The arena was built in 1949 on the grounds of a training area used by the Canadian Forces during World War II. When the war ended the region no longer required such a large amount of land for military purposes so the Memorial Arena was erected.
The arena was constructed in 1949 on the grounds of a training area used by the Canadian Forces during World War II. When the war ended, the region no longer needed such a large amount of land for military purposes, so the Memorial Arena was built.