Western Canadian Place facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Western Canadian Place
Western Canada Place, with north tower on the left hand side
General information
Type	Office
Location	801 6 Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3V8
Coordinates	51°02′43″N 114°04′37″W / 51.04528°N 114.07694°W / 51.04528; -114.07694
Completed	1983
Owner	GWL Realty
Height
Roof	164 m (538 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	41
Design and construction
Architect	Cohos Evamy
Main contractor	PCL Construction Management Inc.

Western Canadian Place is a group of tall office buildings in the city center of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has two main parts: the North Tower, which is taller, and the South Tower, which is a bit shorter.

The buildings were designed by a company called Cohos Evamy. This is the same company that designed other famous buildings in Calgary, like Bankers Hall - East and Bankers Hall - West. Western Canadian Place was built in a modern style.

In 2004, the office complex was bought for over $230 million by a company called bcIMC. Another company, GWL Realty Advisors, helps to manage the buildings. They were also involved in building them.

Western Canadian Place is the main office for Husky Energy. It also has offices for APA Corporation.

The Towers of Western Canadian Place

The North Tower is located at 707 8th Avenue SW. It is 164 m (538 ft) tall, which is about 40 floors high. The South Tower is not as tall. It has 30 floors and is 128 meters (420 feet) high. Both towers were finished in 1983.

Here's a quick look at the two towers:

Images for kids

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  View from street level

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  +15 connection above 9th Avenue S

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  Corporate art in main lobby

See also

In Spanish: Western Canadian Place para niños