RROC Can-Am Prairie Region
Welcome to the Events and Road Trips section of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region website. Whether a country-side drive or cruising the open highway, seeing a Rolls-Royce or Bentley is an extremely rare occurrence in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Montana. Seeing a Rolls-Royce or Bentley standing still is even rarer. Members of the Can-Am Prairie Region attend dozens of car shows every year. Listed below are events with guaranteed or potential participation from Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners.
CLUB EVENTS
DRIVE & DINE SUNDAY
Rosebud, Alberta
Wednesday, June 25th
Members of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region will head to Rosebud, Alberta the first Wednesday of Summer to enjoy a special matinee performance of Dream: A New Canadian Musical. Rosebud has been a premier destination for live dinner theatre for many years. On Wednesday, June 25th, Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners will once again be supporting this small Alberta hamlet dedicated to tourism and the arts. For PMC owners wishing to convoy the one-hour drive north-east of Calgary, a meet-up location will be sent out. The Buffet is served at NOON followed by the Matinee performance at 1:30pm. Ticket prices for dinner and theatre are $99.00 for Adults. Click the poster to link to the Rosebud Theatre webpage for tickets.
BRIT CARS AND COFFEE/TEA
Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday, July 5th
The third British Cars & Coffee/Tea event of 2025 is Saturday, July 5th. Edmonton's Fifendekel Cafe', located at 12028 - 149th Street, opens its doors to owners of British vehicles from 9:00am - 11:30am. The second event of the year (June 7th) saw 27 British vehicles on display. This automotive social features several British Car clubs including the Canadian Prairies Jaguar Club, the Edmonton Mini Club and the Edmonton Classic Sports Car club.
British Cars & Coffee (or Tea) is organized by the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region.
JACKS GARAGE 5
Edmonton, Alberta
Tuesday, July 8th
A special Can-Am Prairie Region Garage Tour social takes place Tuesday evening, July 8th. RROC member Jack Ondrack opens the big door to his "Garagemahal" for Jacks Garage #5. The former race car driver and his crew are the hosts of this popular annual event. Several of Ondracks race cars will be on display along with his Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. On the evening docket will be rides in a 1933 Lagonda 16/80 and a 1930’s style Bentley roadster. Jacks team is also working on a 1950 Bentley MK VI. New for 2025 is a special automotive display and tribute to British author Ian Fleming who's best known for his series of James Bond spy novels including Casino Royale, Goldfinger and the Spy Who Loved Me. This is an RSVP event as refreshments and snacks will be served.
BRIT CARS & BREAKFAST
Calgary, Alberta
Thursday, July 10th
Calgary and area Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners gather for breakfast at Phil's Restaurant on Thursday, July 10th. This is our new monthly ‘get-together’ location for 2025. Phil's has been serving up delicious food (including breakfast) since 1956. This is an RROC Can-Am Prairie Region social. Non-members welcome to come out and meet with fellow Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners. Plenty of parking at this Phil's Restaurant located just east of Crowchild Trail on 16th Avenue NW (Trans Canada Highway).
OTHER EVENTS
The RROC Can-Am Prairie Region will be supporting/attending many events hosted by other car clubs and organizations in 2025. Events with potential and/or confirmed participation from Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners, are listed below. A few events that are British themed but located outside of our clubs region will also be listed here as a courtesy.
SOUTH COMMON CARS & COFFEE
Edmonton, Alberta
Sunday, June 29th
The third South Edmonton Common Cars N’ Coffee event of 2025 takes place Sunday, June 29th from 9:00am to 11:30am. The Haweli Indian Kitchen (2104 – 99th Street) parking lot, just south of Part Source, is where you’ll be able to experience the best of automotive culture. This is an all makes show featuring high-end exotic cars like Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche plus luxury and tuner cars on display. Early birds enjoy hot coffee and tasty donuts. Members of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region will be in attendance.
ULTIMATE CAR SHOW
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Saturday, July 12
Reynolds Alberta Museum hosts the annual Ultimate Car Show the second Saturday in July. More than 600 vehicles will be on the grass show field in Wetaskiwin, Alberta on Saturday, July 12th. This is an all makes and models show. Pre-registration is recommended for the show which runs from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Organizers recommend participants arrive well before 10:00am as well as no late entries permitted (after 10:00am). Several British Car clubs will be present including the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region and the Canadian Prairies Jaguar Club.
BRITS BY THE BESS
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Sunday, July 13
Downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan once again turns British for a day in 2025. The 25th annual Brits by the Bess takes place on Sunday, July 13th hosted by the Saskatchewan British Car Club. Close to 100 British vehicles will be on display along 21st Street right in front of the Bessborough Hotel. The show runs from 11am - 4pm.
EURO CLASSIC CAR MEET
Calgary, Alberta
Saturday, July 19
The Vintage Sports Car Club of Calgary hosts the 2025 European Classic Car Meet at Stanley Park on Saturday, July 19th. This is Alberta largest gathering of European vehicles featuring British, Italian, German, French and Swedish vehicles. Touring cars, sports cars, motorcycles and hundreds of rare and exotic sports cars will be on display from 10:00am – 4:00pm. Close to 5,000 attended last years event which saw over 250 vehicles on grass show field. Gates open at 8:00am for field parking. All participants in the show must be on the grass by 10:00am. Pre-registration is encouraged ($20). Spectators are free.
BRITISH CAR DISPLAY
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Sunday, July 20
The 2025 Sherwood Park Highland Gathering takes place Saturday and Sunday, July 19th & 20th on the athletic grounds at Broadmore Lake Park (Salisbury Composite High School). Saturday features Highland Dancing, Pipes and Drums plus the Heavy events competitions. Sunday is a more laid back day. The sound of the pipes will be heard on the grounds along with other live Celtic entertainment. Try your hand at several of the Heavy events (caber toss, etc.). Sunday is also dog enthusiast day featuring Highland and Cairn Terriers, Welsh Corgies, Dandi Dinmonts and many other breeds showing off their skills in sheep and duck herding. There will also be more than 90 vendors on-site in the Celtic marketplace featuring all things Scottish, Welsh, English and Irish. For the very first-time, organizers have added a British Car display featuring Rolls-Royce & Bentley, Jaguar, MG, Mini and other British marques.
BRITISH SHOW AT THE FORKS
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sunday, July 20
The mid-Canada Mini Group of Manitoba hosts their annual British Car Show at the Forks National Historic Site on Sunday, July 20th. The show runs from 11:00am – 4:00pm near the shoreline of the Red River near downtown Winnipeg. All British marques are welcome to this show which is held on the grass. The show and shine entrance is right beside the Children’s Museum just off of the Forks Market Road roundabout. Because walking paths are used to access the show grounds, please be parked for the event before 11:00am.
HERITAGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Steinbach, Manitoba
Saturday, July 26
The Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach, Manitoba hosts the annual Heritage Classic Car show on Saturday, July 19th. This is a fun event for the entire family. Heritage buildings provide an incredible backdrop for this unique car show. Step back in time and see history from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Various classes of awards for car show entrants. Pre-registration is encouraged. On-site registration starts at 8AM. Show runs from 11AM – 4PM.