Canada Life Centre

This indoor sports arena and entertainment centre was built between 2003 and 2004, replacing the former Winnipeg Arena located adjacent to Polo Park Shopping Centre.

The sports and entertainment complex, which sits on the site of the demolished Eaton’s Department Store, was conceived in the early 2000s as an opportunity for growth in downtown Winnipeg.

Postmodern in design, the arena references the historical buildings of downtown, especially the former Eaton’s Building, through the use of red brick. Due to the tight schedule and winter construction plans, the centre was built using a combination of glass, steel, and precast concrete.