"Call it The Fireplace": Calgarians are already trying to change the name of Scotia Place

The much-anticipated new event centre in Calgary, Scotia Place, which will replace the Saddledome, has been revealed and Calgarians are already sharing their thoughts.

Renderings of the new event centre, Scotia Place, were released this week, and there’s a lot to be excited about — especially for Calgary Flames fans!

The 18,000-seat centre will be home to a world-class NHL arena, a community rink, an outdoor entertainment area, and an outdoor bar! 

.@cgyscotiaplace – this is just the beginning 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mZ0HcoThLy

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) July 22, 2024

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It didn’t take long for the photos to circulate on social media, and locals already had strong opinions, from dismay over the way tax dollars are spent to some who were surprised by how much they liked the new look.

While Calgarians might have trouble coming up with something as iconic as “Dome beers,” many also think the centre itself needs a new name.

Commenters on a Reddit thread shared creative suggestions for replacing the current name. 

Some were also upset to see a big corporate name on top of a building that included a large sum of taxpayer dollars to fund it.

It also raised comparisons to Edmonton’s Ice District and some suggestions for making the Calgary event centre an even bigger success because it has to be better than Edmonton’s.

There were also some people in the comments who were surprised by how much they liked the new look!

What do you think about the new plans for Scotia Place in Calgary? Let us know in the comments.