It was built to host the 1975 Canada Games and is home to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, of the WHL.

In the early days the facility also included a speedskating rink[3] before it was converted into an outdoor sports field with capacity for 2,000 people.

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld performed to a sold-out crowd in 2011.

As of August 6, 2024, the naming rights were acquired by the Lethbrige Lodging Association and will be called the VisitLethbridge.com Arena.

The total budget for the building enhancement was $33.722 million and was to be shared by the City of Lethbridge, a Municipal Sustainability Initiative Grant, and a Major Community Facilities Grant.