Cominco Gymnasium - 1955 - Trail, British Columbia
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Cominco Gymnasium is located at 1051 Victoria Street. The plaque is high on a wall just to the left of the gymnasium door. You will have to walk down the hall straight back from the front entrance.
Waymark Code: WMMJ1E
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 09/25/2014
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Cominco Ltd. donated the land and contributed $500,000 towards construction of the Arena. In 1955, Cominco Ltd. contributed $275,000 towards construction of the Cominco Gymnasium.
The initial building housed an NHL-size ice surface for senior hockey, skating, and lacrosse.
In the summer months, the ice surface was replaced with a wooden floor and used for roller skating and other community events.
In subsequent years the building was expanded, to include an eight-sheet curling rink (complete with a lounge) in 1950; a small ice surface called the "Kid's Rink" in 1953; and a gymnasium (complete with kitchen facilities) in 1955. The Trail Municipal Library was constructed in 1958. The building became known as the Trail Memorial Centre. Racquetball, squash courts and meeting rooms were added in the 1970's.
"Cominco Gymnasium is used for a variety of recreational activities such as basketball, badminton, fitness classes, martial arts, as well as banquets, dances, concerts, and large meetings. The gymnasium is 115’ x 60’ and has a stadium seating capacity of 1,000."