Cornwall Civic Complex

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The Cornwall Civic Complex is a buisiness/sports facility located in Cornwall, Ontario. The arena inside is called the Ed Lumley Arena. It was built in 1976 and can hold 4,000 people.

[edit] History of the Ed Lumley Arena

The building was once home of the Cornwall Royals ice hockey team, as well as the former Cornwall Aces of the American Hockey League, which was the minor league affiliate of the NHL Quebec Nordiques.

The Civic Complex has also hosted such concerts as Country legend Charlie Pride, Canadian Rockers, Nickelback, Bryan Adams, Great Big Sea, Celine Dion, Rita MacNeil. Legendary rocker Alice Cooper has performed in October 2006.

It has also held many WWE wrestling events and boxing events as well

[edit] Current and future events at "The Ed"

Currently, the Complex hosts the Quebec Senior AA Hockey League (LHSPAA) team, the Cornwall Comets, although the league has suspended operations for the upcoming season. The Civic Complex will be the host venue for the Royal Bank Cup 2008.

[edit] The Restaurant/Bar inside the Complex

The Complex has a restaurant/bar inside, on the South-west side of the building. The first restaurant was called "The Blue Room" during the days of the Royals. It was then changed to "Jazzy". After Jazzy closed, it was empty for nearly 5 years. In 2005, a new sports bar and grill opened up, called Don Cherry's Sports Bar & Grill, a franchise originally owned by former NHL coach and star of Coach's Corner on Hockey Night in Canada, Don Cherry.