The 565,000 sq. ft. expansion employs over 600 people, who work six days a week. yyc
The new building, in Calgary’s up-and-coming culture and entertainment district, will feature three floors of tradeshow and convention space, 102,500 sq. ft. of new exhibit halls, 68,000 sq. ft. of new meeting rooms, 50,000 sq. ft. of new ballroom space and a new 118,500 sq. ft. back-of-house service area. The exterior will have retail and café spaces, a pavilion and public art installations.
“We can now clearly see the impact this incredible building will have to Calgary’s skyline and to our city’s reputation as a convention destination,” said Kate Thompson, president and CEO of CMLC.CMLC and the Calgary Stampede, as partners in the delivery of the BMO Centre expansion, are pleased to share that the project is on budget and on schedule to open for Stampede 2024.
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