Great to see, very special place for all ages. Very well maintained grounds.lots of food options...and kids love it too
This is a lovely place to see. The grounds are amazing, the buildings are well kept and the shows are very good.
Amazing place to visit any time but the Christmas market brings the place to life. So much to see, local craft vendors etc
I have been going to events at Spruce Meadows since 1976 and I have witnessed its evolution into a superb international horse facility. The grounds are clean and well landscaped, the exhibits are a good mix of everything, and the food services are good. The horse jumping competition is world class- it is exciting and entertaining. And so cheap - great family outing.
world class facility. great food kiosks. minimal cost. attractions for all. has wonderful xmas market also
This event coincides with the Calgary Stampede. As well as seeing world class Jumpers you can enjoy some of the bands that attend the Stampede parade. Spruce Meadows is always great unless it is raining!
This place is a gem. We are seniors who like to give our grandkids a day out somewhere special and SM has become a family tradition. Parking is free and entry minimal, if not free with coupons. A wonderful family oriented venue, lots of food, shopping, play areas, entertainment and of course, horse jumping events and getting up close and personal with the horses. A wonderful wonderful place. Highly recommend.
Spruce Meadows is a treed areas that tends to remain green much of the summer as it is closer to the mountains and gets more moisture than the semi-arid regions to the south, north and east. When the weather is hot and sunny there is ample tree shade. You will enjoy the major events.
Have been a few times and never disappointed. Had a friend from Germany during the Calgary stampede when we took a day and enjoyed Spruce Meadows. She is a show jumpers and dressage rider at home. So thought that Spruce meadows was the highlight of her trip. As she walked around the barns she asked questions and the staff spent the time to answer her. She was so excited she will deffinatly be back again!
If you or your family is into horses this the place.Full disclosure I did work here in the 80s/90s. The tournaments are great if you want to watch completion at the highest level. If you want a more relaxed day go during the down times and just Wander around.