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Bill Copeland Sports Centre

“Burnaby's premier destination for ice sports and skating.”

Status CLOSED
Area Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6
Category Indoor · Play
Burnaby, BC V5B 4Z6 Indoor · Play
⚡ Moderate energy
01

The Experience

This multi-purpose Burnaby arena centers on an NHL-sized rink, hosting hockey, public skates, and lessons during the fall and winter seasons. In the spring and summer, the rink makes way for lacrosse, after-school sport programs, and camps, with skate rentals and sharpening available seasonally.

  • The arena provides a professional-grade environment for local hockey leagues and competitive figure skating events.

  • Regular public skating sessions offer a fun and active way for people of all ages to enjoy the ice.

  • On-site amenities include skate sharpening services and a variety of rental equipment to ensure everyone can participate.

  • The facility is equipped with extensive spectator seating, making it a popular venue for regional sports competitions.

02

Best Suited For

The Crowd

  • 🔹Hockey Fans
  • 🔹Community Groups
  • 🎓Students
  • 🔹Local Athletes

The Occasion

  • 🔹Sporting Event
  • 🔹Public Skating
  • 🔹Trade Show
  • 🔹Graduation Celebration
03

Plan Your Visit

Insider Tips

  • 💡

    Toonie Skate events include skate and helmet rental in the price

  • 💡

    Skate shop open during lessons and drop-in sessions

  • 💡

    Ice sledges and skating assists available for accessibility

  • 💡

    Free helmet rental (CSA-approved, mandatory for kids 12 and under)

  • 💡

    Construction traffic changes on Kensington Ave — check burnaby.ca for updates

04

Know Before You Go

Washrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Elevator
Lockers
WiFi
05

Location

06

Getting Here

🚇 Transit

Take the #133 bus from Holdom Station directly to the sports complex. About a 25-minute walk from Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station.

🚗 Parking

Large free surface parking lots surrounding the sports complex and adjacent Burnaby Lake Arena.

Details sourced from Google, venue websites, Instagram, and public data. Vibes, highlights, and recommendations reflect our editorial perspective.

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