Stadiums & Arenas of Canada, Part 3 - Page 162

megadude · #**3221** Posted **Jul 19, 2019, 5:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by savevp

Here's something different. I know some of us follow Stadium Journey, usually for traditional sporting venues but they've just put out a review of Woodbine. Some cool pictures of the Queen's Plate processions. I had no idea the renovations had already started, you can see a number of cranes up in the photos.

https://stadiumjourney.com/stadiums/...-queens-plate/

There are very few horse tracks around the world that are really impressive like Churchill Downs. Woodbine is not one of them. But it's alright. It's a big venue and has multiple tracks so that's cool.

My cousin lives 5 minute away but he never goes. If I lived there, I'd go at least once a month in the colder months just for something to do.

The Queens Plate I've only been to twice because it's always on long weekend and I try to get away instead of staying local and venturing to a shitty neighbourhood. But the event itself is rather interesting with the sights and sounds and the buzz you feel when there.

I was supposed to go the last time the Queen actually showed up about 10 years ago but plans got changed last minute. Not that it would be all that special as I only would have seen her from a distance.

As I live in the west, I prefer to go to Mohawk or Flamboro, which are obviously smaller and only have harness instead of thoroughbred but the OTB is all the same.

JHikka · #**3222** Posted **Jul 21, 2019, 6:17 PM**

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Westhills progress:

July 2019:

screencap courtesy of OneSoccer.

July 2019:

Screencaps courtesy of OneSoccer.

EpicPonyTime · #**3223** Posted **Jul 22, 2019, 7:30 PM**

Is there another wood roof on the side there, or is it just the piece covering 1/3rd of the stands?

I absolutely love the use of wood and would love to see it eventually cover the field on both sides (far far far down the road, of course). Really gives the place a unique look.

esquire · #**3224** Posted **Jul 22, 2019, 7:45 PM**

^ Very west coasty

ZeDgE · #**3225** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 1:27 AM**

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The City of Calgary (the "City"), Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation ("CSEC") and the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited ("Stampede") confirmed today that they have agreed to fundamental terms and conditions for the development and construction of a new public sports and entertainment event centre.

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/city...re/c-308322862

https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlam...a_infographic/

VANRIDERFAN · #**3226** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 1:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by ZeDgE

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/city...re/c-308322862

https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlam...a_infographic/

So nothing for a new or refurbished football stadium?

ZeDgE · #**3227** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 2:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by VANRIDERFAN

So nothing for a new or refurbished football stadium?

Yea nothing mentioned. I mean the deal is pretty good it seems otherwise.

Guess the Stamps are stuck at mc shit hole for now lol.

Calgarian · #**3228** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 2:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by VANRIDERFAN

So nothing for a new or refurbished football stadium?

They may end up renovating McMahon again, but there is zero chance of civic money for football right now, not with a giant tax hole so I'm not sure who would pay for it. That area is quite promising, so I could see something happening in another 10 years with a similar framework to what is proposed for the arena.

Chadillaccc · #**3229** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 2:40 AM**

City of Calgary just released the first renders of the Event Centre District. It looks like they are going with the Inverted Bowl design by Rossetti. Definitely one of the most urban scaled NHL arena designs around. For reference, the SW corner of the Arena and Event Centre is to the right, and the NE corner of the new BMO Convention Centre is to the left. The National Music Centre of Canada is at the terminating vista.

Calgarian · #**3230** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 2:51 AM**

Kinda funny that the render shows it during Stampede. Haven't really heard what their connection to the deal is yet, aside from the fact that the proposed site belongs to them...

Coldrsx · #**3231** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 3:06 AM**

For reference:

https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_...agreement.aspx

ZeDgE · #**3232** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 3:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Calgarian

Kinda funny that the render shows it during Stampede. Haven't really heard what their connection to the deal is yet, aside from the fact that the proposed site belongs to them...

From Reddit...

https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlam...ockup_for_new/

Kill me if this gets some stampede looking design.

*edit

Even better.. haha

https://twitter.com/picksworldwide/s...083797505?s=21

J.OT13 · #**3233** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 3:37 AM**

I'm still quite upset that our arena deal for LeBreton Flats fell through thanks to what appears to be a self destructive owner. Maybe it's not all bad; it gives us a chance to re-evaluate the development of the Flats and learn from other cities' experiences.

I'm a big fan of what is being proposed in Calgary. I love Edmonton's Ice District and the arena is an impressive landmark, but I think the simpler, low-key arena proposed in Calgary and the human scaled re-development of Victoria Park with generous set-backs for the towers might be closer to what we should strive for in Ottawa. Hopefully, an arena is not completely off the table for LeBreton and a new owner, somehow, someday, might be willing (and capable) to work with others to bring the Sens downtown.

I hope the City of Calgary is able to find a solution for McMahon. It doesn't have to be downtown and it doesn't have to be a new stadium. Renovating the old structure and building a Lansdowne type district could be a good option. Bonus: McMahon is steps away from a C-Train Station, which makes the location far superior than transit starved Lansdowne.

Dalreg · #**3234** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 7:16 AM**

Million dollar question? What happens to the Saddledome? Downsized and kept? Demolition? Calgary still has the Corral next door which seat 7500. Does Calgary really need three arena next to each other?

Corndogger · #**3235** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 8:22 AM**

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Million dollar question? What happens to the Saddledome? Downsized and kept? Demolition? Calgary still has the Corral next door which seat 7500. Does Calgary really need three arena next to each other?

It's being demolished unless this new proposal contains something not talked about. I'm pretty sure they want the space for other development.

Chadillaccc · #**3236** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 11:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Dalreg

Million dollar question? What happens to the Saddledome? Downsized and kept? Demolition? Calgary still has the Corral next door which seat 7500. Does Calgary really need three arena next to each other?

The Corral is being demolished for the new convention centre. No decision has been made regarding the Saddledome's future, but the Stampede is definitely interested. We'll hear more over the coming few months.

Hackslack · #**3237** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 12:44 PM**

Saddledome is bing demolished, city to pay $12.5 million, 90% of the total cost. I

“One key additional cost to the city will be the demolition of the Saddledome: the city will pay $12.4 million, or 90 per cent of the total cost.”

https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...y-as-next-week

Spocket · #**3238** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 1:33 PM**

I can't believe how easily the Saddledome is being tossed aside. That's one of the few truly iconic images that people have of Calgary. It really is a loss (and I'm not one to lament the loss of old buildings as a rule) Other than the world's tallest KFC bucket, it's the only building that really stands out on the Calgary skyline. I understand there's not much that can be done with an old arena but it just seems like such a loss. Such a unique and creative building ... what a shame.

king10 · #**3239** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 1:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by Spocket

I can't believe how easily the Saddledome is being tossed aside. That's one of the few truly iconic images that people have of Calgary. It really is a loss (and I'm not one to lament the loss of old buildings as a rule) Other than the world's tallest KFC bucket, it's the only building that really stands out on the Calgary skyline. I understand there's not much that can be done with an old arena but it just seems like such a loss. Such a unique and creative building ... what a shame.

What about the Calgary Tower or the Bow?

jawagord · #**3240** Posted **Jul 23, 2019, 1:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

City of Calgary just released the first renders of the Event Centre District. It looks like they are going with the Inverted Bowl design by Rossetti. Definitely one of the most urban scaled NHL arena designs around. For reference, the SW corner of the Arena and Event Centre is to the right, and the NE corner of the new BMO Convention Centre is to the left. The National Music Centre of Canada is at the terminating vista.

The inverted bowl design is very interesting, something to appeal to councils artsy designer cabal and lower construction costs?

http://theinvertedbowl.com/