[7] On September 25, 2006, Abbotsford council voted unanimously to hold a referendum asking voters to borrow $85 million to fund three community projects, including a new entertainment and sports centre.
[8] The arena was approved by Abbotsford voters on November 25, 2006, with a 54.8% majority.
[9] With the loss of the Heat, Abbotsford Centre announced it would start a recreational ice hockey league to help fill open dates left at the arena.
During 2023, the Abbotsford Centre had arena renovations, including a redesigned videoboard and new fascia ribbon board display, which in comparison to the previous equipment in place since the Abbotsford Centre opened in 2009, are slightly larger.
For every home game the Abbotsford Canucks will play, families who have autistic children are able to take a sensory kit for their child so that they can ensure the game will not cause sensory issues within the arena.