’s a great time to build new connections and get to know other Calgarians.
• Get to know and meet IT and Tech Professionals, Human Resource Professionals, Finance Professionals, Administrative Professionals, and many more talented folks from various fields.
• For our mentors, this is a valuable opportunity to connect with other mentors, mentees and community partners, This can be incredibly valuable for newcomers looking to establish themselves in their new home.

3. Just Plain Fun:

• There’s a lot to see and do on the Stampede grounds and off—from pancake breakfasts across the city, various concerts and entertainment throughout the grounds, and the Elbow River Camp celebrating Indigenous heritage. It’s a fun and exciting way to experience Calgary’s vibrant culture.

Western-style pancake Breakfast: Enjoy a delicious breakfast that captures the spirit of the West.

Indigenous Performances: Celebrate Indigenous culture with performances that showcase the rich heritage and traditions of Indigenous communities.

This event is part of CRIEC's Cultural Event Series - Celebrating Diversity and Enhancing Intercultural Connections Among Albertans. It provides opportunities for immigrant professionals to learn about Indigenous history, take part in experiential learning, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of immigrant and non-immigrant communities.

Register Now Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Platform Innovation Centre, 407 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada