Location: 53462 Range Road 225, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4V3
Map Pin: The Pointe
General inquiries/Bookings: pointebookings@strathcona.ca or 780‑464‑8110

The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre has been in the works for over a decade, first imagined in 2015 construction began in 2023 at Pointe aux Pins Acres beside Bremner House in Strathcona County. The facility covers close to 100,000 square feet with an arena, barn, and modern amenities for horse shows, clinics, and agricultural events. After years of planning, it officially opened its doors with a grand opening celebration on August 23, 2025. The Pointe gives community goers a chance to experience agriculture and horses up close. It’s a welcoming spot where people can connect, learn, and enjoy events they might not normally have access to. Congratulations Strathcona County!

Facility Highlights

Arena: ~245′ × 130′ with staging ring, bleachers (300–400 seats), full arena equipment, and adjustable layered footing.
Barn & Wash Bay: Barn (279′ × 105′) with 120 temporary stalls, accessible washrooms, stall power circuits; wash bay includes 8 temperature‑controlled hose bibs and 10 tie‑off racks.
Multi-purpose Rooms: Two rooms (32′ × 20′ total; split into 17′ × 20′ and 15′ × 20′) each with display screens; one has a mini-fridge/sink and can serve as a concession or show office.
Parking: Competitor side: 40 powered (30 A) trailer stalls + 60 non‑powered.
Visitor side: 309 vehicle stalls (incl. 8 barrier‑free, 4 curbside), plus a drop‑off loop for buses/food trucks.
Washrooms: Main lobby: 5 accessible (with change tables) + 12 private stalls.
Barn: 2 accessible + 13 private stalls.
Technology & Power: Free Wi‑Fi, live‑streaming capabilities, multi‑zone PA system, AV screens & microphones; 20A circuits throughout barn and power for all competitor stalls.
Accessibility: Automatic‑door, support‑bar equipped washrooms; 8 barrier‑free parking, ramped seating, assistive listening devices, and guide‑dog friendly policies.
Building Features: Textured concrete floors for grip and biosecurity; packed natural footing in arena; textured wash bay flooring; enclosed footing barriers in arena.

For more details visit: The PointeAg.ca

footing & arena at a glance

The Pointe’s arena footing was built to last, with 2,762 metric tonnes of material delivered in 75 truck-and-quad-trailer loads. The finished depth is 14 inches, with the top six inches adjusted to suit each discipline.

Installation was done in precise layers: two 4-inch lifts, spread with laser-guided equipment and compacted with a vibratory roller/packer, plus a final 6 inches placed loosely and laser-graded within a ¼-inch.

The natural composition is mixed for versatility across agricultural events, while the sand is manufactured to reduce dust. Quality controls included no organics or contaminants, extra care to prevent contamination during delivery, and a requirement for semi-angular fractured particles that passed sieve analysis.

Specialized equipment: John Deere 5105M, Kiser 1010 Arena Drag, Secondary Arena Drag.

Fees Snapshot

Arena (Brokerlink Insurance Arena)

Full‑day event: $1,500 (non‑profit: $1,200)
Move‑in/out day (full day): $750
Hourly rental: $150 (non‑profit: $120)
Drop‑in riding: $20 for first two animals, $10 for each additional animal

The Barn (Animal Housing)

Barn Office: $28.25 (non‑profit: $16.91)
Stall rental: $40 for first night (includes two bags of shavings); $20 per additional night
Stall pre‑bedding: $20
Shavings (additional): $8/bag

Pointe Meeting Rooms

Side 1 & 2 combined: $58.86 (non‑profit: $35.32)
Side 1 only: $49.33 (non‑profit: $29.71)
Side 2 only: $35.31 (non‑profit: $21.14)

How to Book

Submit an online booking request via The Pointe’s booking form: Linked Here.

Drop in Riding is available on designated days, checkout the events calendar: Here.

For major events, contact the Bookings Team at pointebookings@strathcona.ca to discuss custom event packages and pricing.
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Curious about the pointe?

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