Although ubiquitous to the Canadian landscape, the rinks in Nanaimo manage to stand out. All four are NHL regulation size surfaces. The Nanaimo Ice Centre is the newest ice centre with twin rinks and seating available for 400 and 200. The upper lobby allows for additional viewing of both surfaces. The Frank Crane Arena is home to the BCHL Junior Nanaimo Clippers who pack the 2,000 seat arena on a regular basis. Over the years Nanaimo’s hockey heritage has been established by hosting the likes of the Royal Bank Memorial Cup and the World Under Seventeen Hockey Challenge. We’ve also proudly hosted the Western Canadian Sectionals and Vancouver Island Regionals for figure skating.
