Bill Copeland Sports Centre

Temporary closure of Sperling Avenue entrance and parking lots due to construction
March 5 update: Visitors can park in front of Bill Copeland Sports Centre or across the street at Christine Sinclair Community Centre and Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West parking lots. From the Burnaby Lake East parking lot, please follow the detour signs to access the building entrance from Kensington Avenue. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The new lower level entrance off of Sperling Avenue will be accessible at ice level on March 17. At the same time, the north west parking lot in front of Bill Copeland will close for expansion and improvement. This parking lot is scheduled to re-open in September 2025.

Construction impacts
There will be increased construction activity in and around Bill Copeland Sport Centre in anticipation of the closure of Burnaby Lake Arena. This may impact parking, front desk services and building access for short periods of time Monday to Friday from 7 am to 4 pm. Please check the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex project page for more information on the construction around BCSC.

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 ice skating and other ice sports during fall and winter and indoor sports during spring and summer at our arena. Explore programs, facility features, opening times and how you can get involved. 

Visitor information and hours

Schedules and fees

Activities

Register today! Browse our wide range of exciting spring activities and summer camps. 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 arena
  • 1,579 sq. m (17,000 sq. ft.) maple wood sports floor
  • Concession (available during special events)

We have rooms available for you to rent. Book your next meeting or event with us.

Learn more

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

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 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.

Parking

There are seven designated parking stalls at the Sports Centre. These are located in the north parking lot in front of the Bill Copeland Arena. The other four are located in front of the former Burnaby Lake Arena entrance. The parking stalls can be accessed from Kensington Avenue or Laurel Street.

Entry/Interior Access

The route from both sets of designated parking stalls to the front entrance of the Sports Centre is accessible. The Centre has automatic front entrance doors on the west side of the building, facing Kensington Avenue. The reception desk, drinking fountain, elevator, public telephone and both arena surfaces are accessible.

Washrooms

Accessible washrooms are provided on each floor. There are wheelchair accessible dressing rooms and showers in Bill Copeland Arena.

Note

Bill Copeland Sports Centre has sledges, which are ice skating devices designed for anyone that needs a bit of extra support.

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: 9 am-7 pm
Tuesday: 9 am-4 pm
Wednesday: 9 am-7 pm
Thursday: 9 am-4 pm
Friday: 9 am-5 pm
Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
Sunday: Closed

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 two 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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