— RIVERS & CONNECTIONS
At the meeting place of the Bow and Elbow rivers, The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland is one of Calgary’s most historically and culturally significant places — a gathering place that has connected people, stories and communities for thousands of years.
For East Village, it’s also part of what makes the neighbourhood unlike anywhere else in the city.
Connected to RiverWalk, St. Patrick’s Island and the broader river pathway network, The Confluence adds another dimension to life in the downtown east end — one shaped by culture, gathering, festivals, reflection and connection to the land beneath the city.
It’s where pathways lead to performances, exhibits, gathering spaces and riverfront views.
a park for all calgarians
20-Year Concept Site Plan
A new 20-year vision for The Confluence was revealed in 2026 — reimagining the site as a more connected, active and year-round destination woven into the everyday experience of life in East Village.
An overview of The Confluence’s 20-year Concept Site Plan released in 2026.
Future additions could include:
A covered stage + concert lawn with capacity for up to 16,000 people
A pow wow arbour with capacity for 2,500 spectators
A flexible west plaza with an NHL-size outdoor hockey rink
Expanded gardens + foraging forest
New pathways + RiverWalk connections
Gathering spaces for healing and ceremony
