Chilliwack Coliseum

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Chilliwack Coliseum
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Chilliwack Coliseum
Former namesProspera Centre (2004–2019)
Location45323 Hodgins Avenue
Chilliwack, British Columbia
V2P 8G1
Coordinates 49°10′11″N121°58′09″W / 49.169748°N 121.969277°W / 49.169748; -121.969277
OwnerCity of Chilliwack (as of May 1, 2025) Chiefs Development Group Ltd.
Executive suites13
Capacity 5,000 (ice hockey)
6,000 (concerts)
Construction
OpenedSeptember 2004
Construction cost$20.3 million CDN (2004)
ArchitectMQN Architects
Tenants
Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame (2013-present)
Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) (2011–present)
Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) (2006–2011)
Chilliwack Chiefs (BCHL) (2004–2006)
Website
https://www.chilliwack.com/main/page.cfm?id=372

Chilliwack Coliseum is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. The venue is the home of the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League and hosts various events like the Junior A ice hockey championship tournament in 2018, concerts, and trade shows.

The venue opened in 2004 after the Chiefs Development Group and the City of Chilliwack entered into a public-private partnership in 2002 for the financing, design, building and operation of the facility [1] . The facility was originally called the Prospera Centre pursuant to a sponsorship agreement with the Prospera Credit Union. It was renamed the Chilliwack Coliseum in 2019 pursuant to a 5-year agreement with the City of Chilliwack. [2]

In October 2024, the venue hosted the 2024 BCHL showcase with the Abbotsford Centre. [3] [4]

The venue is owned by the Chilliwack Chiefs' parent company, the Chiefs Development Group. On May 1, 2025, ownership of the venue will revert back to the City of Chilliwack [5] . Chiefs Development Group will continue to manage operations of the facility until May 1, 2026 while the city works on a transition plan between CDG and current tenants [1] .

The arena was the home of the Chilliwack Bruins of the Western Hockey League from 2006 until their relocation to Victoria in 2011 where they became the Victoria Royals [6] .

References

  1. 1 2 "Chilliwack Coliseum ownership reverting back to City of Chilliwack". The Chilliwack Progress. 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  2. "Prospera Centre is set to be renamed the Chilliwack Coliseum". 4 September 2019.
  3. Drewry, Brian (13 July 2024). "BCHL returns to Fraser Valley for annual Showcase". Times Colonist. Glacier Media Group. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. Ewen, Steve (12 July 2024). "Feud for thought: Rivals Hockey Canada and BCHL provide duelling announcements". The Province. Postmedia. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  5. "Press Releases - City of Chilliwack". www.chilliwack.com. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  6. "WHL tries to explain Bruins move". Hope Standard. 2011-04-20. Retrieved 2025-03-22.