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How many pounds of food was donated to the Second Helping Program by ECC in 2024?
Over 2,000 kg, which is approximately 4,000 meals!
How much sod was laid during the renovation of Klondike Park on the EXPO Centre site?
3,600 rolls were used to finish the landscaping at Klondike Park
Who will host a Warhammer Tournament, celebrate Catan's 30th anniversary and see celebrities like Matthew Lillard and Noura Ibrahim?
Game Con Canda @ the Edmonton EXPO Centre
Which event at the EXPO Centre earned a Platinum prize from Yes Tech Entertainment alongside the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show?
The Singing Christmas Tree returned to the COE after a few years absence to its new home The Edmonton EXPO Centre
Estimated to produce 4.02 GIGAWATS - equivalent to the energy consumption of 775 homes
How many meals did ECC serve in 2024?
More than 250,000
How many different types of plants are within the ECC building?
Only 50!
How many events did EXPO host in 2024
258
What famous "Espresso" lover played at the ECC?
Sabrina Carpenter!!
How many people are employed at the Edmonton Convention Centre?
528 - 11 casual, 43 full time hourly, 433 part time hourly and 41 salaried!
How many Quick Service items did the EXPO Concessions sell in 2024?
OVER 440,000 items
Hall D's roof might seem like every other roof, but something special has landed on it before
A helicopter during the Helicopter Association of Canada event
How many hours worked did ECC variable staff put into Animethon 2024?
Over 2,400 hours by 300 staff members!
Whose famous face was seen at the EXPO Centre for the UFC Ceremonial Weigh-Ins?
The DANA WHITE was in attendance for this event the night before the Highest Grossing UFC Fight Night event in North America
How many integrated glazing units does ECC have?
719
What percentage of food from the ECC is locally sourced?
45%
Where are the beautiful art installations inside the EXPO Centre sourced from?
The EXPO Centre exemplifies community stewardship through its partnership with The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, which also hosts its annual fundraising Gala at the venue
How many teams will compete at the 2025 Volleyball Canada Youth Nationals being held at the EXPO Centre
1,356 Teams will compete on the 57 courts set up at the Edmonton EXPO Centre
This 9 time Juno Award winning group has played at ECC twice, once in 2016 and again in 2017
The Arkells
How many Red Seal chef's work within the ECC kitchen?
Nine!
How many meals will the EXPO Centre serve during the 4-day National Gather of Elders event in September 2025?
Approximately 20,000
How many pounds of honey was harvested from our rooftop apiary in 2019?
20 pounds! We look forward to having our bee friends return
How many events did ECC host in 2024?
330
In Disney on Ice's tenure at the EXPO Centre how many faces have come to see the one and only Mickey Mouse?
How many months did it take to complete the rehabilitation project at the EXPO Centre?
42 months with no loss of events