How London turned a historic ballpark into a tourist hub
By Allan Lynch One of the curious benefits of the COVID lockdown was a project to reposition Labatt Memorial Park as a place of…
Venue Profiles
Richmond Olympic Oval
This versatile venue is designed to host everything from sport competitions and teambuilding programs to gala events.
How MLSE’s Gaming Venue Builds Community Connections
Raptors Uprising, Toronto’s official NBA 2K League team, moved into the high-tech Bell Gaming Centre just over a year ago. Bryce Eldridge, director of…
Stumped!
Will Canada ever build a dedicated cricket stadium? By Allan Lynch Cricket is a sport played by millions and watched by billions. “Cricket is…
How Oak View Group will transform Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre arena
By Angela Kryhul, Editor, ADRENALIN The world’s largest sports and entertainment venue developer has its eye on Canada. Los Angeles-based Oak View Group (OVG)…
Seeing Green
Climate Pledge Arena sets new benchmarks for sustainable design By Wendy Helfenbaum Seattle’s new Climate Pledge Arena embraced the legacy of its historic site…
What’s Next For Sport Venues?
Almost two years into the global pandemic, sport venues and convention centres are taking stock of how COVID-19 has changed everything from the guest…
Right on Track
Quebec City’s new Centre de glaces Intact Assurance is ready to showcase top speed-skating talentBy Wendy Helfenbaum Just in time to celebrate the Quebec…
A Game Plan for Reopening
How are stadiums and arenas reinventing the in-venue experience? ADRENALIN spoke with managers of sport venues across the country about what fans can expect…
Ice Time: Dauphinee Centre, Halifax
The Dauphinee Centre at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, is a dream two decades in the making By Sarah B. Hood Bob Dauphinee died in…
Under Construction Dieppe Uniplex
Dieppe, New Brunswick, has broken the mold in developing a new intergenerational community sports complex. By Allan Lynch Located in downtown Dieppe, the UNIplex…
Unconventional Spaces
Sports tourism is on the rise and convention centres across the country are eager to position their venues as a blank slate for hosting…
Abilities Centre
Bringing the community together. The Abilities Centre, a 125,000-sq.-ft. multi-use facility located in the town of Whitby, Ont., was designed as an inclusive environment…
Just Opened
Just Opened Recently Opened and Upcoming Venues Construction of Saskatoon’s $62-million Gordie Howe Sports Complex is well underway with a planned 2019 opening. Named…
Managing Event Risk
Managing Event Risk What’s Keeping You Up at Night? Sure, you’ve done your risk analysis, got your checklists in hand and have a solid…
Hotel X courts sport tourists with premiere facility
Hotel X courts sport tourists with premiere facility You know a hotel developer is serious about catering to local and travelling sport enthusiasts when…
Just Opened: Place Bell, Laval
As Quebec’s third-largest city, Laval was long overdue for a large-scale sports venue to support its booming population. Last September, they finally got one:…
Rogers Place, Edmonton
There is a patch of former railway yard in downtown Edmonton that is changing the city. It’s bringing jobs, private investment and development, even…
Mosaic Stadium Reborn
Mosaic Stadium Reborn By John Schofield There’s a new stadium going up in the City of Regina that Mayor Michael Fougere says will…
Host Your Special Event at a Sports Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame and museum Toronto Claim to Fame: Here’s where hockey lovers can touch, hug or kiss the venerable Stanley Cup,…