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Olympic Plaza

Landmarks ·Calgary ·Closed
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Olympic Plaza is a public square in downtown Calgary, Alberta, across from the old City Hall and at the head of Stephen Avenue.

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Olympic Plaza — Plaza fountains and amphitheatre framed by downtown buildings Daniel from Glasgow, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Olympic Plaza — Plaza fountains and amphitheatre framed by downtown buildingsOlympic Plaza — Orange columns and snowy water features in winterOlympic Plaza — Visitors skating across the plaza's winter rinkOlympic Plaza — Colourful illuminated fountain features in the plaza at duskOlympic Plaza — Plaza fountain and amphitheatre beneath leafy treesOlympic Plaza — Open plaza with orange columns and surrounding buildingsOlympic Plaza — Snow-covered amphitheatre steps and orange plaza columnsOlympic Plaza — Winter skating rink beside the plaza's orange columnsOlympic Plaza — Flower-covered plaza structures with downtown towers behindOlympic Plaza — Plaza fountain and flagpoles with downtown buildings beyondOlympic Plaza — Snowy plaza paths, planters, and surrounding winter trees

Why go

  • Created for medal ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
  • Home to the “Women are Persons!” sculpture, commemorating a milestone in women’s status in Canada.
  • Before construction closed the plaza, its central courtyard became a public ice rink in winter.

Opening hours

Today06:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday06:00 – 23:00
Tuesday06:00 – 23:00
Wednesday06:00 – 23:00
Thursday06:00 – 23:00
Friday06:00 – 23:00
Saturday06:00 – 23:00
Sunday06:00 – 23:00

Don't miss

  • The former summer water plazaBefore the construction closure, the plaza offered a water-filled space in summer.Olympic PlazaBefore the construction closure.

Know before you go

  • Olympic Plaza is closed during construction from January 2025 through 2028.
  • Regular hours are daily, 06:00–23:00; they are suspended during the construction closure.

Tips for your visit

  • Use the Olympic Brick Finder application to look up your personalized paving brick.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 1988

    For the 1988 Olympics fundraiser, people could buy and personalize a paving brick for $19.88.

    Olympic Plaza (Calgary) - Wikipedia
  2. 2004

    More than 30,000 people gathered at the plaza in 2004 to celebrate the Calgary Flames’ Stanley Cup Finals run.

    Olympic Plaza (Calgary) - Wikipedia

  3. Jack Singer Concert Hall is located on the plaza.

    Place Olympique - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

  1. Design competitionPaul Friedberg & Partners won the design competition with Gibbs Gage Partnership.
  2. January 2025The plaza’s original structures were demolished during renovations; reopening is planned by 2028.

How to get there

  • TrainTake the CTrain to City Hall station.

Sources: Olympic Plaza (Calgary) - Wikipedia · Calgary/City Centre - Wikivoyage (see) · Olympic Plaza Transformation · Olympic Plaza - Wikipedia · Place Olympique - Wikipedia · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
228 8 Ave SE, Calgary

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Questions and answers

How much does it cost to visit Olympic Plaza?

A general admission price is not confirmed. The plaza has hosted free public events and festivals.

What is Olympic Plaza’s street address?

228 8 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta.

How can I contact Olympic Plaza?

Call +1 403-268-2489.

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