The Memorial Civic Centre opened in downtown Campbellton on the bank of the Restigouche River in 1992. It resulted in the closure of the 1930s era Memorial Arena and an outdoor swimming pool, both located on Arran Street. The complex is equipped to accommodate sporting events, entertainment, commercial functions and trade shows on a local, regional, provincial or national basis. The Memorial Civic Center is designed to host Olympic competitions, provide training facilities for Canada's national teams and promote recreational and sporting opportunities for all age groups.