Trail Memorial Centre

Where Champions Gather

From thrilling hockey games to community events and year-round recreation, the Trail Memorial Centre is at the heart of it all.

The Trail Memorial Centre facility encompasses two hockey arenas, a curling club, a large gymnasium, racquetball and squash courts, several meeting rooms, and a large-scale commercial kitchen facility.

The TMC marked its 75th year of operation in 2024 and provides several services to a number of formal and casual user groups.

For generations, the Memorial Centre has been a gathering place for sport, entertainment, and community connections. Home to the Trail Smoke Eaters, the historic Cominco Arena, and the Sports Hall of Memories, the facility welcomes athletes, spectators, and visitors of all ages. Whether attending a hockey game, participating in a recreation program, hosting an event, or simply enjoying time with family and friends, the TMC remains one of Trail’s most iconic and vibrant community destinations.

Amenities

  • Cominco Arena: the largest of the two ice surfaces (85′ x 200′). This facility has a stadium seating capacity of 2,108 people. There are eight dressing rooms and ample storage facilities available. The facility is primarily used for ice activities in the Fall and Winter whereas during the summer months it is used for large special events, conferences, banquets, and conventions.

  • Kids Rink: the smaller of the two ice surfaces (70′ x 147′). This ice surface has a small viewing area and is used for various ice activities in the Fall and Winter.

  • Cominco Gymnasium: The gymnasium is used for a variety of recreational activities such as basketball, badminton, fitness classes, martial arts, as well as banquets, dances, concerts, and large meetings. The gymnasium is 115′ x 60′ and has a maximum seating capacity of 600 in the bleachers 500 on the floor (dependent upon event).

  • McIntyre & Red Floor Rooms: these are medium sized rooms that are ideal for dance classes, meetings, socials, or birthday parties.

  • Racquetball & Squash courts: there is one racquetball court and one squash court available for drop-in use. Membership and booking information at Trail Parks & Recreation Department 250-364-0858. See our page for fees.

  • Curling Club

  • Sports Hall of Memories

  • Wheelchair accessible: 2 sets of washrooms, concession operations

  • EV charging stations: View our page for more info.

Registration for all programs can be done online or over the phone with a credit card by calling 250-364-0888 or 250-364-0858.

Free public skating schedule 2026:
Public skating ended in April, and will resume again in autumn.

Public skating is at the Trail Memorial Centre Cominco Arena (big ice) or the Kids Rink.

  • Glow skate takes place monthly

In the event of a special booking, public skating may be moved or cancelled.

Free skating sponsored by The Murphy Family Foundation

FREE sensory-friendly ice skating in the Kids Rink at the Trail Memorial Centre for children and individuals with sensitivities. Family members are welcome to join.

First Sunday of each month from 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.

  • Quiet and safe environment with low lighting, no music and a timer is displayed.
  • Skates, skate assists and sensory kits are available.
  • Kits include ear protection, sunglasses, and a colourful information booklet.
  • Takes place on the first Sunday of each month from 5:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Funded by the Murphy Family Foundation.
Hosted by Trail Parks & Recreation and Movin’ Mountains Therapy Services.

For everyone’s enjoyment, the following rules are in place:

  1. Skate at your own risk and skate within the limits of your own ability.
  2. Skate in the same direction as the flow of skating.
  3. Strollers, hockey sticks, pucks and shoes are not allowed on the ice surface.
  4. Do not carry other individuals while skating.
  5. Skate aids are only available to those just learning to skate and must be used in the designated area.
  6. Helmets are recommended for all beginner skaters.
  7. No food or drink allowed on the ice.
  8. Racing, pushing, fighting, tripping, excessive speeding and weaving through other skaters are prohibited.

Trail Parks & Recreation strives to promote a positive experience for all participants. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and respectful environment.

About the Murphy Family Foundation

The Murphy Family Foundation is a Minnesota based foundation focused on supporting organizations dedicated to youth development. With specific focuses on funding education, the arts, entrepreneurship, and sports programing for youth, the foundation is committed to the belief that every young person in every community has the right to thrive.

About Movin’ Mountains Therapy Services

Movin’ Mountains Therapy Services provides therapy for children and adults through empowerment, play and function and believes that the small successes attained during therapy sessions translate into big victories when out in the real world.

Hours of Operation

Winter

August to April
(approximately and subject to ice surface being in)

  • Monday to Friday: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm

  • Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 11:00 pm

*hours vary depending on the time of year and the activities or events happening in the facility.

Summer

April to July
(approximately and subject to ice surface being out)

  • Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
  • Sunday: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

*hours vary depending on the time of year and the activities or events happening in the facility.