Upper Skeena Recreation Arena will be closed from March 23rd until June 15th

Fun-filled, memory making, experiences 

Canadian Recreation Excellence Corporation is proud to operate the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre on behalf of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine.

Arena (330 max ice in capacity, 900 max ice out capacity)

  • NHL size ice surface
  • Four large dressing rooms
  • Two small dressing rooms
  • Two large player benches
  • Wireless score clock
  • Skate aids for all ages
  • Ice separators
  • Regulation size goalie nets
  • Childrens goalie nets
  • Shooter tutors
  • Sound system
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spectator area (500 max capacity)

  • Spectator seating with programmable heated seats
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible vertical platform lift
  • Washroom on the second level

Gymnasium (880 max capacity)

  • Full size gymnasium
  • Layout for 1 – 2 basketball courts, soccer court, floor hockey court, 1 – 2 volleyball courts, 3 badminton courts, or 3 pickleball courts
  • 2 gendered change rooms
  • Universal change room
  • Sound system
  • Portable spectors bleachers for up to 90 people

Weight room

  • GymRax virtual trainer
  • Free weight sets including:
    • Dumbbells
    • Kettlebells
    • Fixed barbells
    • Assortment of weightlifting stations
    • Universal cable machine
  • Wide range of assisted stretching equipment:
    • Exercise and stability balls
    • Mats
    • Exercise bands
    • Blocks
    • Bars
    • Steps
    • Sound system
  • Accessible vertical platform lift

Cardio area

  • Stationary bicycles
  • Treadmills
  • Ellipticals
  • Stair machines
  • Rowing machines
  • Accessible vertical platform lift

Boardroom (90 max capacity)

  • White board
  • Flat screen TV
  • Sound system
  • Kitchen
  • Fridge and freezer
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Stage (6’ x 8’)
  • Podium
  • Accessible vertical platform lift

Universal change room

  • Barrier free sink, toilet, shower and lockers
  • Infant Change tables

 Rental shop

  • Hockey skates from size 8J to 16
  • CSA approved helmets from size youth small to adult large
  • Roller skates from size 8J to 12
  • Skate sharpening services

Building features

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Automatic front doors
  • Accessible vertical platform lift
  • Barrier free drinking fountains
  • Barrier free change room, bathroom, shower and lockers