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Old 09-14-2017, 01:18 PM   #1449
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I too have travelled all over Europe. I have found most people know Calgary for Olympics, Stampede, mountains, and also the Flames.

A border guard in Slovakia once took a look at my passport (in the 90's) and yelled "Robert Reichel! Calgary Flames!"
He was very excited.

The people that know the Stampede surprise me the most. Didn't think it registered too much in Europe.
Yeah, I think it also depends on when you traveled and what the age of the person you're speaking to is. Most of the younger Australians and Brits I've talked to know the city for the Stampede and access to the mountains. Regardless, it's a pretty irrelevant debate.
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