The history of Calgary Stampede's famous pancake breakfasts

The history of Calgary Stampede's famous pancake breakfasts

For almost as long as the Calgary Stampede has existed, the event has become synonymous with the Stampede breakfast. Every day of the 10-day event will see crews set up at locations across the city, serving thousands of hungry Calgarians fresh pancakes, in a tradition that dates back over 100 years. From the first documented breakfasts to modern day, here’s how the Stampede breakfast has evolved over the years. THE FIRST BREAKFASTS While the fir…