Alberta

Wyoming or Montana in the USA? No – Alberta in Canada is the true cowboy mecca, and the Calgary Stampede is the biggest rodeo in the world. Faded blue jeans, Stetsons and cowboy boots: every July, cowgirls and cowboys gather in Calgary. The oil city at the foot of the Rocky Mountains then turns into one giant ranch. With its rodeos, concerts and shows, the Stampede is the tourist highlight of the year and the perfect opportunity for a ranch holiday in Alberta or in neighbouring British Columbia. Between Calgary and Vancouver, countless ranches of every kind offer exactly the adventure you are looking for. Whether you simply want to enjoy the outdoor activities (horse riding, fishing or leisurely meals in the open air) or would rather lend the ranchers a hand with their work – an experience could not be more authentic.