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Frank Crane Arena

Located centrally in Nanaimo within the Beban Park Complex the recently updated Frank Crane Arena is one of Nanaimo's four ice surfaces. The arena is fully accessible and can seat up to 2,400+. The NHL-sized rink is used for recreation ice programs, community events (both ice & dry floor) and is the home of the Nanaimo Clippers and Nanaimo Timbermen Lacrosse teams. Refrigeration and sound system upgrades were installed in 2019, LED lighting upgrades were installed in 2020 over the ice surface and a large electrical upgrade was done in 2021. The rink is accessible with the addition of a ramp when needed.

Key Features:

  • Arena
  • Change rooms
  • Free parking
  • Ice
  • Nets
  • Score clock
  • Skate rentals
  • Skate sharpening
  • Viewing area
  • Washrooms
  • Water fountain
  • Webcast

Room Capacity:
2200

Room Dimensions:
NHL Sized

Pricing:
Effective Until Sept 1 2026

Youth Non-ProfitAdult Non-ProfitPrivateCommercial
Prime Time
(Mon - Fri 3:00pm onwards, Sat/Sun & Holidays)		$125.00$203.48$228.92$254.35
Non-prime Time
(Mon - Fri before 3:00pm)		$102.91$164.66$185.24$205.82
Dry Floor$71.96$115.13$129.52$143.91

Frank Crane Arena Availability:
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Contact for Bookings:
Megan Reda
megan.reda@nanaimo.ca
(250) 756-5214

Last updated: June 8, 2026

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