Thursday, June 6, 2024 Calgary’s BMO Centre at Stampede Park proudly unveils its 565,000 sq. ft. expansion, officially becoming Western Canada’s largest convention centre.
After decades of planning and four years of construction, this over 1 million sq. ft. Tier 1 convention facility opens its doors, marking a new architectural landmark for Calgary and allowing the city to host conventions of unprecedented scale.
“For four years, we have promised that the expanded BMO Centre will offer Calgarians, southern Albertans, and visitors a greater way to gather. Today, we proudly open the doors to the BMO Centre at Stampede Park,” said Joel Cowley, CEO of the Calgary Stampede. “Built for Calgary and southern Alberta, this expansion reflects a vision of creating a world-class facility in design and exceptional guest experiences through our signature western hospitality.
The interest from the meetings and conventions industry before our opening indicates this facility will positively impact Calgary’s economy by bolstering the tourism and hospitality sectors. We built this for our future, and we look forward to its success in the decades to come.” The expansion’s first major event, the Global Energy Show, is already setting up in the new exhibition halls for their June 11 event, with another 500 conventions and events booked post-opening.
This will significantly boost Calgary’s economy, contributing approximately $100 million annually and creating thousands of jobs. �.
