Edmonton Expo Centre
The Edmonton Expo Centre is a large convention and events venue in Edmonton, Alberta. It is operated by Explore Edmonton for the City of Edmonton. The center sits in the Montrose area at 7515 118 Avenue NW, across from the old Northlands Coliseum, and has room for big trade shows, conferences, and other events.
Space and features
- About 522,000 square feet of total space after a 2009 expansion
- Exhibition space around 410,000 square feet with several exhibition halls
- A ballroom and a 4,600-seat arena now called the Flair Airlines Hangar
- Parking for about 3,800 vehicles
- Public transit access via Coliseum Station
History at a glance
- Opened in 1984 on the site of the old Edmonton Gardens and was known as the Northlands Agricom until 2009
- 2009 renovations added four new exhibition halls and the Alberta Ballroom
- Hosted many events over the years, including the World Ringette Championships in 2002 and the last Powerama Motoring Expo in 2010
Recent developments
- In the mid-2010s, Northlands faced financial challenges after a new downtown arena opened
- In 2017–2018, the city took ownership of the Expo Centre and merged its operations with the Shaw Conference Centre under the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
- In 2022, a $98 million rehabilitation project began, updating the building envelope, roof, and mechanical/electrical systems, and adding a large rooftop solar array; it is expected to be finished in 2025
- The arena naming rights were sold to Flair Airlines, so the arena is now the Flair Airlines Hangar
- The venue continues to host events, concerts, and sports
Accessibility
- Located in north-central Edmonton, with easy car access and good transit connections via Coliseum Station
This page was last edited on 3 February 2026, at 16:45 (CET).