What major projects are being built in Calgary right now?

Calgary has numerous major tourism and recreation projects underway, including arenas, hotels, YMCA facilities, and recreation centres. The Culture Alberta Major Projects Tracker lists every active project with stage, budget, and timeline details sourced from the Government of Alberta.

What major construction projects are happening in Edmonton?

Edmonton has several major projects under construction, including performing arts venues like the Winspear Centre expansion, recreation facilities, and hotel developments. Browse the tracker to see all Edmonton projects by stage and investment size.

Which Alberta cities have the most major projects underway?

Calgary and Edmonton lead in total project investment, but projects are active across Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, Lloydminster, Lac La Biche, Banff, Canmore, and Strathcona County. Use the By City view to compare cities.

Where does the Alberta Major Projects data come from?

All data is sourced directly from the Government of Alberta's Major Projects Inventory (majorprojects.alberta.ca). The tracker filters for Tourism and Recreation sector projects valued at $5M or more and updates daily.

How do I track a specific Alberta construction project?

Use the search bar to find a project by name or city, or use the stage filters (Building, Proposed, Completed) to narrow results. Click any project card to see full details including cost, timeline, developer, and related news articles.

Alberta Tourism & Recreation Projects 2026 | Major Projects Tracker

Biggest active projects

Under Construction

Spotlight project

$1.2B

Scotia Place Calgary Events Centre

Event SpaceCalgary2024–2027

Under ConstructionCurrently being built

The City of Calgary, Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation Public

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Spotlight project

$660M

Calgary Arts Commons Transformation Project

Arts and CultureCalgary2024–2030

Under ConstructionCurrently being built

Calgary Municipal Land Corp. (CMLC) Public

Spotlight project

$343M

Lewis Farms Recreation Centre

Sports FacilityEdmonton2023–2028

Under ConstructionCurrently being built

City of Edmonton Public

93 more projects

Under Construction

Autograph Collection Hotel

Hotel

$330M

Calgary

2026–2028

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Truman HomesPrivate

Proposed

Edmonton Ice District Event Park

Event Space

$250M

Edmonton

Est. 2029

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

OEG Sports & EntertainmentPrivate

Proposed

SW Recreation Centre Airdrie

Sports Facility

$230M

Airdrie

2027–2030

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Airdrie Public

Under Construction

Glenbow Museum Renovations JR Shaw Centre for Arts Culture

Arts and Culture

$205M

Calgary

2021–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Glenbow MuseumPrivate

Under Construction

River Cree Resort and Casino Expansion

Hotel

$200M

Stony Plain 135

2024–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Enoch Cree NationPrivate

Proposed

Contemporary Calgary Centennial Planetarium Transformation Project

Arts and Culture

$160M

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Contemporary CalgaryPrivate

Completed

Coronation Community Recreation Centre

Sports Facility

$153M

Edmonton

2022–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

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Completed

William Hawrelak Park Rehabilitation Project

Park

$135M

Edmonton

2023–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

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Completed

Fairmont Lake Louise Thermal Wellness Facility BASIN Glacial Waters

Hotel

$130M

Improvement District No. 9 Banff

2022–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Fairmont PropertiesPrivate

Proposed

West District YMCA and Library

Other Tourism/Recreation

$120M

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

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Under Construction

Winspear Centre Completion Project

Event Space

$115M

Edmonton

2020–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Winspear CentrePrivate

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Completed

Jasper Park Lodge Renovations 2026

Hotel

$100M

Jasper

2018–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Fairmont PropertiesPrivate

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Completed

Cenovus Energy Hub Lloydminster Events Centre

Sports Facility

$99M

Lloydminster (Part)

2023–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Lloydminster Public

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Under Construction

MNP Community Sport Centre Expansion

Sports Facility

$88M

Calgary

2024–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Proposed

Cambrian Crossing Multipurpose Arena Facility

Sports Facility

$86M

Strathcona County

2026–2027

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Sherwood Park Crusaders Hockey SocietyPrivate

Under Construction

Glenmore Twin Arena Stu Peppard Arena Replacement

Sports Facility

$86M

Calgary

2024–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Under Construction

Yellowhead County Edson YCE Multiplex

Sports Facility

$80M

Edson

2025–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Town of Edson & Yellowhead County Public

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Under Construction

McMurray Métis Cultural Centre

Community Centre

$73M

Wood Buffalo

2021–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

McMurray MetisPrivate

Under Construction

Fort Saskatchewan Aquatics Facility

Sports Facility

$72M

Fort Saskatchewan

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Fort Saskatchewan Public

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Fort Saskatchewan's New $72 Million Aquatic Centre: 10-Lane Pool, Lazy River, Water Slides, and a 2029 Opening Date

Under Construction

Southwest Regional Fieldhouse and Library at Belmont

Sports Facility

$72M

Calgary

2025–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Completed

Pointe aux Pins Acres Agricultural Multi Purpose Facility

Event Space

$68M

Strathcona County

2023–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Strathcona CountyPrivate

Under Construction

Strathcona County Indoor Fieldhouse

Sports Facility

$65M

Strathcona County

2026–2028

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Strathcona CountyPrivate

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Sherwood Park Is Getting a $65 Million Indoor Fieldhouse. Soccer, Pickleball, Lacrosse, and Baseball Under One Roof.

Proposed

Northeast Athletic Complex

Sports Facility

$65M

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Under Construction

Whitecourt Culture and Events Centre

Community Centre

$54M

Whitecourt

2024–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Town of Whitecourt Public

Proposed

Olympic Oval Upgrade Calgary

Sports Facility

$52M

Calgary

Est. 2029

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

The University of Calgary Public

Under Construction

Energy City Metro Ballpark

Sports Facility

$50M

Spruce Grove

2022–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Gold Sports and Entertainment Group of CompaniesPrivate

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Under Construction

Northside Twin Arena at Abraham s Land

Sports Facility

$50M

Wood Buffalo

2024–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Public

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Completed

Warehouse Central Park O day min Park

Park

$49M

Edmonton

2024–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Completed

Peter Hemingway Leisure Centre Rehabilitation

Sports Facility

$47M

Edmonton

2022–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Under Construction

Lac La Biche Regional Aquatics Centre Addition Bold Centre

Sports Facility

$46M

Lac la Biche County

2024–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Lac La Biche CountyPrivate

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Lac La Biche Is Building a $44.9 Million Aquatic Centre With a Lazy River, Nordic Spa, and Two Water Slides. It Opens Mid-2026.

Under Construction

WinSport Day Lodge Renovation

Sports Facility

$43M

Calgary

2024–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

WinSport CanadaPrivate

Under Construction

Stony Plain Regional Community Recreation Facility

Sports Facility

$42M

Stony Plain

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Town of Stony Plain Public

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Proposed

Edmonton Nordic Spa Brander Gardens

Attractions

$38M

Edmonton

Est. 2028

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Scandinave Group Inc.Private

Under Construction

Camrose Resort Casino Relocation Edmonton

Other Tourism/Recreation

$35M

Edmonton

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Capital City CasinosPrivate

Completed

Reynolds Alberta Museum Storage Warehouse Planning

Museum

$34M

Wetaskiwin

Est. 2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Alberta Infrastructure Public

Under Construction

Pogadl Park

Park

$34M

Sylvan Lake

2017–2028

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Town of Sylvan Lake Public

Under Construction

Kinsmen Sports Centre Rehabilitation

Sports Facility

$32M

Edmonton

2023–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Under Construction

The National accessArts Centre s Accessible Arts Learning Campus

Arts and Culture

$30M

Calgary

2025–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

National accessArts CentrePrivate

Proposed

Unreal Bike Park and Athletic Centre

Sports Facility

$30M

Rocky View County

2026–2027

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Unreal Athletic CentrePrivate

Under Construction

Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex Expansion

Sports Facility

$28M

High River

2024–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Town of High River Public

Completed

Canmore Nordic Centre Upgrades

Sports Facility

$27M

Kananaskis

2022–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Alberta Infrastructure Public

Under Construction

Richmond Green Park Redevelopment

Park

$27M

Calgary

2025–2028

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Completed

Hampton Inn Downtown Calgary

Hotel

$27M

Calgary

2023–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Triple One PropertiesPrivate

Under Construction

Northwest Athletic Park at Rocky Ridge

Sports Facility

$25M

Calgary

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Completed

Movati Athletic Harvest Hills

Sports Facility

$20M

Edmonton

2024–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Movati AthleticPrivate

Under Construction

Eagle River Hotel Addition and Casino Renovation

Hotel

$18M

Woodlands County

2024–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Alexis Nakota Sioux NationPrivate

Under Construction

Grande Prairie Multisport Dome

Sports Facility

$17M

Grande Prairie

2025–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Grande Prairie Public

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Completed

Calgary Zoo Exploration Asia Reimagined Phase 1

Attractions

$16M

Calgary

2025–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Calgary ZooPrivate

Completed

Innisfail Aquatic Centre Modernization

Sports Facility

$15M

Innisfail

2025–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Town of Innisfail Public

Under Construction

Snye Point Park Revitalization

Park

$14M

Wood Buffalo

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Public

Completed

Legal Arena and Curling Rink Retrofit Project

Sports Facility

$13M

Legal

2024–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Town of Legal Public

Under Construction

Alexander Spa Hotel

Hotel

$12M

Canmore

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Spring Creek Mountain VillagePrivate

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Under Construction

River Valley Outdoor Activity Centre

Attractions

$12M

Edmonton

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Edmonton Ski ClubPrivate

Proposed

10 Street Gravel Bar and Recreational Wave

Other Tourism/Recreation

$12M

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Under Construction

The Winston Golf Club Clubhouse

Sports Facility

$10M

Calgary

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

The Winston Golf ClubPrivate

Under Construction

Okotoks Pickleball Facility

Sports Facility

$10M

Foothills No. 31, Okotoks

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Okotoks Pickleball ClubPrivate

Completed

Beaver Hills House Park Michael Phair Park Renewal

Park

$9M

Edmonton

2024–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Completed

Commonwealth Stadium and Field House Artificial Turf Renewal

Sports Facility

$9M

Edmonton

2025–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Completed

Balwin Belvedere Open Spaces Revitalization

Park

$9M

Edmonton

Est. 2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Under Construction

Chinatown s Harbin Gate Replacement Edmonton

Other Tourism/Recreation

$9M

Edmonton

2026–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Completed

Re Imagined Central Park Spruce Grove

Park

$9M

Spruce Grove

2024–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Spruce Grove Public

Under Construction

Nostalgia Community Centre

Community Centre

$9M

Calgary

Est. 2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Jayman HomesPrivate

Completed

Westside Recreation Centre Renovation and Expansion

Sports Facility

$8M

Calgary

2025–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Westside Recreation CentrePrivate

Proposed

Southern Alberta Art Gallery SAAG Facility Enhancements

Arts and Culture

$8M

Lethbridge

Est. 2028

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Southern Alberta Art GalleryPrivate

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Under Construction

Shaganappi Point Golf Course Maintenance Building

Sports Facility

$7M

Calgary

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Under Construction

Coast Plaza Hotel Edmonton Renovation Recladding

Hotel

$7M

Edmonton

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Coast Plaza HotelPrivate

Under Construction

Henderson Ice Centre Modernization

Sports Facility

$6M

Lethbridge

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Lethbridge Public

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Under Construction

True Blue Swim School Facility

Sports Facility

$6M

Edmonton

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

True Blue Swim SchoolPrivate

Under Construction

Sax Centre NBVL Indoor Volleydome

Sports Facility

$6M

Calgary

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

NBVL Sports Facilities Inc.Private

Completed

Fun Park Fort Road

Other Tourism/Recreation

$6M

Edmonton

2023–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Landra InvestmentsPrivate

Completed

Panorama Hills Community Centre Expansion

Community Centre

$6M

Calgary

2024–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Northstar Residents AssociationPrivate

Under Construction

City Arts Centre Rehabilitation

Community Centre

$5M

Edmonton

2025–2026

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Edmonton Public

Under Construction

Canadian Kerala Cultural Centre

Community Centre

$5M

Edmonton

2026–2027

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Canadian Kerala Cultural Association of AlbertaPrivate

Completed

Dunmore Riding Arena

Sports Facility

$5M

Cypress County

2024–2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Dunmore Equestrian SocietyPrivate

Under Construction

Banff Legacy Resort

Hotel

Bighorn No. 8

2026–2028

Currently being built

Proposed› Under› Completed

Banff Legacy HoldingsPrivate

Proposed

Northeast Regional Fieldhouse at Skyview Ranch

Sports Facility

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Proposed

Norquay Vision 100 Project

Attractions

Improvement District No. 9 Banff

Est. 2026

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Liricon Capital Ltd.Private

Proposed

Big Island Provincial Park

Park

Edmonton

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Alberta ParksPrivate

Proposed

Altea Active West Edmonton

Sports Facility

Edmonton

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Allard DevelopmentsPrivate

Proposed

Sun City Extended Stay Hotel

Hotel

Medicine Hat

2026–2029

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Sun City Hotels Ltd.Private

Proposed

Fairmont Calgary Stampede Park

Hotel

Calgary

Est. 2031

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in partnership Truman DevelopmentsPrivate

Proposed

Truman East Village Hotel

Hotel

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Truman HomesPrivate

Proposed

Everwild Nordic Spa Banff

Attractions

Banff

Est. 2027

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Basecamp ResortsPrivate

Proposed

Everwild Nordic Spa Hotel Harmony

Attractions

Rocky View County

Est. 2028

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Basecamp ResortsPrivate

Proposed

Charmed Resort

Attractions

Crowsnest Pass

2026–2027

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Charmed ResortsPrivate

Proposed

University of Calgary On Campus Stadium

Sports Facility

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

The University of Calgary Public

Proposed

The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland Expansion

Event Space

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

The Confluence Historic Site and ParklandPrivate

Proposed

Pickleplex Facility Expansion Airdrie

Sports Facility

Airdrie

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Pickleplex Social ClubPrivate

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Proposed

Fortress Mountain All Season Resort Kananaskis

Other Tourism/Recreation

Kananaskis

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Fortress Mountain ResortPrivate

Proposed

Osten Victor Alberta Tennis Centre Expansion Calgary

Sports Facility

Calgary

Est. 2029

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis CentrePrivate

Proposed

Kingsland Park

Park

Calgary

Planning & approvals in progress

Proposed› Under› Completed

City of Calgary Public

Completed

Castle Mountain Stagecoach Express Lift

Sports Facility

Pincher Creek No. 9

2025–2026

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Castle Mountain ResortPrivate

Completed

Lake Louise Ski Resort Richardson s Ridge Chairlift Expansion

Sports Facility

Improvement District No. 9 Banff

Est. 2025

Construction finished

Proposed› Under› Completed

Lake Louise Ski ResortPrivate