Bill Copeland Sports Centre

Programs at Bill Copeland will continue during the construction of the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex. 

Culvert extension work: The path connecting the Sperling Ave parking lot at Bill Copeland Sports Centre to the Burnaby Lake trail system is temporarily closed from October 17-23. Please use the alternative unpaved route directly from the northeast corner of the lot, which is open during construction.

Traffic alert: Construction of the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex is causing changes to traffic flow and vehicle access nearby. View latest updates.

With or without ice, join us year-round and be active

This multi-purpose arena is home to an NHL-sized ice rink for hockey, lacrosse, tournaments and special events. Enjoy skating lessons, public skating and other ice sports during fall and winter. In the spring and summer look out for aterschool sport programs, lacrosse and summer camps!

Visitor information and hours

Schedules and fees

Activities

Registration is open! Browse our wide range of exciting fall activities. You're sure to find something unique for you!

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You can register for skating lessons 30 days in advance of the lesson start date at 10 am if you are a Burnaby resident, or 27 days in advance at 10 am if you are not.

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Facility features

  • Ice Rink - NHL-sized rink with 1984 seating capacity
  • Skate rental shop
  • Lakeview Room - 84 sq. m. and can accommodate up to 35 people for a seated event, 40 people theatre style
  • Warm-side arena viewing
  • Concession for special events

You can rent hockey and figure skates at our shop for a fee. Helmets are available at no charge. Bill Copeland has skating assists available for people with disabilities.

Skate Shop is open during skating lessons and drop-in skates.

Our Toonie Skate admission fee includes skate and helmet rental available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: A CSA-approved hockey helmet is mandatory for all skate lessons and for children 12 years and under.

A one-time skate sharpening pass may be purchased at all Burnaby Arenas and at Christine Sinclair Community Centre (across the street from Bill Copeland)

New! Purchase a pass on WebReg. Redeem at the skate shop using your account's associated phone number.

Schedule (effective September 24-December 19)

  • Wednesdays, Noon-7:30 pm
  • Saturdays, 9:30 am-3:30 pm

Skate sharpening may be available at additional times when lessons or drop-in skating is scheduled. Please call ahead to confirm if service is available.

A person 16 years of age or older must accompany children 7 years of age or younger on the ice or floor. The ratio of child to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1. We recommend that as parents, you don't leave your children under 10 years of age unaccompanied at our facility. For children 12 years and under, a CSA-approved helmet is mandatory.

Application deadlines: 

Multipurpose room rentals and Birthday parties: 

  • Multipurpose rooms 1 & 2 are available for events, meetings or gatherings
  • Birthday parties are available during public skate on Saturdays and Sundays from September 13-December 7 (no booking October 26, November 8, 9) 
  • Saturdays: public skate 5:30-7:15 pm
  • Sundays: public skate 1:45-4 pm (Sep 14-Oct 19) and 1:45-5:15 pm (Nov 2-Dec 7)
  • Maximum 30 participants per birthday party
  • Forms: 

School rentals and group bookings:

  • School rental
  • Group booking
    • Group bookings are available during drop-in skates on weekdays (space is limited)
    • Be Active drop-in rates apply
    • To book, please call the centre and book via the front desk.

For more information on venue rentals, please visit our rentals webpage.

Parking

There are 6 designated parking stalls. These are located in the south parking lot in the back of the Bill Copeland Arena along Sperling Avenue. 

Entry/Interior Access

  • Barrier free entry through the main entrance doors 
  • Ice Rink is accessible for participants and spectators.
  • Elevator access to the second floor.

Washrooms

  • Accessible washrooms are provided on each floor.
  • All dressing rooms have accessible showers.

Visitor Information

Bill Copeland Sports Centre

Contact Us

Phone
604-297-4521

Address:

3676 Kensington Avenue
BC Canada
V5B 4Z6

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Hours:

Monday - Sunday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm

Admission

Last paid admission 30 minutes before closing. Everyone must promptly exit the building at facility closing time. 

Office hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 am-4 pm
Wednesday: 9 am-8 pm
Saturday: 1:15-5:45 pm

Public transit

Visit TransLink Trip Planner.

Parking

Free parking is available. Additional parking is behind the building on the east side located across Sperling Avenue. Please note that part of the east parking lot will be closed. See map for details.

The 2 current electric vehicle charging stations will not be in service while the parking lot is under construction. Visit Burnaby.ca/EV to find alternative EV charging station locations. More information will be shared as it becomes available. 

Accessibility

Bill Copeland Arena has ice sledges, skating assists and ice scooters available during the fall and winter season for people with disabilities. There are also accessible washrooms, elevators, parking, accessible viewing spaces.

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