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Tourists turn McMahon Stadium parking lot into temporary Stampede campground

09.07.2026 02:13 1 min 1 source
CTVNews ENG

Hundreds of RVs, travel trailers and luxury motorhomes have taken over the west parking lot of Calgary's McMahon Stadium, where tourists are camping out during the Calgary Stampede. The lot, normally used only for parking during Stampeders games, becomes a temporary campground during the festival.

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Tourists turn McMahon Stadium parking lot into temporary Stampede campground

09.07.2026 CTVNews ENG Original source

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