Cranbrook Rec-Plex



The Cranbrook Rec-Plex offers an excellent training and competition facility for a variety of sports.

The modern facility hosts an NHL-size arena which is home to the Western Hockey League's Kootenay ICE. The arena is also used for a variety of hockey and figure skating events and has five available dressing rooms.

The curling rink, originally opened in 1973, is also part of the Rec-Plex operations. The facility has had a number of upgrades and hosted major events, such as the TSN Skins Game. The facilty has eight ice sheets, a media room and a licensed banquet/viewing area.

The aquatic centre includes an 8-lane, 25 metre pool with a wave pool, steam room, sauna and hot tubs.

A racquet court is available and can be quickly converted to either squash or racquetball.

Fast Facts

The NHL size hockey arena can host 4,700 spectators. The facilty is home to the Kootenay ICE of the Western Hockey League.

The aquatic centre features an 8-lane, 25m pool, along with a steam room, hot tub and sauna.

The curling rink features 8 sheets of ice, lockers, viewing areas, and a licensed banquet room.

Facility Specs

Year completed 2000
Seating capacity 4700
Parking capacity 1000
Medical room Yes
Warm up area No
Licensed for alcohol Yes
Official rooms 1
Food services Yes
Dressing rooms 5
Scoreboard Electronic
Sound system Yes
Owner Public
Office space Yes
Weight room / fitness facility No
Equipment storage Yes
Ticket box Yes
Media room Yes
Internet capability Wireless
Hospitality room Yes

Hosting Portfolio

2008 BC Winter Games
2007 ADT Canada Russia Challenge - Hockey
2007 Festival on Ice Figure Skating
2005 International Friendship Hockey Tournament
Various Provincial Hockey Championships

Weather Information

Average July Temperature: 18ºC (65ºF), Average January Temperature: -8ºC (17ºF)

Facility Contact

Chris New
Leisure Development Manager
City of Cranbrook
250-489-0040 ext. 252
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More Information

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Map and Directions

This facility is located in the
Kootenay Rockies region of BC
Facility Address:
1777 - 2nd Street North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 7G9