How to find our venues
We like to think that our vneues are little hidden gems, gems that can be a little tricky to find at first. Please take note of the maps and directions below.
Ramsay Design Centre
at work Nicer Rail Yards, Formerly the commons
1206 20 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1M8
Street Map
Aerial View
Parking/Entrance map
How to get here
Our venues are in the Ramsay Design Centre, which is a low brick building on the East side of 11 Street SE. Enter through the south parking lot (you’ll see the Barre Body Studio signs near the entrance) and the venue entrance is the main entrance to the building.
By car
See the parking maps above.
By Foot or Bike
We are situated near many bike paths and the Elbow River. You can store your bike at the bike at the bicycle-rack outside the front door.
By Calgary Transit
There are approximately 5 bus stops within a 5 minute walking distance of the Ramsay Design Centre. Bus routes include the 302 and 24, and Calgary Transit can help you plan your ride.
By C-Train
The nearest C-Train station is Erlton/Stampede, which is approximately a 20 minute walk to and from the Ramsay Design Centre.
Where to park
The Ramsay Design centre is bustling with stylish enterprises and like any downtown office - is known to have its parking woes. But we’re here to the rescue!
Weekday
We have an abundance of hourly paid stalls for you to park your car located a short walk away (see above for maps). You can also find free parking in the community, only steps away from our venues.
Ask us about adding the paid lot to your event booking for hassle-free guest parking!
Weekend/Evening
We have free parking onsite in our North and South lots as well as paid parking in the Impark lot a short distance away. See above for downloadable maps.
cONTEMPORARY CALGARY
located in the west end of downtown Calgary
#701 11 Street SW, Calgary AB T2P 2C4
how to get here
by car
On-site visitor parking is available at Calgary Parking Authority Lot 61 (Zone 9061).
by public transit
Contemporary Calgary is beside the West Kerby station.
ACCESSIBILITY
Contemporary Calgary is a wheelchair-accessible venue with designated accessibility parking and washrooms. Wheelchairs are also available on site. Please visit our welcome desk for assistance.
FRONT ENTRANCE PARKING
LOADING DOCK PARKING
The GRAND
A historic theatre in the downtown core
608 1 Street SW, Calgary AB T2P 1M6
How to get here
The Grand is easy to find! It is located right at the corner of 1st Street and 6 Ave SW. Just look out for our prominent red neon sign on the side of our building.
By car
See the location and parking maps above.
By public transit
The GRAND is easily accessible by Calgary Transit. If you are traveling from NW Tuscany or West 69th Street Stations, please get off the train at 3rd Street station. IF you are traveling from NE Saddletowne or South Somerset-Bridlewood, please get off at 1st Street station.
Where to park
Street parking in downtown Calgary is free after 6:00pm. Daytime parking is available a two parkades nearby.
The Brookfield parkade
(6th Avenue entrance) Across from the GRAND, $2 flat rate after 6pm
The James Short Parkade
112 - 5 Ave SW (5 Ave entrance)
115 - 4 Ave SW (4 Ave entrance)