Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal made positive economic impact in Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB — It’s the most successful show in the Canalta Centre’s brief history, and they have the numbers to back it up.
Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal wrapped up its run on Sunday. On Friday, the Canalta Centre released a report into the economic impact of the show.
The seven performances brought an estimated $2.5 million into the local economy. Of the money, approximately $765,000 is new spending by visitors who travelled from outside of Medicine Hat.