When a fire in May 2010 severely damaged a local historical landmark in St. Stephen, it also sparked old memories of the history of basketball in the community. St. Stephen is a basketball town and, over the years, pride in local coaches, players, and teams has become a part of the fabric of the community. Realizing what could be lost forever, concerned citizens rallied together to raise over 1 million dollars to purchase the building which houses the court. Now, with the building secured, the community is setting out to create a destination attraction for basketball fans and other tourists alike.
The Canada First Basketball Experience Centre will offer hall-of-fame-quality information and physical engagement to generate repeat visitation to generate excitement, interaction and participation with fans of all ages.
Supporting events
- Annual Marquee Game in St. Stephen (NBA pre-season, NBA minor league teams, Canadian/US college games, Globe Trotters, celebrity games, National Basketball League of Canada).
- 3 on 3 tournament.
- Basketball camps and tournaments.
- Cross-border tournament or challenge.
5th Annual The Archie Weekend
August 20th – 22nd, 2026
Join our annual fundraiser with a celebrity golf tournament at the beautiful Algonquin Golf Course in St. Andrew’s, an evening of great food and live entertainment, tours of the World’s Oldest Basketball Court in St. Stephen.
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Annual 3×3 Youth Tournament
August 22nd, 2026
A jam-packed day bursting with action with a high-octane player’s clinic where aspiring ballers can hone their skills alongside seasoned pros and coaches can learn from the best of the best. All topped off with intense 3×3 action. A day not to be missed!
Meet Our Team
The people who are working to make this dream a reality.
Founding Partners
Highlighting partners that joined right from the start.