17th Avenue Extension & Victoria Park/ Stampede Station Rebuild
This key connector flows pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles from 17th Avenue SE and Macleod Trail through Stampede Park, connecting with the shops and restaurants along The C+E’s future festival street, Stampede Trail – 365 days a year.
The extension of 17th Avenue is integral to linking the district to neighbouring communities such as the Beltline and 17th Avenue SW, East Village and Inglewood with the sights and sounds of the BMO Centre, Scotiabank Saddledome, and the forthcoming Scotia Place.
After three years of construction, the project officially celebrated a grand opening in October 2024. The Victoria Park/Stampede LRT Station, one of Calgary’s busiest CTrain stations, has transitioned to an at-grade platform, allowing all modes of transportation to safely cross the C-Train tracks at a controlled crossing. Winding past the BMO Centre’s outdoor plaza, 17th Avenue – now called Flores LaDue Parade in honour of the legendary rodeo champion, skilled trick roper, and integral figure behind the Calgary Stampede – meets Stampede Trail, expanding access to Stampede Park and reshaping the way Calgarians and visitors experience The C+E beyond event days and festivals.
Project Timelapse
This project broke ground in July 2021 and officially opened in October 2024. This timelapse shows the demolition of the of existing station and supporting infrastructure, the construction of the temporary platform, the start of construction on the new station and canopy, the work completed during the nine-day station shutdown to enable the switch to the new platforms, the first train pulling in to the new station in December 2023.
A look inside the project
