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about genesis centre

The Genesis Centre is a 225,000 square foot multi-purpose complex dedicated to enriching the health, wellness, and unity of Northeast Calgary. 

The Genesis Centre encompasses half of the multi-purpose complex and includes the following facilities:

  • Two Indoor Field Houses
  • Feature Gymnasium & Event Centre (30,000 sq. ft)
  • Community Gymnasium (9,800 sq. ft)
  • Multi-Purpose Rooms
  • Various Meeting and Boardrooms
  • Community Kitchen & Catering Prep Room  

The Genesis Centre is not only a venue for sport and recreation, but a place which caters to the diverse interests of the community. Facility spaces are capable of hosting everything from cultural events, social occasions, and performing arts, to business oriented uses such as trade shows, conferences, and corporate team building. 

In addition to the Genesis Centre facilities the complex also encompasses a YMCA and a branch of the Calgary Public Library.

Our story

In 1994, a group of committed community volunteers approached the City of Calgary with a vision. They dreamed of building a community centre in Northeast Calgary to meet the growing and unique recreation, sport, culture, and educational needs of the residents. This facility was to become a community hub for continues to be the most culturally diverse quadrant of the city. 

In 2011, Genesis Land Development Corporation committed to a 15-year naming agreement for the facility prior to opening under the name of The Genesis Centre of Community Wellness. 

In 2012, The Genesis Centre opened its doors to the public and saw over one million visits in its first year alone. In addition to the full complement of fitness, health, and recreation services, the complex provides the facilities for large cultural events and activities as well as urgently needed indoor and outdoor soccer fields. It also provides access to a range of human and social services through 1000 Voices, a community and human services wing inside the facility which is now called the Community Wing. 

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Our mission / vision / values

Mission: A hub for the community bridging people in shared celebration, learning and play

Vision: An inspired community 

Our values:

impactful

We provide an experience that nurtures and enhances the lives of those around us

Inviting

We serve people of all abilities, faiths, ages, identities, orientations and backgrounds who will be respected and welcome

comitted

We dedicate ourselves to operating in an open, consistent, and responsible manner

visonary

We dream, anticipate and collaborate with the community to bridge from present work to future needs

Resilient

We learn, adapt and focus on community goals and will not be derailed by challenges

publications

The Genesis Centre plays a critical role in building community, promoting and fostering wellness, and modelling a new approach for future recreation and community centres.

View Strategic Plan (PDF)

The Genesis Centre publishes an Annual Report outlining the high level achievements of the facility along with the financial statements.

View 2022 Annual Report (PDF)

community grants (closed)

Up to $3,000 supporting community driven ideas, projects, events and programs that have broad impact in Northeast Calgary. Deadline 5 PM February 29th 2024 

Application Guidelines & Form (PDF)

Please email completed applications to [email protected]

Attention advertisers

Target your market in the Calgary Northeast! Watch our video and download our Media Kit (PDF) today to review all of the effective advertising opportunities available at Genesis Centre.

Promo Video & Advertising Ops

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