Frank Crane Arena

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Frank Crane Arena

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WLA Lacrosse

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Frank Crane Arena, located within Nanaimo's Beban Park Complex, features an NHL-size ice surface, dryland cover, fully furnished VIP box, a media gondola, concession, box office, and parking for more than 400.

In addition to the Frank Crane Arena, the Beban Park Complex also offers a gymnasium, 37m swimming pool, the Cliff McNabb Arena and an auditorium.

Fast Facts

- NHL-size ice surface
- Lacrosse box
- Seating for 2000+

Facility Specs

Year completed	1976
Seating capacity	2432
Parking capacity	461
Medical room	Yes
Warm up area	Yes
Licensed for alcohol	Yes
Official rooms	1
Food services	Yes
Dressing rooms	4

Scoreboard	Electronic
Sound system	Yes
Owner	Public
Office space	Yes
Weight room / fitness facility	Yes
Equipment storage	Yes
Ticket box	Yes
Media room	Yes
Internet capability	Wireless
Hospitality room	Yes

Facility Hosting Services

Nanaimo is your one-stop sport and event destination! Visitors, athletes, and residents have access to arenas, aquatic facilities, fitness gyms, turf fields, meeting/conference space, and multi-use trails. These amenities are all conveniently located in close proximity to the downtown core and a variety of accommodations, eateries and entertainment options.

Nanaimo offers:
- Aquatic, arena and track facilities, multi-purpose fields, and state-of-the-art recreation facilities—all conveniently located in one area.
- A variety of accommodation options ranging from modern hotels to university residences.
- Numerous entertainment options and activities, including the largest wave pool in British Columbia, adventure sports, kayaking, mountain biking and more.
- A team of experts that will assist you in finding the information and resources that you need to make your sports or cultural event successful.
- The Community Event Equipment Loan Program, sponsored by the City of Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Culture department, Tourism Nanaimo, and PacificSport Vancouver Island, is designed to provide local event organizers with affordable tools and equipment in order to help them host a successful event here in Nanaimo.

Hosting Portfolio

2008 World U17 Hockey Challenge
Figure Skating Regionals
Home of the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL (Junior 'A' Hockey)
Home of the Nanaimo Timbermen of the WLA (Lacrosse)