Dalhousie University arena

Dalhousie Memorial Arena
Interactive map of the Dalhousie Memorial Arena area
General information
StatusDemolished
Location6185 South St., Halifax, Nova Scotia
Construction started
1981
Opened1982
Closed2012
Design and construction
ArchitectsDaniel F. Tully and J. G. Sykes
Main contractorCorkum Construction
Other information
Seating capacity1,280
References
[1]

The Oulton-Stanish Centre, opened in 2026, is a 952-seat ice hockey arena at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It was built on the site of the earlier Dalhousie Memorial Arena, demolished in 2012.

History

Dalhousie Memorial Rink (1950–1978)

The Dalhousie Memorial Rink opened in 1950, and commemorated Dalhousie students who fought in the two world wars. It burned down in May 1978, suffering a structural collapse in the process.[1]

The rink saw The Dalhousie Tigers' only AUS Championship win in 1978.

Dalhousie Memorial Arena (1982–2012)

A new facility, the Dalhousie Memorial Arena, was built on the same site. Designed by architect Daniel F. Tully, the structure was inspired by the arena at the University of Maine. It opened in 1982 and had a seated capacity of 1,280.[1]

In 2011, Dalhousie's board of governors voted to demolish the arena, which was in need of repair. The university said that the cost of renovating the arena (estimated to be $11-12 million in 2011) was roughly the cost of building a new one.[2]

Oulton-Stanish Centre (2026–present)

In June 2021, the Dalhousie board of governors approved a budget of $21.6 million for a new arena, called the Dalhousie Event Centre, to be built on the site of the old one, which had been used as a parking lot in the interim. In June 2022, the board was informed that costs had risen. An amended budget of $36.5 million was approved.[3] However, construction was halted in late 2022 due to cost and labour issues. In March 2023, it was reported that there were no immediate plans to recommence work, but that the university remained "committed" to the project.[4]

A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the resumption of construction on 26 September 2023.[5] In January 2024, it was announced that the building would be named Oulton-Stanish Centre after two university alumni and project donors.[6][7]

The new arena seats 900. The building also houses locker rooms, food services, and new premises for the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic. It was designed by ABCP Architects and FBM Architecture and constructed by EllisDon.[8] It was officially opened on 12 March 2026.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Dalhousie Memorial Arena". The Buildings of Dalhousie University. Dalhousie University. Archived from the original on January 26, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ Irwin, Keri (30 November 2011). "Mixed‑Use Facility moves ahead; Memorial Arena to come down". Dal News. Dalhousie University.
  3. ↑ Jussinoja, Kaija (9 November 2022). "Dal's new hockey arena is nearly $15 million over budget". The Coast.
  4. ↑ Hollingsworth, Paul (14 March 2023). "Construction delay continues for Dalhousie University arena". CTV News.
  5. ↑ Paterson, Stephanie (28 September 2023). "Reception celebrates ground breaking of Dalhousie's new event centre". Dal News. Dalhousie University.
  6. ↑ Reid, Jodi (8 April 2022). "Alumni gift launches construction on much‑anticipated Dal Event Centre". Dal News. Dalhousie University.
  7. ↑ Norris, Chelsea (11 January 2024). "Dalhousie names new event centre after two alumni Tigers". Dal News. Dalhousie University.
  8. ↑ "Oulton‑Stanish Centre". Facilities Management. Dalhousie University. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  9. ↑ DeLory, Alison (13 March 2026). "Dalhousie University officially opens the Oulton-Stanish Centre". Dalhousie University.

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