Aerial reel: official Stampede Ranch footage
Longview, Alberta · Cowboy Trail
The Stampede
Ranch
Where untamed landscape meets refined Western hospitality. A private foothill sanctuary custom-crafted for timeless gatherings.
Scroll
Upcoming Events
Ride 2 Hunt
An unforgettable afternoon where the adrenaline of the ride meets the thrill of the hunt.
Our Story
135 Years in the
Alberta Foothills
Carved into the breathtaking Alberta foothills since 1885, this storied land has hosted frontier legends, Hollywood royalty, and generations of visionaries. Today, that legacy reemerges as Canada's premier private ranch estate, where heritage, elevated design, and uncompromising hospitality converge.
Out Here, the World Feels Different.
The Ranch
The Ranch Experience
Full Ranch Rental
Complete private access to Stampede Ranch: the grounds, the gathering spaces and qualifying amenities, held for your group alone.
Explore the ranch →
Weddings & Celebrations
An exclusive Western destination for the whole occasion: a private estate for a multi-day celebration, not a room on a list.
Plan your wedding →
Corporate & Private Events
Executive retreats, gatherings, milestone celebrations and hosted Western experiences, arranged with the ranch team.
Explore experiences →
135 Years in the Making
A scroll-driven journey through the Minesinger, Weadick, and Edey eras.
Read the story →
A Legacy Worth Elevating
135+ Years in the
Alberta Foothills
1885
Beginnings at the Bar U
Henry Minesinger establishes the ranch that becomes The Stampede Ranch.
1920–1947
Weadick & LaDue
Calgary Stampede founder Guy Weadick turns the ranch into a dude ranch.
1965–2013
The Edey Family
The Stampede Boys' Ranch offers 1,000+ young men purpose and ranch life.
Today
A New Chapter
A working cattle ranch opens its gates to weddings and events. The Lodge and Event Venue, currently under construction, mark their grand opening in 2027.
Grand Opening 2027
The Premier Experience
The Ranch, Exclusively Yours
For extraordinary occasions that deserve complete privacy, reserve Stampede Ranch as your own private Western estate.
Full ranch rentals provide exclusive access to the property's primary gathering spaces, grounds, and qualifying amenities (including the Spa & Wellness Center and the Gym), allowing the ranch team to create a completely tailored experience for your group.
- Suitable forDestination weddings, executive retreats, corporate gatherings, milestone celebrations, private multi-day events and curated Western experiences.
- ExclusivityThe property is held for one group at a time.
- AmenitiesQualifying amenities are included as determined by the ranch team.
Coming to the Ranch
The Event Venue
Soaring vaulted roofs, grand wrought-iron accents and expansive seating beneath exposed trusses, designed by Bennett Partners for weddings, corporate events, galas and significant private gatherings, and held exclusively for your group.
Coming to the Ranch
The Lodge
An architectural haven of timber and stone: cozy hearth fires, curated spirits and breathtaking wraparound mountain decks, with manicured pond edges and covered stone walkways beyond.
The Lodge is offered as an exclusive-use property, reserved in its entirety rather than room by room, for private groups, executive retreats, wedding parties and multi-day gatherings.
“Make it the greatest thing of its kind in the world.”Guy Weadick, founder of the Calgary Stampede & ranch owner, 1920–1947
Stories From the Ranch
The Ranch, In Motion.
The land, the people and the moments that make The Stampede Ranch what it is. A closer look at life here, one story at a time.
The Mercantile
Official Ranch Goods
Wear the legacy. Hand-selected Western apparel, custom leather goods, and heirloom keepsakes emblazoned with the historic Stampede Ranch mark. The online Mercantile launches with Phase 2.
Coming Soon: the Mercantile opens with Phase 2.
Plan Your Visit
Begin Your Legacy at the Ranch
Whether hosting an intimate retreat, a high-profile corporate buyout, or a multi-day wedding celebration under the open Alberta sky, our team ensures an extraordinary experience tailored to your vision.