Nanaimo Ice Centre

Ice Surface

Lounge Area

Exterior

The Nanaimo Ice Centre opened in 2006 and features two NHL-size ice rinks. Rink One has a seating capacity of 400 and Rink Two has a capacity of 200. The facility also offers 11 change rooms, two officials room, a warm lounge area perfect for media, VIPs or banquets.

The twin arena is located in the heart of Nanaimo's sports zone, surrounded by the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Rotary Bowl Track, Baseball Stadium, Rotary Field House and fields (softball, baseball, field lacrosse), and the University of Vancouver Island main campus' rentable student housing (May-August).

Fast Facts

Amenities Include:
- 2 NHL-size ice rinks
- State-of-the-art sound system
- Lounge Area

Facility Specs

Year completed	2006
Seating capacity	600
Parking capacity	285
Medical room	Yes
Warm up area	No
Licensed for alcohol	Yes
Official rooms	2
Food services	Yes
Dressing rooms	11

Scoreboard	Electronic
Sound system	Yes
Owner	Public
Office space	No
Weight room / fitness facility	No
Equipment storage	No
Ticket box	Yes
Media room	Yes
Internet capability	Wireless
Hospitality room	Yes

Sport 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.

Main floor plan