Olympic Plaza (Calgary)

The Olympic Plaza is an urban park and gathering place in downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Located around Macleod Trail and 7 Avenue South, it was created as the venue for the medal ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

[1] In 2004, over 30,000 people packed the plaza to celebrate the Calgary Flames' run to the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals.

[2] Olympic Plaza serves as a meeting place, and an outdoor event area, hosting concerts and festivals.

[3] Due to its location, directly across from Calgary City Hall and at the head of major pedestrian thoroughfare Stephen Avenue, the plaza is often the site of protests.