The organization projected it would no longer be "financially viable" once the Edmonton Oilers' new downtown arena Rogers Place opens, as it would attract the majority of major indoor events previously held at the Northlands-operated Rexall Place.
As part of its "Northlands Vision 2020" proposals, Northlands had the redevelopment of Northlands Park as an "urban festival site" capable of hosting large-scale outdoor events. In February 2016, Northlands announced that racing would end at Northlands Park after the 2016 season, following 116 years of operation. Public transit to the facility is offered via Edmonton Transit Service route 747 to the airport, and Leduc Transit route 10 (connecting via Edmonton International Airport). It is one of two "A-level" horse racing venues in the province of Alberta, and the only one-mile racetrack in western Canada.Ĭentury Mile opened on April 1, 2019, serving as the replacement for Northlands Park. Quarterhorse, Standardbred and Thoroughbred racingĬanadian Derby (G3), Century Casino Oaks, Northlands Park DistaffĬentury Mile Racetrack and Casino is a casino and horse racing facility in Leduc County, Alberta, next to the Edmonton International Airport.
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