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Olympic Arch
This arch formed the entrance to the Athlete’s Village during the 1988 Winter Olympics, and was returned to the U of C in 1991 to celebrate the University’s 25th anniversary.
About the work
This work was also called Gateway to the Olympic Village, and Trans-Canada Pipeline Arch, because it was commissioned by Trans-Canada Pipelines. This arch formed the entrance to the Athlete’s Village during the 1988 Winter Olympics, after which it was temporarily moved to the Calgary Municipal Building. It was returned to the U of C in 1991 to celebrate the University’s 25th anniversary.
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- BronzeSteel
- Date
- 1988(Unveiling)
- Creators
- Colette Whiten(Collaborative Artist)Paul Kipps(Collaborative Artist)Jack Diamond & Associates(Collaborative Artist)
- Interest Holder
- University of Calgary(Owner)
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Location & Access
University Theatre CourtyardAlberta, CA T2N 1N4
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University Theatre Courtyard
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Last updated: November 13th, 2025