One day before the Calgary Stampede, the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth begins in Calgary, the city officially declared its doors open after a flood that shook southern Alberta.
“Our community was pushed down, and we are pulling her back up. You’ll want to see what this community has accomplished,” said Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi in a statement, and announced Calgary's doors were open at a Stampede breakfast.
"This is the time you want to be here," he adds in the video.
“You’ll get a chance to experience the energy of these streets, our great festivals, events and experiences. Summer is the time you want to be here. Come and visit Calgary – our doors are open," said Nenshi.
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Calgary, Doors Are Open
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Open Image Modal@TourismCalgary @kelly_doody Great Photo! @nenshi's YAHOO inspired us all! (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic)
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Open Image ModalJust under an hour left to sneak out of work and get some pancakes on Stephen ave #FirstFlipYYC #yycisopen (credit:Twitter, downtowncalgary )
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Open Image ModalLove this photo. @TourismCalgary #yycisopen (credit:Twitter, giseleincalgary)
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Open Image ModalMANY OF US ARE OPEN UNTIL 8:00 pm (some until 9pm)@InglewoodYYC #yycisopen The new late #night #shopping district! (credit:Twitter, LimitlessYYC)
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Open Image ModalThat's all folks! Thanks again for helping make #FirstFlipYYC an annual success! (credit:Twitter, downtowncalgary)
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Open Image ModalSign Craft setting up signage for tomorrow morning's #FirstFlipYYC! @calgaryeconomic @TourismCalgary @downtowncalgary (credit:Twitter, CTCC_Calgary )
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Open Image ModalIt's pancake time! #FirstFlipYYC Come on down! (credit:Twitter, CTCC_Calgary )
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Open Image ModalGood News! #yycisopen and so are we come join us for lunch or dinner! Can't wait to see you #spiritofcalgary (credit:Twitter, Downtownfood )
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Open Image ModalMayor @Nenshi came down to #FirstFlipYYC to remind everyone that #YYCisOPEN (credit:Twitter, CTCC_Calgary )
(10 of23)
Open Image ModalOur Instagram frame is out in full force. Come snap a pic! #FirstFlipYYC (credit:Twitter, downtowncalgary)
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Open Image ModalMayor Nenshi and a trailer-full of people launching the new @TourismCalgary campaign #yycisopen. (credit:Twitter, Daorcey )
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Open Image ModalMy @YWCAofCalgary team was SOOOO excited to meet @nenshi today :) at #FirstFlipyyc in support of the YWCA! (credit:Twitter, ElsbethMehrer)
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Open Image ModalMom dances w/Chinook Country Line Dancers @ #firstflipyyc. @csparade prelude #parade101 #yyc #stampede101 (credit:Twitter, _raw_banana_)
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Open Image ModalFun for all sizes #firstflipyyc (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalHosting #firstflipyyc with our friends from @TourismCalgary @YourAlberta @nenshi Our doors are open! (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalStephen Ave is pumping with energy this beautiful Thursday! #firstflipyyc (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalAmazing support by fellow Calgarians at #FirstFlipYYC #CalgaryStrong (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalThe headless woman draws a big crowd at the #firstflipyyc! (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalThe fantastic levitating fortune teller at #firstflipyyc! (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalThe incredible juggling men from the Ballyhoo Circus steal the stage at #firstflipyyc! (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalJacquie Drew & the Crew getting mic'd up for their performance at the #FirstFlipYYC (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
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Open Image ModalHungry for some pancakes? Hit up the #firstflipyyc! (credit:Twitter, calgaryeconomic )
The flood in June damaged large parts of the Calgary Stampede grounds and downtown hotels, which were closed for days because of power outages. Over a 100 tourism businesses, including restaurants, hotels and attractions were closed and continue to recover.
The good news is, Calgary is open again. Calgary Transit opened its entire train line on Wednesday, back to full service just under two weeks after the flood.
“We’re excited for visitors to experience everything Calgary has to offer. Our hotels and restaurants are open. More shops and attractions are opening every day. Our western hospitality is at its best and our experiences are ready. Yes, Calgary’s doors are open,” said Tourism Calgary CEO, Cindy Ady.
Summer tourism in Calgary contributes $1.4 billion in spending to local businesses and employs one in 10 working Calgarians, according to Tourism Calgary.