Calgary Stampede Unveils Design for BMO Convention Centre Expansion

The Calgary Stampede and development partner Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) today unveiled the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre – Calgary’s premier meetings and convention venue since 1982. Designed in partnership by Stantec, Populous and S2, this visually stunning expansion, valued at $500 million, will significantly grow and modernize the facility and enable Calgary to host major conventions on a global scale.

Last year, the Calgary Stampede and CMLC carried out a rigorous competitive process to select the internationally recognized design team now leading this transformation—Stantec, Populous and S2 Architecture. These firms, valued for their complementary experience and proven collaborative approach on major projects, have spent the past 12 months crafting a world-class design for a revamped BMO Centre that will enable Calgary to compete with major convention destinations around the world.

“We’re honored to partner with CMLC and the Calgary Stampede on this transformative project set in a destination that has such a rich history of bringing people together for unforgettable experiences,” says Michael Lockwood, Senior Principal at Populous. “The expansion design honors the history of the Calgary Stampede while contributing to the future of innovation, collaboration and modernization taking place in Calgary. This iconic facility will activate the city year-round and pave the way for Calgary’s Culture & Entertainment District, creating new space for residents and international event attendees to co-exist in a dynamic, authentic, inspired space.”