• The BMO Centre at Stampede Park is undergoing a $500 million renovation, increasing total floor space to one million square feet, more than doubling its rentable space.
• The project includes one million square feet of meeting space, a 50,000 square foot ballroom, 80,000 square feet of breakout space, and 350,000 square feet of exhibit space.
• Construction is due to be complete by June 2024.
• Calgary has more than 15,000 guest rooms - and growing with the addition of a new 600 room hotel on Stampede Park.
• In addition to the BMO Centre expansion and a hotel development, Stampede Park will also be home to a new event and entertainment centre - also due to be completed in 2024.

These developments are a catalyst for Calgary’s new Culture and Entertainment district

• Calgary is no more than one stop away from any major city in the world.
• Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a Western Canadian hub and welcomes over 18 million passengers annually. 

• Within the city limits, you and your attendees can fly down North America’s fastest zipline at WinSport, Canada’s Olympic Park; catch a wave while river surfing on the Bow River; and experience indoor skydiving at iFLY - and much more!
• The province of Alberta is home to six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four of them within easy driving distance of Calgary
• Less than one hour west of Calgary is the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains
• To the east is Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Canadian Badlands
• To the south is Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, an ancient Aboriginal heritage site, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, and Waterton Glacier International Peace Park. 

• We get more than 2,400 hours of sunshine per year - more than any other major city in Canada.
• Take advantage of the sunshine and stretch those legs after a day of meetings on North America’s longest urban pathway system. 

• The Economist listed Calgary as North America’s most livable city in 2018 and 2019.
• Calgary was named 5th most livable city in the world by The Economist in 2019.

• Forbes named the Calgary Central Library as one of “5 Canadian Architecture Attractions You Have to See”.
• Time Magazine and The New York Times also named the Calgary Central Library as a “must-see” masterpiece.
• Studio Bell, Canada’s National Music Centre, offers interactive exhibits on the history of music in Canada - not to mention a stunning building in Calgary’s East Village. 
• The Calgary Zoo is a leader in wildlife conservation and home fantastic meeting and banquet space. 
• Heritage Park is North America’s largest living history museum - explore how “the west was once” in this unique setting. 
• Search and learn more about Calgary’s offsite venues here

• Alberta is the only Canadian province with 0% provincial sales tax.

• Calgary is home to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth - the Calgary Stampede - which welcomes more than a million visitors during the 10 day festival every July
• Other major events that Calgary has hosted include the Winter Olympics, the World Petroleum Congress, and Rotary International

• Calgary’s two major convention centers, the BMO Centre at Stampede Park and the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre are both located in downtown, just four blocks apart
• The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is located on Calgary’s only pedestrian walkway, Stephen Avenue, providing easy walking access to restaurants, hotels, bars and theatres

• From our Business Development team to our Event Services team, we understand your goals and will offer the best solutions to meet your objectives