A little over three years since the historical Kelly and Ramsey building facades were dismantled and the original buildings cleared, and six months since our last look inside the tower, Edmonton’s 111-metre, 28-storey Kelly Ramsey tower — now named Enbridge Centre for its largest tenant — officially opened its doors.

Enbridge Centre, image by Dave Sutherland

City Ambassador Daveography joined local media, politicians, workers, and tenants at the building's grand opening event, which was celebrated with music, food and drink, and an opening dance number.

Music and mingling in the lobby, image by Dave Sutherland

The feature staircase, image by Dave Sutherland

Opening dance number by ViVA Dance Company, image by Dave Sutherland

Speeches were delivered from developer John Day, Mayor Don Iveson, and Leon Zupan, Vice President and COO of Enbridge Liquids Pipelines, all praising the hard work, dedication, and vision of everyone involved in the design and construction of the building.

John Day and Mayor Don Iveson, image by Dave Sutherland

Finally, with a countdown and pop of streamers, the building was declared officially open.

Enbridge Centre declared officially open, image by Dave Sutherland

Attendees were free to tour the lobby and to check out the artworks on display.

Feature artwork by Lynn Malin, image by Dave Sutherland

Lobby from the second level, image by Dave Sutherland

One of the building managers was kind enough to provide a bit of a tour, including some of the amenities like the bicycle parking, maintenance area, and showers, as well as a look at the views from the 23rd floor.

Bicycle parking and maintenance area, image by Dave Sutherland

ICE District construction from the 23rd floor, image by Dave Sutherland

Much of the exterior work is now complete and pedestrian barriers have been removed, allowing close-up views of the restored historical building facades.

Historical Kelly and Ramsey building facades, image by Dave Sutherland

Retail and restaurant tenants for the ground level are expected to be publicly announced soon.

Inside the future restaurant space, image by Dave Sutherland

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