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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Couldn't Calgary basically host the Olympics with the facilities they already have?
I'd love to watch some ice dancing at the old Corral with the Queen's stern look watching over us all.
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We could, to some degree. By 2026, most of these facilities will be over 40 years old, so some renovations will be required. And those still would not be cheap. Also, the Ski jump and bobsleigh/luge/skeleton track would have to be completely rebuilt.
An absolute must would be another 10,000+ seat arena. Basically, the Flames new barn. The addition of Women's hockey and expanded figure skating since 1988 is more than the Saddledome and Corral could support on their own.