Calgary Telus Convention Centre (CTCC) is a convention centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Opened in 1974 as the Calgary Convention Centre, it is operated by the Calgary Convention Centre Authority on behalf of the City of Calgary. The facility offers 122,000 square feet of convention space, over 47,000 square feet of exhibit space, five pre-function areas and 36 meeting rooms.
In December 1996, the facility was renamed as Calgary Telus Convention Centre due to a naming rights agreement with Telus.[1] In 2000, it was expanded with the addition of the north building.[3]
History
COVID-19 response
In March 2020, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre was temporarily repurposed as an emergency shelter to support individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The facility was later used as a mass immunization site and became Alberta’s largest COVID-19 vaccination clinic.[5] The Centre returned to its primary function as a convention and events venue following the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions.
Criticisms
Hosting of Tucker Carlson event
On January 24, 2024, the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre hosted a live speaking event featuring American political commentator Tucker Carlson, which drew criticism from local advocacy groups and members of Calgary’s LGBTQ+ community.[6][7]
2020 discussion of future role
In March 2020, Calgary city councillor Ward Sutherland suggested that the City of Calgary reassess the long-term role of the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre in light of the planned expansion of other convention facilities in the city. No formal changes to the Centre’s ownership or mandate were announced following the discussion.[8]
2017 lawsuit
In 2017, a lawsuit was filed in relation to an arrest that occurred during a political event held at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. The case involved claims related to the arrest and the parties named included security personnel and police. As of 2020, no further resolution of the lawsuit had been reported.[9]
Facilities
The main level of the north building has seven meeting rooms adjacent to a large pre-function area and two meeting rooms with a semi-private pre-function area. The upper level contains the exhibit hall.[10][2]
The lower level of the south building houses Macleod Hall, four meeting rooms and a large pre-function area. The Ideation Centre, consisting of four meeting rooms with a pre-function area, occupies the main floor, while the upper level houses nine meeting rooms.[11][2]
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