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      Transport during the 2013 stampede

      Calgary Apr 28, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Hi all
      We're travelling from New Zealand to Calgary for the stampede, arrive 1st July/depart 8th. We're two couples and one of us has bad knees so we thought that we'd try to avoid public transport for him and opt for a rental car.
      We've arranged parking in the grounds and seating for the parade;so far so good. The big question is parking for the parade. We're staying on 16th Ave NW and the parade breakfast is 7am at the corner of 8th Ave SW & 7th St SW. The plan is to leave early and drive to the 24 hour parkade at 722 8th Ave SW and be there by 6am.
      No idea what traffic will be like then or how long to get to the parkade so any advice would be really helpful.
      Also as our car rental is costing a hair raising $1883 CAD for 8 days (although this includes $199 one way drop off fee to Edmonton) we'd heard that some car sales will sell a car and then buy it back after a short term visit and pay approx $1000 less. Anyone know anything of this?
      I know the sensible and cheaper option is to use the train but we're catering to our friend who can't stand for too long. Thanks for any advice.

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    • Travelling to Fort MacMaurry seeking advice:

      by baseball007 Online Now Apr 2, 2011 at 9:04 AM

      My name is David, I'm a caricature artist. That means I draw faces from life and make them comical looking. Is there a place in town where there is a constant gathering of people soializing where I could draw these funny faces of people? Is there a main hangout where the oilmen gather when they are not working? thanks for you help, David

      1 Answer Jun 7, 2012 at 7:59 AM
    • Snow in Fort McMurray

      by vero2v Online Now Oct 8, 2007 at 8:43 AM

      Hi, I am a French photographer and with a journalist we are about to come to Fort Mcmurray for a reportage on oil sand next week. For the pictures, I need some snow. Is there some now? Also, all the hotels look full. Any advice? Many thanks to all of you, See you soon, V

      4 Answers Oct 9, 2007 at 8:00 AM
    • life in fortmcmurray.

      by chitraanirudh Online Now Jul 5, 2007 at 9:40 PM

      hi folks, we will be moving to fort in november.Heard that it will be very cold that time.Since I am coming from singapore,we don't get winter clothes here.Are there good shops to buy winter clothings in fortmc? How is the life there in general? I want to hear it from pple who live there.How is the traffic there? I do not know driving,so I have to learn driving after coming there. How is westwood high? I plan to put my 16 yr old son in that school. Pls share yr experiences abt living in fortmm.

      4 Answers Jul 16, 2007 at 1:22 PM
    • looking for info

      by tevlev Online Now Aug 21, 2006 at 5:19 PM

      My husband is going there in Nov of this year. He will be staying in a work camp, could we get some information on those camps. Please and Thankyou.

      3 Answers Aug 21, 2006 at 8:42 PM
    • Night Clubs!!

      by 1Ashlee Online Now May 3, 2006 at 10:27 PM

      Hi everyone im just wondering about Fort McMurray if they have any good night clubs such as Hip-hop, etc?? 4 of my friends and me are moving there for work this month we dont know anything about this place but look forward to having a lot of fun there~~~!

      2 Answers May 4, 2006 at 4:30 PM
    • music in fort mcmurray?

      by kaybe Online Now Apr 26, 2006 at 1:12 PM

      I'm planning on moving to fort mcmurray soon, and I was just wondering if there are any private music teachers there. I play double bass and am looking for a bass teacher in mcmurray, and also maybe a piano teacher. Help?

      1 Answer Apr 26, 2006 at 6:45 PM
    • accomodation in Fort Mac

      by bisi Online Now Apr 13, 2006 at 6:24 PM

      Hi, in less then a month my family and me are moving to Fort Mcmurray.Can you help me with some info about renting an apt. I only know it is very expencive, but is it dificuilt to find one? Thank you! This site is great, I've found a lot of pics and helpful info

    • accomodation in Fort Mac

      by bisi Online Now Apr 13, 2006 at 6:23 PM

      Hi, in less then a month my family and me are moving to Fort Mcmurray.Can you help me with some info. I only know it is very expencive, but is it dificuilt to find one? Thank you! This site is great, I've found a lot of pics and helpful info

    • moving to fort mcmurray

      by movingtomcmurray Online Now Aug 23, 2005 at 2:53 PM

      I am moving to Fort McMurray soon and I am wondering if the cost of living is very expensive. I know that housing is expensive but what about the day to day living? eg. groceries, gas, household bills.

      6 Answers Sep 3, 2005 at 7:25 PM
    • Internet Availability

      by nottap Online Now Jun 29, 2005 at 11:04 AM

      I will be coming to Ft Mcmurry to work and am wondering if Earthlink serves the city. Also, what high speed options are available? I’ve seen several listings for computers, does anyone have suggestions for which one to use for service, such as RAM upgrades? Thanks In Advance.

      1 Answer Jul 1, 2005 at 3:04 PM
    • Northern Lights

      by RJF Online Now Nov 14, 2004 at 10:04 AM

      What are the chances of seeing the Northern Lights around December 21 and 22 this year. Does anyone know of any tours that do Northern Lights viewing that a family can join for a night or two from Fort MacMurry. All the tours we have been able to find out about, flew people in and out. My wife and children are keen enought to take the chance on seeing the Northern Lights that we used free leg of our trip to get to Fort MacMurrey, just incase. Still even if the Lights are not on, Having never been in snow before, it should still be interesting. Any suggestions on clothing?. We come from the Central Alustralia, it gets to dry -2C in winter. A warm winter day in your area it would seem from the weather reports. Thanks for any help.

      5 Answers Nov 20, 2004 at 10:43 AM
    • Information

      by PhilBurt Online Now Sep 24, 2004 at 6:50 PM

      Is there any video stores in fort McMurray

      2 Answers Nov 20, 2004 at 10:10 AM