A Premier Sports and Entertainment Experience.

As MacDonald Island Park’s newest facility, Shell Place features flexible conference, convention and meeting spaces and entertainment amenities. From premiere sporting events and once in a life-time experiences to day-to-day not-for-profit operation, Shell Place is known as the place to gather and create memories.

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Shell Place Amenities

High Performance Training Centre

This exclusive area houses multiple squat racks, an Olympic lifting platform, assault bikes, Prowler sleds, rope climbs and much more. The HPTC is a great way for guests to get an effective workout, become familiar with new equipment and enjoy the growing community of fitness enthusiasts at the HPTC.

Legacy Dodge Field

Home of the Fort McMurray Giants, our community’s Western Major Baseball League team, the Legacy Dodge Field is a modern baseball diamond in a scenic downtown location. The Legacy Dodge Field is a highlight venue and can be found hosting tournaments like the Baseball Canada Cup and can also be transformed to host events like the 2018 Wood Buffalo Alberta Winter Games Opening Ceremonies.

SMS Equipment Stadium

The SMS Equipment Stadium is a multi-use outdoor performance stadium capable of hosting large scale sporting events, community gatherings, concerts and celebrations. The SMS Equipment Stadium is used for regular season game play by both the Fort McMurray Monarchs and the Keyano College Huskies; the venue is fully equipped and has hosted multiple provincial and national sport tournaments. Since opening in 2015, the venue has welcomed numerous high-profile performers to the stage as during concerts and community events.

SMS Equipment Turf Field House

This state-of-the-art amenity is used daily for indoor activities like soccer, archery tag, teambuilding and more. It is a great place to bring outdoor activities inside, offering a secure place to run, jump and play. The space previously hosted the 2018 Alberta Winter Games – Archery Competition, highlighting its versatility of use.

UA Local 488 Gymnasium

This versatile space is a popular amenity used daily by the community. Including four courts in a climate-controlled environment, the UA Local 488 Gymnasium allows for year-round pickleball, basketball, badminton and so much more! 

Shell Place Tenants & User Groups

The Redpoll Centre

The Redpoll Centre at Shell Place is nonprofit collaborative shared space operated by the United Way of Fort McMurray and supported by the Suncor Energy Foundation.

Fort McMurray Giants

Fort McMurray Giants

Fort McMurray Monarchs

Fort McMurray Monarchs

The Hub Resource Centre

The Hub Family Resource Centre (The Hub) is the comprehensive family services provider in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. We are a proud partner of the Wood Buffalo Family Resource Network.

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