The Calgary Petroleum Club is honoured to be included on the Platinum Clubs of the World 2026-2027 ballot.
A RICH HISTORY
Calgary Petroleum Club was founded in 1948 with meetings originally held at the historic Fairmont Palliser Hotel. Once enough funding was collected and appropriate land purchased, our club took shape in the heart of downtown Calgary on 5th Avenue SW.
Our club has been a proud member of the ChaÎne des RÔtisseurs since April ,6, 2002 and our General Manager is the current Chancelier du Canada.
We were granted our own Coat of Arms on November 22, 1991. The Club with this honour, was once again recognized as a very special institution in the City of Calgary.
Top: Original one-story Calgary Petroleum Club, 1958. We have been a recognized member of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs since 2002.
Bottom left: H.R.H. The Duke of Windsor signing our registry prior to becoming an honorary member of the Calgary Petroleum Club.
Bottom Right: Calgary Petroleum Club Coat of Arms
UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION
ln October 2024, General Manager Toni-Marie lon-Brown was awarded the prestigious title of Canadian Club Manager of the Year-a historic achievement,as she became the first female GM to receive this honour in the award’s 57-year history.
More recently, we are proud to be recognized with an Excellence in Innovation award for our acclaimed podcast series, CPC Back to Business Calgary
A RESPECTED MEMBERSHIP
The Calgary Petroleum Club has a proud history and continues to evolve alongside the city’s dynamic business landscape. Its diverse membership spans young leaders, tech innovators, and energy professionals, reflecting the strength and breadth of Calgary’s economy.
With members ranging in age from 21 to over 90, the Club seamlessly blends tradition with progress. Its distinguished community includes past Prime Ministers, provincial Premiers, and Calgary’s Mayor, alongside leading organizations such as the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, the Calgary Black Chamber, and other influential non-profits.
A defining milestone came in 1988, when women were welcomed as full members-one of the most significant and positive steps in the Club’s history and the first private club in Calgary to do so. Today, the CPC is stronger than ever, honouring its legacy while embracing the future.
CPC members are deeply committed to philanthropy, regularly hosting fund raisers and championing clubled initiatives. Each year, their efforts include food and monetary drives in support of the Calgary and Veterans Food Banks, along with Toy Mountain, which brings hope to at-risk children and teens across the city.
Bottom Left: Honourary Lifetime Members of the Calgary Petroleum Club
MEMBER AMENITIES
To attract and retain top-tier members, a club must offer a diverse array of exceptional amenities that enrich both professional and social experiences.
The Calgary Petroleum Club offers a comprehensive selection of amenities including:
• Prime downtown location, connected to downtown office towers through the Plus 15 skywalk
• 15 different rooms of varying sizes, available for corporate events or personal celebrations
• Four year-round dining areas
• One of the finest Wine Cellars in Western Canada
• Business Centre featuring a computer with Internet access, printer, telephone, and wireless connections.
• ‘Brew 319 Work-Bar’ offering work and meeting space
• Forester’s Lounge offers a casual area for lunch or after work drinks, while taking in your favourite game on one of the many big screens.
• Updated Audio-Visual in every room along with free Wi-Fi throughout the Club.
• Fully equipped podcast studio available for Club Members to rent on an hourly basis.
• Summer Patio for events and private bookings.
• A thriving catering department, delivering excellence through more than 6,250 events each year
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BENEFITS
In addition to our amenities, Members also receive additional benefits that include:
• CPC Wine Club
• CPC Whiskey Club
• Preferred hotel rates locally and abroad
• Discounts with preferred retailers including floral, hair salons, liquor stores, fine cheese shops, perfume and more.
• BOOM Group rewards and savings
• Spousal membership is complimentary
• We have 400+ reciprocal clubs to enhance our members business or personal travel
EXCELLENCE IN AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
Following a $6.85M full facility renovation in 2017, the Club has continued to invest in capital improvements, adding a further $1.6M in club improvements.
Enhancements included updates to Brew 319/Prosecco Bar and Foresters Lounge, upgrades to seating throughout, a fully equipped podcast studio, refreshed uniforms across all departments, and most recently, a complete overhaul of audio-visual systems in every room.
The podcast studio and series have not only elevated the Club’s profile but have also become a valuable resource for young entrepreneurs, providing them with professional tools to launch their own podcasts and YouTube content.
EXCEP TIONAL SERVICE STANDARDS
At the Calgary Petroleum Club, our five core values: Excellence, Service, It’s Personal, Respect, and Care, are the foundation of everything we do. These values, guide our culture and shape every member experience. Of these, “It’s Personal” truly defines us: many of our team members have dedicated their entire careers to this Club.
Our members are more than clients - they are family, as is the team that serves them. We approach every request with a “yes-first” attitude. Flexibility is a hallmark of our service, and we excel at adapting to last-minute changes with calm professionalism.
Members choose to host their business events with us because of our highly skilled events team, known for delivering curated, concierge-style service with exceptional attention to detail and is why we host on average 125 events each week. Our magic is our staff.
As the chosen host venue of numerous ChaÎne des RÔtisseurs dinners, our team is polished on the etiquette of fine dining, exceptional service, and menus to please.
With exceptional talent leading each department, we foster a strong culture of learning and excellence. Our kitchen features an in-house bakery, pastry, and butchery, ensuring every detail is crafted with care. Our world-traveled Sommelier brings each wine to life by sharing its unique story.
Our Food & Beverage Manager, with 31 years of dedicated service, is supported by a Food & Beverage Assistant of 30 years’ tenure, together providing u1nmatched experience and consistency. We take a collaborative, team-based approach to making every guest experience exceptional. Both our Sommelier and Bar Manager are true experts in their fields, committed to life-long learning and building teams that share their passion and expertise.
AD APTING TO CHANGING TIMES
The Club continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of our members. With the flex work week implemented, we expanded our work bar and remodeled with new furniture, larger tables for group meetings and smart TV’s which can adapt with Clickshare for on screen presentations. Members can participate in online meetings, talk on their phones and organically network.
The CPC Back to Business Podcast has featured some of Calgary’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists. Each episode is inspiring, educational and engaging for listeners of all ages and backgrounds. We release a new episode every Monday morning at 7:00 AM, which is available on all major podcast channels. Launched in the fall of 2022, we have been privileged to feature an incredible lineup of guests and our audience continues to grow each week.
A pinnacle achievement has been reaching our 100th episode, a milestone that only 7% of all podcast series ever achieve.
We pride ourselves on the communication with our members, which includes weekly newsletters by email and a seasonal club magazine, Club Connections.
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
The Calgary Petroleum Club is operated by a Board of Governors and an experienced management team. The Board is made up of 16 elected Club Members, who serve a two- year term, while the President serves a one- year term. Representing the vision of the Club and the needs of the Members, the Board strives to make the services, amenities and offerings of the Club the very best they can be.
Our Board nominates the number of candidates as there are vacancies. We have not had an election in the 35-year tenure of our current GM. The Nominating Committee seeks direct GM participation in the Nominee process. The Executive selects new candidates to the Executive as we strive for a balance of experience in different disciplines (finances, legal etc.) for a well-rounded Board.
We are a very busy club. Our core membership is nearing 1,300 with an extended membership of closer to 3,000. Audited revenues for the 20242025 were $10,374,900 with an excess of revenue over expenses of $431,000.
Toni-Marie Ion-Brown 2024 CMAC Club Manager of the Year
THE OVERALL EXPERIENCE
Dear Toni and Luis,
Just a quick thank you again for pouring the Taylor Fladgate 1997 Vintage Port as the finale of the Chaine des Rotisseurs Diner Amical on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at the Petroleum Club. The entire evening was spectacular!
The Como Agua Para Chocolate was likely one of the best desserts we have ever had and the surprise of showing the 1997 vintage (our daughter Emily’s birth year) was just over the top! (spiced chocolate molten cake, horchata crème anglaise, rose water, cocoa nib brandy snap)
Cheers, Linda Linda Robinson President, Pacific Wine & Spirit
The Calgary Petroleum Club is the heart of Calgary’s professional community, bringing together leaders across industries today, to create the economy of tomorrow.
And it’s not only business, the CPC hosts numerous non-profits who flourish supported by the classic décor and service capabilities at the club. From networking to philanthropy, the CPC has been essential in making the Blue Sky City the number one city in Canada to live and work.
Jonathan M. S. Cornish, CFA Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Since 2017, I’ve had the privilege of being a member at the Calgary Petroleum Club. As a Young Professional, this membership has been instrumental in providing me with abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as fostering valuable connections.
From building relationships with seasoned executives, networking with peers, and engaging in enriching professional development activities like the Leader & Mentors luncheons and the Future Leaders Program, the club has truly been a catalyst for my career advancement.
Raman Sawhney, P.Eng. Manager, Business Relationships and Implementation, Department of Energy and Minerals Government of Alberta
We recognize that many City Clubs around the world deliver outstanding member experiences, uphold the highest standards of hospitality, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. We would be honoured to be counted among them.