Canadians love their sports. Fans in Halifax enjoy cheering for their favorite players in Scotiabank Centre. The stadium was built in 1978. It is home to several hockey, lacrosse and basketball teams representing Nova Scotia and Halifax. The arena has also hosted numerous championship playoff games. In addition, Scotiabank Centre has been the stage for concerts performed by a who’s who of entertainers. Scotiabank is the marketing name for the Bank of Nova Scotia. Canada’s third largest bank was founded in Halifax in 1832.