Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Leah Hennel
Publication Date: October 4, 2025 - 09:00
Pigeon racing in Calgary is a passion for life: ‘Once it gets a hold of you, you’re done’
October 4, 2025
More than 30 years ago, David McKop travelled from his native Zimbabwe to Calgary for a holiday.
During his vacation, as he was driving down Deerfoot Trail, he noticed pigeons in the sky – he could tell they were racing birds, not wild ones, just by the way they flew. A third-generation enthusiast of the sport, Mr. McKop couldn’t help himself; he followed the birds in his car as they returned to their home coop.
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