Scotiabank Saddledome

The Scotiabank Saddledome sits along the Stampede grounds in Calgary, its swooping saddle-shaped roof making it one of the most photographed buildings in hockey. It's the longtime home of the Calgary Flames, whose fans pack the bowl in classic red for a loud, old-school NHL atmosphere. The distinctive hyperbolic paraboloid roof was an engineering showcase in its day and still gives the arena a silhouette unlike any other in the league. Game nights blend hockey tradition with Calgary's western Stampede culture, from the horseshoe-inspired architecture to a fan base known as some of the most passionate in Canada.

Built to replace the aging Stampede Corral, the Saddledome opened on October 15, 1983 and was expanded to just over 20,000 seats to serve as the main hockey and figure-skating venue for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, making it the largest arena used at those Games. It has hosted the Flames' entire modern era, including their run to the 1989 Stanley Cup Final, and has staged NHL All-Star festivities and countless concerts over four decades. Now one of the oldest buildings in the NHL, it remains a beloved if aging venue as Calgary works toward a new arena, with the Saddledome's roof still regarded as an architectural landmark of the city.