Drop-in Skates

Everyone welcome!

Starting on Aug 9

Gibsons and Area Community Centre

Located just outside of downtown Gibsons, the Gibsons and Area Community Centre offers a wide range of programming, large rentable rooms and is home to an NHL sized arena. The facility also includes a weight room and courts for squash and racquetball.

July 24, 2026 August 28, 2026

We are open - even though the front entrance is partially blocked off!

Our court walls are being replaced and parts of the lobby and areas around the courts will be blocked off. The courts will be closed and a large bin will be placed in the parking lot near the front door. BUT WE ARE OPEN and all regularly scheduled programs will take place as planned. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.

Monday to Friday6:00 am to 8:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday9:00 am to 5:00 pm

*Low Cost Admission Time

Friday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
$3 admission, $6 family

Location:
700 Park Road. Gibsons, V0N 1V7

Holiday Hours:
BC Day, August 3 – CLOSED
Labour Day, September 7 – CLOSED
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30 – CLOSED

Have you rented the arena?
The arena is always open for the days and times listed on your rental agreement.
If your arena rental is outside of the hours listed above, please enter through the arena level entrance (lower parking lot).

 

Activities and Programs

Book a court time.

Drop-in is available when courts are not booked.

Important Notice!

The squash and racquetball courts will be closed between July 20 and August 28 at the Gibsons Community Centre so that the court walls can be replaced.

The rest of the Gibsons Community Centre will be open as usual and scheduled programs will take place as planned while the courts are closed.

View calendar.

View calendar.

Drop in weight room is available during hours of operation.

Please check (see top of this page) before you go.

View and register for programs.

We offer skating birthday party packages for kids 7 to 12 years old.

View and register for a skating birthday party.

The Youth Centre is operated under contract by the YMCA of Greater Vancouver and provides a FREE lounge and design studio for people ages 12 to 18. Whether you are looking to hang out, develop new skills, access a phone charger or a 3D printer, a serger or a vinyl cutter, a colour printer or a recording studio, stop by during our drop in hours to access our technology and knowledgeable facilitators.

Regular Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

View Calendar

This schedule is subject to change and will be updated to reflect any closures. Please check this schedule before you go or call the front desk at 604-885-6801.

Learn more about the Gibsons Community Centre

  • One NHL-sized arena – available for rental.
    • Dry floor in place now
    • Ice will be available August 12
  • Skate and helmet rentals are available
  • Weight room
  • Water bottle fill station in weight room and arena level
  • Lockers – patrons must bring their own locks
  • Courts (Squash & Racquetball)
  • Youth Centre
  • Multipurpose rooms available for rental.
  • Skate sharpening service
  • Lobby games and furniture
  • Water fountains
  • Sunshine Shack – Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Change rooms at arena level with showers
  • Change rooms upstairs in community centre with showers

You can book one of our two arenas through the SCRD.  This includes the Gibsons and Area Community Center (GACC) or the Sunshine Coast Arena (SCA).

  • Ice season at GACC, early August to the middle of May.
  • Ice season at SCA, late September to the middle of March.
  • Dry floor season at SCA, early April to early September.

To book an Arena, email tom.poulton@scrd.ca or call 604-885-6869

Contact Us

Recreation Services

Phone: 604-885-6801 

Email: recreation@scrd.ca