Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

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Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex is a hockey rink in Waterloo, Ontario, home of the Laurier Golden Hawks (OUA, U Sports). It opened in 1993, making it 33 years old in 2026 and seats 4,132 for hockey. That makes it the 5th-largest rink in U Sports.

The closest NHL rink is Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, about 59 miles away.

Rink facts

Location
Waterloo, Ontario
Home of
Laurier Golden Hawks (U Sports)
School
Wilfrid Laurier University
League
OUA · West Division
Opened
1993
Capacity
4,132
Former names
Waterloo Recreation Complex
Size rank in U Sports
5th of 34

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Rinks near Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex10

  1. 1U SportsCIF Arena — Waterloo Warriors (Waterloo, Ontario)same city
  2. 2CHLKitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex — Kitchener Rangers (Kitchener, Ontario)4 mi
  3. 3U SportsGryphon Centre — Guelph Gryphons (Guelph, Ontario)15 mi
  4. 4CHLSleeman Centre — Guelph Storm (Guelph, Ontario)15 mi
  5. 5Junior ALehigh Arena — Wellington Dukes (Wellington, Ontario)22 mi
  6. 6CHLTD Civic Centre — Brantford Bulldogs (Brantford, Ontario)26 mi
  7. 7Junior AMayfield Recreation Complex — Caledon Admirals (Caledon, Ontario)32 mi
  8. 8Junior AMilton Memorial Arena — Milton Menace (Milton, Ontario)33 mi
  9. 9Junior AMold-Masters SportsPlex — Georgetown Raiders (Georgetown, Ontario)35 mi
  10. 10Junior ACentral Arena — Burlington Cougars (Burlington, Ontario)38 mi

Questions about Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex

Where do the Laurier Golden Hawks play home games?

The Laurier Golden Hawks play at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in Waterloo, Ontario.

How many people does Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex hold?

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex seats 4,132 for hockey.

When did Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex open?

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex opened in 1993.

What other rinks are near Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex?

CIF Arena is also in Waterloo. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your rink? Get the “Listed on RinkGuide.com” badge for your website.