RROC Can-Am Prairie Region
Welcome to the Road Trips and Events section of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club (49th anniversary of the Can-Am Prairie Region). Plenty of events left on the calendar as we enter the final few weeks of Summer. The event line-up for the Fall months continues to be worked on.
CLUB EVENTS
BRITISH CARS & COFFEE
Edmonton, Alberta
Saturday, October 3rd
The first British Cars & Coffee/Tea of Fall takes place Saturday, October 3rd. The Fifendekel Cafe', located at 12028 - 149th Street, opens its doors to owners of British vehicles for an automotive social from 9:00am till 11:30am. It's a perfect Saturday morning out with friends, your spouse or significant other. Breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon buns, pie, coffee and tea are on the menu. This event is organized by the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region as an outreach to other British Car clubs in the Edmonton area.
>> The final British Cars & Coffee/Tea of 2026 will take place November 7th.
BRIT CARS & BREAKFAST
Calgary, Alberta
Thursday, October 8th
Calgary and area Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners gather for breakfast at Phil's Restaurant on Thursday, October 8th at 9:30am. Phils 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 for PMCs at Phils located just east of Crowchild Trail on 16th Avenue NW (Trans Canada Highway).
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
-ON LINE-
Friday, October 23rd
RROC Can-Am Prairie Region members are welcome to participate in the online Annual General Meeting on Friday evening, October 23rd at 7:30pm (MST). Topics of discussion will include events, promotion, club executive positions and more. An email will be sent out to members with additional details along with the evenings agenda and a ZOOM link to the online meeting.
DRIVE AND DINE
Bragg Creek, Alberta
Sunday, October 25th
Member's of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region drive to Bragg Creek, Alberta on Sunday, October 27th. The Vonn Essen German Restaurant is where we'll dine. Please RSVP to Alan Dixon if you'd like to attend. Vonn Essen is located 25-minutes west of Calgary just off Highway 22 in the heart of Bragg Creek (7 Balsam Avenue). A group drive is being planned or you can come on you own.
OTHER EVENTS
The RROC Can-Am Prairie Region is proud to support/attend events hosted by other car clubs and organizations. Events with potential or confirmed participation by Rolls-Royce and Bentley owners will be posted here. Events with a British theme, not held in our region, will also be posted here as a courtesy.
SOUTH COMMON CARS & COFFEE
Edmonton, Alberta
Sunday, September 27th
The weather will be a tad cool but the coffee will be nice and hot Sunday, September 27th for South Common Cars N' Coffee. It's been a tough year for this monthly event due to weather. The last C&C event was held back on May 3rd (correct!!). The Haweli Indian Kitchen (2104 – 99th Street) parking lot (right beside Partsource) is where you’ll experience the best of automotive culture from 9:00am - Noon. Owners of Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and other exotic marques are encouraged to attend. Enjoy some hot coffee and tasty donuts. Several members of the RROC Can-Am Prairie Region are expected to attend.
DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S DRIVE
Calgary, Alberta
Sunday, September 27th
The 6th annual Distinguished Gentleman's Drive takes place worldwide on Sunday, September 27th. This motoring event, for pre-1980 vintage vehicles, is to raise money for men's health and prostate cancer research. Drivers and passengers are encouraged to dress dapper to complement the vehicle. This event is for registered drivers only. The meet up location, route and destination through the Alberta foothills, will be sent out to registered participants. Calgary, Alberta participants have raised just over $115,000 in the previous five Distinguished Gentleman's Drive events.