This photo originally appeared in the Toronto Star with the following caption: Not only hockey for the boys but figure skating and general skating is provided. Building will be used in summer also.
The Bracebridge Memorial Arena was constructed in 1949 replacing the Yearley’s rink that burned in 1944. An important recreation facility for the community, it is host to a number of activities including: ice hockey, figure skating, public skating, recreation programs and special events.
In January 1952, the facility showcased to two teams consisting of retired National Hockey League players competing for the first time making it the start of NHL Oldtimers’ Hockey and the filming of the first hockey game played in Canada to be seen on network television.
The Arena is home to the Bracebridge Skating Club, South Muskoka Minor Hockey Club and the Bracebridge Sports Hall of Fame showcasing Irvine “Ace” Bailey, Frank Carson and Roger Crozier.
The facility consists of an indoor ice surface and summer dry floor surface, concession operation, meeting room, community hall with a kitchen and bar area. It has a seating capacity of 1,000 people with a total occupancy capacity of 1,400 people, is partially wheelchair accessible with two sets of washrooms, ample parking and is adjacent to the skateboard park.
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