It really is a shame that more than half of the clubs are in stadiums that are not ideal. Edmonton is small enough, but the pitch is quite some distance away (and the stands are mostly empty). Ottawa, Forge, and Winnipeg are in CFL stadiums which are miles from the pitch and way too big to create a good atmosphere. And York... yikes.
Pacific, Halifax, and of course Cavalry are the only places that have facilities that are appropriate to the sport and scale of the CPL.
I whined a bit in the early days about the location of Spruce Meadows being a barrier to getting fans out (I live in the far NW), and it might still be to some, but the gameday experience and atmosphere totally offsets that. Plus the owners have deep pockets and are committed. Can't beat that.
But can you imagine not having Spruce Meadows now? Or even worse, playing at a place like McMahon? We are very lucky.
The venue impacts the experience, and the experience is what will keep growing attendance.
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