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Calgary , Canada – The perfect blend of convenience and destination experience
W hen it comes to hosting the perfect meeting or event , the old adage holds true – ‘ Location , location , location ’. And there ’ s no better place to gather than in Calgary , Alberta , Canada . Offering convenient accessibility , unique activities and experiences , natural beauty , and exceptional venues , all in a compact downtown footprint , Calgary has everything you need to make your event a resounding success .
Canada ’ s third largest airport , the Calgary International Airport ( YYC ), offers easy access for delegates coming in from around the globe . From YYC , a short , 20-minute drive will take you to downtown Calgary and the city ’ s meeting and business event district .
Calgary ’ s two premier downtown convention centres are just blocks apart and within walking distance of hotels , amenities , services , and unique offsite opportunities . This ensures the experience of getting to the event and exploring the city is hassle-free and enjoyable for you and your delegates . Calgary boasts two exceptional venues : the BMO Centre on Calgary ’ s legendary Stampede Park and the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre . The BMO Centre , currently undergoing a CAD $ 500 million expansion set to be complete in 2024 , is the largest convention centre in Western Canada . With 65 meeting rooms , 500,000 sq . ft . of flexible space , and three stunning ballrooms , it offers ample room to accommodate your event . The Calgary
TELUS Convention Centre ( CTCC ) is another excellent option . Located downtown and attached to 1,100 hotel rooms , the CTCC features convenience and accessibility with 122,000 sq . ft . of meeting space , 36 meeting rooms , five pre-function areas , and a grand room with a capacity of 4,000 .
What sets Calgary apart is a destination-wide commitment to offering an outstanding visitor experience . Tourism Calgary and the city ’ s suppliers work closely together and with events to elevate programming with activities that take participants out of the traditional conference setting . Customising experiences like tours to explore the city ’ s many parks and public art installations , immersive cultural workshops , intimate culinary experiences , and more . These authentic and memorable local activations are the perfect way to foster connectivity , collaboration , and creativity among your delegates !
The natural beauty and bucket-list attractions that surround Calgary are an added perk . The majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park are just an hour from downtown Calgary – an ideal location for unforgettable offsite experiences or pre / post-event adventures for your delegates . Heading east from the city , the endless golden prairies suddenly drop away into a strange moonscape of striped hills and otherworldly rock formations – The Badlands , home of Drumheller , the Dinosaur Capital of the World and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology .
Give your attendees an experience they ’ ll never forget by immersing them in the perfect blend of convenience and excitement that Calgary offers . Start planning your event in Calgary today by contacting Tourism Calgary . n
Email - info @ meetingscalgary . com Phone - 1 800 661 1678 Website : www . visitcalgary . com / meetings
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