Canucks, city explore building dedicated practice rink in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks took the first step toward a dedicated practice facility Thursday, signing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Vancouver.

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VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks took the first step toward a dedicated practice facility Thursday, signing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Vancouver.

The proposed development would be built next to the city-owned Britannia Rink in the city’s east end.

The Canucks, who play at the team-owned Rogers Arena, do not have a dedicated practice facility, a rarity in the NHL. The proposed development would provide the NHL club with a permanent training home.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko lifts his mask off his face while practicing with coaches during the opening day of the NHL hockey team's training camp, in Penticton, B.C., on September 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko lifts his mask off his face while practicing with coaches during the opening day of the NHL hockey team's training camp, in Penticton, B.C., on September 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

The team says the proposal would also include new community amenities and expanded youth programming.

The Canucks and the city’s joint announcement did not include an estimated cost or say how the project would be funded.

The project is subject to further negotiations, public consultation and approval by Vancouver city council.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30, 2026.

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