Article content Those seeking information about historical landmarks and key moments in Stampede history can explore the park with the Trailblazer Tour that starts in Weadickville. Stories about the first Stampede in 1912, how a First World War flying ace crash-landed on top of the carousel in 1919 — resulting in no injuries — and the history of the Elbow River Camp were among the fascinating tales told during Tuesday afternoon’s tour. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Walking tours delve into quirky Calgary Stampede history Back to video “We wanted to give our visitors and our guests a reorientation of the park and also throw in the history,” said Nav Hari, volunteer with the Stampede Historical committee.