Sam Centre to build on year-round Calgary Stampede attraction yyc
Ground broke on the Sam Centre in October; the foundation was finished being poured in February; by April all of the underground plumbing and electrical had been installed; and the steel structure and glulam were up in June. The building is on track to be fully enclosed and weathertight in August.
The Stampede is forecasting 86,000 visitors to the Sam Centre in 2024, increasing to 135,000 by year four. The building’s designers have incorporated a plaza with large roof overhangs for people to gather, while they have tried to capture the history and feel of the Stampede in its barn-like look.Article content
Construction is underway at the Sam Centre adjacent to the Stampede grounds in Calgary on Friday, July 14, 2023.The building is using a lot of laminated B.C. Douglas Fir for its beams and wall construction, bringing in a softer, more welcoming feel while also lowering Sam’s carbon footprint.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sam Centre aims to bring people together, build on year-round Stampede attractionThe Sam Centre is a new facility to give tourists a place to gather and hear the story of the Calgary Stampede year\u002Dround.
Read more »
Calgary Stampede picks for Thursday, July 13: Shaela Miller, Jade EaglesonShaela Miller is well worth leaving the Stampede grounds for on July 13. She plays the Blues Can, while Jade Eagleson hits Nashville North.
Read more »
How a dog's herding instincts took one man from Toronto to Calgary StampedeJordan Markowski said he’s one of only a few urban\u002Draised stock dog handlers competing at the Calgary Stampede this year.
Read more »
Calgary Stampede: The faces of chuckwagon racingThese are the faces of the chuckwagon races at the 2023 Calgary Stampede, based on the cattle drives of old. See our photo essay for more.
Read more »
Calgary Stampede: The faces of chuckwagon racingThese are the faces of the chuckwagon races at the 2023 Calgary Stampede, based on the cattle drives of old. See our photo essay for more.
Read more »
Calgary Stampede volunteer creates flapjack pins to honour 100 years of pancake breakfastsA Calgary woman is celebrating the 100th anniversary of pancake breakfasts by creating mini pancake pins and selling them for a good cause.
Read more »