Newfoundland & Labrador and Alberta
With a large number of summer and winter events, Edmonton
prides itself as being the "Festival City". The city's "heritage days" festival sees the participation
of over 70 ethnic groups. Edmonton's Churchill Square is home to a large number of the
festivals, including the large Taste of Edmonton & The Works Art & Design Festival throughout
the summer months.
Calgary is also home to Carifest, the second largest Caribbean festival in the nation (after
Caribana in Toronto). Edmonton has Cariwest, a smaller Caribbean Parade in the downtown
streets. Both Edmonton and Calgary are also known for decent Film festivals. The city of
Calgary is also famous for its Calgary Stampede, dubbed "The Greatest Outdoor Show on
Earth." The Stampede is Canada's biggest rodeo festival and features various races and
competitions, such as calf roping and bull riding. In line with the western tradition of rodeo are
the cultural artisans that reside and create unique Alberta western heritage crafts