Calgary Stampede Princess

Some dreams stay with you for a lifetime… and today, one of mine came true. 💙

Every Calgary Stampede Princess is gifted a one-of-a-kind set of parade leathers, handcrafted to reflect who she is as an ambassador of the Calgary Stampede. Worn throughout the Princess’ reign — including in the iconic Calgary Stampede Parade — these leathers represent not only a personal story, but a cherished tradition that has been part of Stampede Royalty for 80 years.

Seeing mine for the very first time was a moment I’ll never forget.

Designed by Janine of , every detail was created with such incredible thought and artistry. Inspired by the Alberta landscape, the design features the crocus flower — one of the first signs of spring — symbolizing renewal, optimism, and courage. Woven within the florals is the hidden grizzly bear, representing strength and resilience.

Those symbols feel deeply personal to me.

After returning to compete for Stampede Princess three different times before finally being crowned, this moment means more than I can fully put into words. These leathers feel like a reflection of that journey…of perseverance, passion, and believing in a dream even when the path isn’t always easy.

As a little girl, I dreamed of one day wearing these leathers. Today, I finally got to step into that dream. ✨

The smallest runners of the with the biggest smiles!

This morning was the Wild Wee Little Ones race and we took part in the warmup and even did some running ourselves! We also joined and to get everyone ready for their big moment at the start line.

With 1,200 kids running it was pure fun! (and a little chaos) 🏃‍♀️💨

Here’s to my Stampede Sister. 43 days and counting.