Fewer events, lower attendance at Canada Life Place

A new report on Canada Life Place finances and attendance, shows a drop in numbers from the year before.

The report indicates about 600,000 people attended events at the arena last year, down from nearly 700,000 in 2023.

The arena also hosted 17-fewer events last year compared to the year before.

According to the report, the city collected $100,000 from leasing Canada Life Place last year, and took in $140,000 from ticket sales.

The venue, originally known as the John Labatt Centre, then Budweiser Gardens, opened in October 2002 with a seating capacity of 9,090 for hockey and ice events and over 10, 000 for concerts, family ​shows, and other events.