Layout
Because the playing surface is surrounded by a running track, the full 65-yard width of the end zones is not available at the two end lines. However, the full width is available for more than half of each end zone, with the only missing pieces being the relatively small bits off the corners. This setup is not uncommon in Canadian football; another CFL stadium, Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, is configured in this manner.
The east entrance and west entrances have a metal arch framing their walkway. The east side features a newly-improved box office that is built into the mountain, giving the impression that it has a green roof, since it is covered with greenery. “The box office is of utmost importance since we want to give our fans not only the opportunity to purchase tickets on the same day of a home game, but also for games to come later that year,” explained Mark Weightman, Vice President of Operations & Events.
What adds charm to McGill Stadium is the fact that the intimacy level that fans were worried about losing was preserved throughout the renovation process. Additionally, there are no bad seats in the entire facility, every seat offers an excellent view of the field.
“That is one aspect that we are particularly proud of,” states Weightman. He adds that “The work done by the Populous architect firm, which was notably involved in the construction of Camden Yards (the home of the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball) and its work on Wembley Stadium, is definitely something that need recognition.”
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