Memorial Arena - Dawson Creek, BC
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N 55° 45.340 W 120° 14.021
10U E 673591 N 6182351
Dawson Creek's second Memorial Arena, this one is coming up on 70 years of constant use by Dawson Creek residents.
Waymark Code: WM14K9P
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/19/2021
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The first Dawson Creek Memorial Arena was built in 1952-53 as a memorial to Peace Country residents who were lost in two World Wars. The initial cost was
$100,000, with another $50,000 spent to complete the building. In May of 1956, the city planned to sell bonds to install artificial ice in Memorial Arena and the Curling Rink, next door. However, on December 24, 1956 the Memorial Arena was destroyed in spectacular morning fire.
To this day the arena hosts several hockey leagues, figure skating, speed skating and public skating. In front of the arena, to aid out-of-towners in finding the place, are a pair of 30 foot long hockey sticks.