LET’S BUILD THE NEW WEST

This Stampede season, we’re raising funds to build the next generation of School Streets in Calgary—because the new frontier isn’t out on the range. It’s right here in our neighbourhoods.

With your support, we turned a bold student idea into the Connaught Open Street—a safer, more playful space outside Connaught School that’s now permanent. That alone was a huge win. Now, with a community vision in hand, we’re working on redeveloping it into a high quality park designed with people - not just cars - in mind. 


“I feel like I made a difference, and I feel powerful to make change in our community.”

- Grade 4 student, Connaught School 


We’ve got funding for two more School Streets, but it only covers the basics.

To go further—to support communities, engage students, evaluate impact, and push for permanent change—we need your help.


Your donation helps us:

  • Empower kids to redesign streets around their schools

  • Support community partners and local design teams

  • Share what works and advocate for city-wide change

 

DONATION REWARD

Donate $30 or more and we’ll send you a limited-edition Summer Fun in the City Postcard Pack

As part of our summer fundraising campaign, we’re offering five amazing self-guided adventures! Introducing the Summer Fun in the City Postcard Pack - yours for a donation of $30 or more!

Each pack includes 5 postcard invites and instructions for unique summer activities to do with your friends. Simply address each postcard to a friend, and watch as your summer becomes filled with learning, adventure, nature and connection!

Activities include:

  • Pollinator-Inspired Park Picnic

  • Stargazing + Storytelling

  • Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

  • Bird Watching Walk

  • Free Festival Explorer’s Guide

You can also grab a pack at Pages Books for $30 starting July 8th, with proceeds supporting our work.

 

FREE BONUS ACTIVITY

Play the Sustainable Calgary Stampede Bingo! 

From July 4th - 13th, explore how the Stampede energizes the city into a more active, welcoming place.

HOW TO PLAY: 

  • Pick-up a print copy at Pages Books, or download one here.

  • Spot things and complete challenges across the City 

  • Submit your completed card at Pages by July 25 to be entered to win a $75 gift card

  • Share your adventures and tag us on Instagram! @sustainablecalgary @pagesbooks