RROC Can-Am Prairie Region
Welcome to the Road Trip and Events second of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region. 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. A change of seasons is just around the corner and the events calendar is starting to slow down. Listed below are some events with guaranteed or potential participation from Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners.
CLUB EVENTS
BRIT CARS & BREAKFAST
Calgary, Alberta
Thursday, September 11th
Calgary and area Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners gather for breakfast at Phil's Restaurant on Thursday, September 11th. Phil's has been serving up delicious food (including breakfast) since 1956. This is an RROC Can-Am Prairie Region automotive 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).
CAR DISPLAY / FLY-IN-BREAKFAST
near Calmar, Alberta
Sunday, September 21st
The RROC Can-Am Prairie Region celebrates the final full-day of summer with a special RSVP event on Sunday morning September 21st. The annual Fly-In-Breakfast / Car Show takes place in the 'backyard' of Howard Lengert's farmstead. Pilots from all over Alberta will be flying their planes and helicopters to the Maplelane Aerodrome southeast of Calmar. This is also Howards birthday making it an extra special day. For the car display this is an RSVP event. There will be reserved parking for Rolls-Royce and Bentley along with British and select European marques. The airfield opens at 8:00am. Breakfast (by donation) will be served from 8:15am - 11:00am. This is one of the longest running socials for the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region. This event was first held back in 1988.
NOTE: A Dawn Patrol drive will take place Sunday morning. Early birds will gather in a designated meeting spot (TBD) and depart as a group just after sunrise (7:18am) for the 25-minute drive to Howards to enjoy the arrival of dozens of airplanes and helicopters. Please RSVP to Gord Craig.
DRIVE AND DINE
Bragg Creek, Alberta
Sunday, September 21st
Calgary and area members of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region take a 30-minute 'jaunt' southwest of Calgary to the community of Bragg Creek. This “Drive and Dine” destination features the Bav and Tav Restaurant. A group drive is planned or it can be on-your-own. It the warm weather sticks around, Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners ill enjoy some mountain dining on the outdoor patio. Please let Alan Dixon know if you plan on attending.
AGM
ON-LINE
Friday, October 17th
Members of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region hold their AGM on the evening of Friday, October 17th. (start-time TBA). The AGM is online. An email will be sent to members with the link.
BRIT CARS AND COFFEE/TEA
Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday, November 1st
At this time of the year anything can happen when it comes to weather. Will there be 5 centimeters of snow on the ground? Will above normal temperatures prolong the driving season.? What ever the weather, British Cars and Coffee/Tea is a go for Saturday, November 1st at Edmonton's Fifendekel Cafe' (12028-149th Street). Drive your British car if weather and road conditions are good. If conditions are a little sketchy, or you have put your vehicle into hibernation, drive your 'regular' vehicle. The doors will be open from 9:00am - 11:30am.** Owners of all British marques are welcome to attend. British Cars & Coffee (or Tea) is organized by the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region.
**There is talk of adjusting the start-time of British Cars and Coffee/Tea during the 'off-season'.
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.
EURO CARS & COFFEE
Edmonton, Alberta
Wednesday, September TBA
The Alberta Chapter of the Ferrari Club of America has been hosting Euro Cars and Coffee events in Edmonton, Alberta once again in 2025. Weather permitting, every Wednesday evening, from 7 - 9pm, some of the rarest and exclusive European and British automobiles are on display. A Feature class of automobile is showcased several times a year. British Car owners will get their special night in south Edmonton in September. The date is expected to be announced in the next week.
SOUTH COMMON CARS & COFFEE
Edmonton, Alberta
Sunday, September 28th
The final South Edmonton Common Cars N' Coffee event of 2025 takes place Sunday, September 28th. 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. The event runs from 9:00am - 11:30am. 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 complimentary hot coffee and tasty donuts. Members of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region will be in attendance.