Calgary’s next great neighbourhood will unfold in many chapters. Stay up-to-date with new projects and community developments as the Culture + Entertainment District takes shape.
Introducing the Dog Mayor of The C+E, a fun and furry election to crown the top dog of Calgary's most vibrant district! We called on all the paw-liticians in Calgary and these four-legged candidates stepped up and put their best paw forward to run for office.
Read MorePixel Park is one of the District’s many gathering spaces, a pixel-themed paradise that opened in October 2023 and has been getting people outside to interact ever since. A compilation of activities and opportunities for connection, Pixel Park is home to a vibrant purpose-built pickleball court. We caught up with Sumit and Clara from PicklePerfect Coaching to learn more about the sport and how to play.
Read MoreThe C+E is currently home to a variety of shops and services, from ice cream parlours to yoga studios, social media startups to nightclubs, adding to the vibrancy and excitement of the area. One such business, Roadrunner Vintage, already calls The District home. Curating Western-style vintage clothing, Roadrunner Vintage is more than just a store—it’s a time capsule, a creative space, a community hub and an outlet for quality pieces and sustainable fashion.
Read MoreToday, as we mark the substantial completion of the BMO Centre expansion, Calgary Stampede’s Vice-President of Park Development & Operations Jim Laurendeau reflects on the project's historical roots and discusses how this building breathes new life into our collective vision for tomorrow’s Calgary and the future of Calgary Stampede and The Culture + Entertainment District.
Read MoreAll eyes are on Calgary (and The C+E) as anticipation mounts for the completion of four major projects this year.
Read MoreA project led by our partners at the Calgary Stampede, Sam Centre will bring the spirit of the historic Calgary Stampede to life, year-round. We caught up with Angie Gélinas, Director of Stampede Campus to learn more about the project and what Sam has in store for The District when it opens in 2024.
Read MoreGuest writer and Cirque du Soleil performer, Cedric Belisle, shares how his dream of running away to join the circus became a reality and invites you to join him under The Big Top at Stampede Park to experience the magic and wonder of KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil.
Read MoreMoving into the final year of construction on the BMO Centre expansion, Tourism Calgary's Vice President of Strategy, Research & Communications Kelly Bowman shares some thoughts on how The C+E and the expanded BMO Centre will amplify Calgary’s already growing visitor economy.
Read MoreA unique immersive art and music installation is coming to The Culture + Entertainment District as part of Chinook Blast. Acting as a giant disco ball, The ORB is popping up for 3 days only from February 10 - 12 from 4 - 10:30pm at Enoch Park.
Read MoreThe 17 Ave S.E. extension, will open Stampede Park to people driving, walking and biking! Building a project of this scale and significance in a tight right-of-way while maintaining transit service in the heart of one of the most active destinations for entertainment and cultural programming in the city, is a complicated matter.
Read MoreAs Calgarians from across the city, and people from across the world, come to The C+E District to explore, gather and celebrate, the Green Line LRT will provide increased, easy and affordable access to everything the area has to offer. Thirteen new LRT stations will be built for Green Line Stage 1 including the underground 4 Street Station right in the heart of The Culture + Entertainment District.
Read MoreThe C+E is all about spaces and places where celebration is a goal, a vibe, a way of life. Sometimes that celebration is an intimate acoustic concert, and other times it’s an eye-popping, goose bump inducing can spectacle. The newest immersive installation in the District does just that.
Read MoreLife in The C+E is for experience-seekers with action-packed lifestyles, from all different backgrounds and through all stages of life. All you ambitious, fun-loving trendsetters who crave vibrant entertainment and cultural scenes coupled with the pleasures and convenience of urban living are going to feel right at home in The C+E.
Read MoreThere’s a new entrance into the heart of The Culture + Entertainment District and it’s a game-changer in terms of how you get in and out of this part of the city. The intersection of 17th Avenue and Macleod Trail SE has a long history as a significant corridor in the city.
Read MoreWhile there’s no shortage of incredible and well-known experiences within the Stampede grounds, we thought we’d share a list of lesser-known experiences that will have you exploring all corners of the district.
Read MoreThe C+E will become – and has always been – a place of inspiring people and big ideas. Today, as we break ground on the BMO Centre expansion, we are one step closer to realizing the vision for The C+E - Calgary’s gathering place and destination, a neighbourhood of belonging and celebration for all.
Read MoreFuturist Chris Fair shares his perspective and observations on the future of nightlife in a post-pandemic world and underscroes the value the new after hours economy will have for The C+E, and for a vibrant and prosperous Calgary.
Read MoreCassandra McAuley, Vice President, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, shares some thoughts on the role The C+E will play in Calgary’s recovery below.
Read MoreNobody can predict the future, but it’s safe to say that unexpected events are heading our way. That means cities have to be able to cope when they arrive.
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