Halifax Forum, Arena and community venue in Halifax, Canada
The Halifax Forum is a multipurpose venue in the city containing five distinct spaces: a main arena, a Civic Centre, a Multi-Purpose Centre, a Maritime Hall, and a Bingo Gaming Centre. The combined facility can hold up to 5,600 people and serves sports events, concerts, markets, and community gatherings.
The facility opened in 1927 on the grounds of the former Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition and featured the first artificial ice surface east of Montreal. This ice rink made it a significant location for ice hockey and winter sports across the region.
The venue hosts regular indoor markets where local vendors display and sell their goods, with a farmers market on Saturdays and a flea market on Sundays. These markets have become part of the community's weekly rhythm and draw people looking to discover local crafts and produce.
The building is easy to navigate with multiple entrances serving different areas, making it simple to find specific events happening throughout the venue. Visitors should plan ahead to know which section they want to visit, as the five spaces serve different purposes.
The venue recorded its largest attendance of 8,600 people during a 1987 World Wrestling Federation event featuring Hulk Hogan. This remains one of the most notable entertainment events ever held at this location.
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