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Calgary – Western Canada ’ s Largest Convention Destination
EXPLORE THE DELEGATE EXPERIENCES IN THIS BUCKET-LIST DESTINATION
C algary is a meeting destination like no other – a mix of big-city energy and warm Western Canadian hospitality . It ’ s a city that ’ s renowned for community spirit and providing extraordinary experiences for event planners and delegates alike .
From one of the world ’ s most modern and convenient airports , to an impressive list of attractions , there are a billion reasons that make Calgary the perfect place to host your next event . Why a billion ? Because of the $ 1billion investment into meeting and event infrastructure that will make Calgary the largest convention destination in Western Canada by 2024 .
At the core of these investments is the BMO Centre expansion . The BMO centre is located on Stampede Park , which is home to the legendary annual Calgary Stampede . Once complete in June 2024 , this $ 500 million project will see the convention centre ’ s footprint exceed 1 million square feet , including 500,000 square feet of saleable exhibit , meeting , and banquet space and 500,000 square feet of pre-function and heart of house space . It will offer a 50,000 square foot ballroom , 15,000 square foot outdoor covered terrace , and Canada ’ s largest indoor fireplace at 70 feet in height !
Just a few blocks away , in Calgary ’ s walkable downtown core , the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre offers 122,000 square feet of dedicated convention space and 47,000 square feet of exhibition space . It ’ s also directly connected to 1,150 four-star hotel rooms . The Centre is located on historic Stephen Avenue , a pedestrian-friendly area of downtown featuring some of the best dining , shopping , and cultural experiences in the city . Connected to the Centre is the Glenbow Museum , one of Calgary ’ s best offsite venues and visitor attractions .
When it reopens in 2025 after renovation , Glenbow will be the only major museum in Canada to offer free admission . The building is being transformed into a space that ’ s accessible , sustainable , and inclusive . Notable features will include a theatre , onsite food and beverage , and a fifth-floor outdoor terrace .
Glenbow is just one of the many incredible delegate experiences Calgary offers . Other highlights include the immersive exhibits at Canada ’ s National Music Centre and the adrenaline-charged activities at WinSport , one of Calgary ’ s legacy venues from the 1988 Winter Olympics .
No visit to Calgary would not be without a daytrip to one of the five nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites , the most well-known being Banff National Park . A bucket-list destination located just an hour from downtown Calgary , Banff is the ultimate outdoor adventure paradise for hiking , biking , fishing , canoeing , skiing , snowshoeing and more .
With activities and attractions to suit every type of visitor , two premier downtown convention centres , world-class accommodations , a well-connected airport , and a community renowned for its welcoming nature and hospitality , Calgary is a city guaranteed to deliver a remarkable experience from arrival to departure .
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