Overview
Strathmore is a town of 14,000 people in Alberta's Calgary Region, situated roughly 40 minutes east of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1). Today it functions as an important agricultural community with growing oil and gas exploration.
Day Trips
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget motel options: Super 8 from $86, Days Inn from $108, Travelodge from $119. All include free breakfast and WiFi.
Culture
Agricultural community with grain elevators. Origin Malting & Brewing is Canada's only combined brewery/malt house/taproom.
Events
Strathmore Stampede first weekend in August is Canada's third-largest rodeo. Farmers' Market Fridays Jun-Sep.
Food
Casual dining includes Strathmore Station (pub fare), Roadhouse Restaurant, and Kim's Cafe (sandwiches $9-13).
Transport
Strathmore is on the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1), 40 km east of Calgary. Shuttle services connect to Calgary and Medicine Hat.