Celebrate your wedding day at the WinSport Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Along with the historic 1988 Winter Olympic Games site in the background, the venue offers remarkable cuisine and superior services, creating a special experience for your big day. In addition, executive chef Ronnie Gillman, and his culinary team present delicious cuisine, guaranteed to delight every palate. Couples can choose from a wide selection of cocktail reception items, buffet spreads, or full plated meals.

Facilities and capacity

WinSport features the newest wedding venue in the Markin MacPhail Centre on the second floor of the building. The elevated floor to ceiling windows surrounding the space offer stunning views of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, the iconic ski jump towers, and lavish greenery. The different event spaces include:

• Meeting Room: Guests can have views of the International Ice Arena from the spacious 4,760-square-foot Meeting Room. It has the capacity for 500 guests for a reception. For intimate gatherings, it can be divided into smaller rooms.
• International Ice Arena: Host your grand reception in the beautiful International Ice Arena. Featuring floor deck laid over the ice, staging, and decor, it is perfect for your special day. The 20,000-square-foot arena can accommodate up to 1,200 guests with stadium seating for 3,000 guests.
• Molson Canadian Hockey Hall: Located on the second floor, Molson Canadian Hockey Hall is ideal for receptions with up to 125 guests. Guests can mingle and relax on the balcony and have drinks in the pub.
• Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame: Experience the nation's inspiring sports history in this state-of-art facility. It includes the 40,000-square-foott Grand Hall, which can host a reception of 225 guests. The entire event space has the capacity for 350 guests. It also features more spaces, such as the Changing Gallery, the Boardroom, the Riddell Family Theatre, and the Pepsi Café.
• Additional areas include the Multipurpose Room, with capacity for 800 guests, the Eighty-eight Lounge for intimate parties, and the Festival Tent for larger events. Couples can also host their ceremony in an outdoor ceremony space.

Services offered

The on-site wedding coordinator will assist couples in booking and planning the entire event. The coordinator will also recommend preferred partners for floral, decor, DJ services, and more. To ensure a flawless and perfect event, the staff will help couples on the day of your wedding. The wedding services include the following:

• Setup/takedown of the room
• Tables and chairs
• All glassware, flatware and plate ware
• Standard white or black table linen
• Choice of standard centerpiece
• Complimentary parking for guests

Location

Less than 20 minutes from the downtown core, WinSport Canada Olympic Park is just off the TransCanada Highway (16th Avenue SW) at the Bowfort Road intersection. It is half an hour from Calgary International Airport.