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Parking fines and safety tips for Calgary Stampede

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  • June 23, 2025

Information | Parking restrictions

If you are driving during Calgary Stampede this year, it is important to know where and how to park safely and responsibly as every parking decision you make determines the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Please park safely and responsibly throughout Stampede to avoid fines and tows.

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Parking fines

If a parking ticket has been issued and placed on your vehicle's windshield, you will be required to pay the fine. If you pay your ticket within 30 days, you will save up to 20% on the penalty amount.

Payment timeframe You pay Fine amount
The first 10 days Lowest fine $40
Between 10 and 30 days Next highest fine $50

See Calgary Parking Bylaw Section 3(1)(k)

Parking safety tips

We know parking can be a hassle, be sure to follow these tips to makes things just a little bit easier:

  • There’s an app for that: Use the MyParking app to easily find parking and pay on the go.
  • No account? No problem: You can still pay with your phone using the Virtual Pay Machine (VPM).
  • Plan ahead: Use the Parking Planner to book your parking in advance.
  • Follow the signs: Always read parking signs to avoid tickets or towing.
  • Know your limits: Some areas have time restrictions. Set a reminder to move your vehicle on time.
  • Lock up: Be sure to lock your doors and don't leave valuables in sight!

Watching the fireworks

Fireworks have a certain magic when they light up the sky, transforming a regular evening into an extraordinary show of colours and sounds. They are best viewed anywhere within and throughout Stampede Park or The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (formerly Fort Calgary). While West Ramsay (Scotsman's Hill) is a popular destination to watch the fireworks, please note that vehicle access is restricted.

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Restricted Access to West Ramsay: From Thursday, July 3, to Sunday, July 13, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be limited vehicle access to West Ramsay from Spiller Road and 8 Street S.E. Ramsay residents and their visitors are assured of convenient access with their access permits at a vehicle entry point once their Stampede Access Permit is displayed. 

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MyParking App

For the best rates, session notifications and an easy to find parking map, download the MyParking App:

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