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Ottawa’s Dual Venue Gamble: Can Lansdowne 2.0 and LeBreton Arena Coexist Without Cannibalizing Each Other?
Sports experts explain the difference between the two arenas and how they could co-exist
Kate Chappell
23 Jul
Over a decade from now, after seemingly endless negotiations are complete and contracts are signed, LeBreton Flats will likely be the site of an NHL arena and home of the Ottawa Senators. That means a downtown buzzing with hockey fans and concert-goers, lively restaurants and a busy transit system moving people in and out of Ottawa’s core. For many sports fans, residents and businesspeople in the city, this is an exciting prospect.
But as the city prepares to launch the $419-million Lansdowne 2.0, what could it mean for this entertainment facility? With a new event centre and north side stands planned, will the two recreational facilities be in direct competition with one another? Or could they complement one another and build on Ottawa’s ability to host events and remind residents that fun isn’t forgotten here?
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