Mackenzie Recreation Centre



Mackenzie Recreation Centre is an excellent multi-use facility that features an NHL-sized arena that can accommodate hockey, ringette and figure skating, as well as indoor short course speed skating events. A meeting room overlooks the ice surface providing a private viewing area for evaluations or coaching sessions while training activities are in progress. A newly installed sound system comes complete with state of the art speakers and wireless microphone unit.

A multipurpose room that provides a sport floor and wall of mirrors makes an inviting space for dryland training. The fitness centre is fully equipped with hammer strength equipment as well as a variety of cardio machines that will enhance cross training opportunities for every sport.

Mackenzie Recreation Centre is located in the centre of the communtiy and provides a full service food venue that can accommodate small to large groups and any dietary requirements. Within walking distance you will find a variety of accommodations, restaurants, retail shops and services.

Fast Facts

The NHL Standard arena has a seating capacity for 790 spectators. Amenities include five dressing rooms, LED Scoreclock and a newly installed sound system.

Four sheet curling rink with viewing capacity on the main floor and in the lounge located above the foyer area.

Weight room is fully equipped with Hammer Strength equipment as well as a variety of Life Fitness cardio machines that enhance cross training opportunities. In 2007 the Olympic Canadian Ski Cross Team used the weight room while they held their training camp.

Facility Specs

Year completed 1974
Seating capacity 790
Parking capacity 190
Medical room No
Warm up area No
Licensed for alcohol No
Official rooms 1
Food services Yes
Dressing rooms 5
Scoreboard Electronic
Sound system Yes
Owner Public
Office space No
Weight room / fitness facility Yes
Equipment storage No
Ticket box No
Media room No
Internet capability Wireless
Hospitality room Yes

Hosting Portfolio

2011 - BC Hockey Bantam Tier 4 Provincial Championship
2010 - BCSSA Regional Swim Meet
2010, 2008 - 16 and under Female Best Ever Camp
2009, 2001 - Northern BC Winter Games
2008, 2000 - Bantam 'A' Provincial Hockey Tournament
2005 - 18 and under Female Best Ever Camp
2003 - PeeWee 'A' Provincial Hockey Tournament

Facility Contact

Dorothy Ehrman
Acting Director of Leisure Services
District of Mackenzie
250-997-5283
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More Information

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Map and Directions

This facility is located in the
Northern British Columbia region of BC
Facility Address:
400 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie, BC, V0J 2C0