Former names | Vernon Multiplex (2001–2008) Wesbild Centre (2008–2013) |
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Location | 3445 43rd Avenue Vernon, British Columbia V1T 8P5 |
Coordinates | 50°16′32″N119°16′41″W / 50.27556°N 119.27806°W |
Owner | Regional District of North Okanagan |
Operator | City of Vernon |
Capacity | Concerts: 5,650 Ice hockey: 3,006 |
Construction | |
Opened | October 12, 2001 |
Expanded | 2018 |
Construction cost | C$15 million |
Tenants | |
Vernon Vipers (BCHL) (2001–present) |
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