Calgary
Canada
Population: 1.3m
Hotel Bedrooms: 15,000
Hotel Bedrooms Downtown: 4,500
Conference Centres: Calgary Telus Convention Centre & BMO Centre at Stampede Park
Ranked the most livable city in North America by The Economist in 2018 & 2019, Calgary is the destination to energize your event. Calgary’s exciting investment of over $1 billion for meetings and conventions will include a major expansion of the BMO Centre on Stampede Park, a new event and entertainment arena, a Stephen Avenue makeover - Calgary’s vibrant pedestrian walkway - and further revitalization of the neighborhoods surrounding the two main convention centers: the BMO Centre and the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. These upgrades position Calgary to become the largest meeting and convention destination in Western Canada by 2024.
Along with famous western hospitality, visitors have an endless list of things to see and do. Fly down North America’s fastest zipline, catch a wave while river surfing on the Bow River, experience indoor skydiving, rent a bike and explore North America’s most extensive urban pathway system, and experience beautiful Banff and the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains, just an hour out of Calgary…and much more!
Contact:
Jennifer Beatty
Tourism Calgary
Why choose Calgary?
The Calgary International Airport is no more than one stop away from every major city in the world, handling over 17 million passengers annually with 1,800 flights per week and is conveniently located 20 minutes from the city center.
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Calgary has a legacy of excellence in hosting major global events, such as the Winter Olympics, the Global Petroleum Show, and The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth – The Calgary Stampede.
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Downtown Calgary boasts the world's largest above-ground climate-controlled walkway system with 11 miles / 18 kilometers of paths connecting hotels, restaurants, retail and convention facilities
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With Canada's highest educated and youngest workforce combined with the country's largest university-affiliated research park, Calgary can connect you to an innovative environment for your event
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Calgary is located in Alberta, the only Canadian province with no provincial sales tax
One destination, two great venues! The BMO Centre at Stampede Park and The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre feature flexible space for tradeshows, meetings and banquets. Conveniently located in downtown Calgary just four blocks apart, these venues provide a seamless experience for delegates and organizers.