Richmond Olympics Oval officially opened on December 12th, 2008. It was specifically built to host the long speed skating events for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Post-Games, the Oval will transform into an international centre of excellence for sports and wellness. Olympics Venue Overview: Richmond Olympics Oval will officially host Speed Skating events. This venue can seat 8,000 spectators. Olympics Etiquette: Dress in layers as you will be seated in a chilly indoor facility. When seated, please refrain from moving around the seating area when event starts. Noisemaking is prohibited during the starting procedure. You are not allowed to use flash photography at this venue.
Our programs for all ages range from Learn to Skate and Starskate to Test and Competitive training and Ice Dance. We offer Group and Private Lesson instruction, Skate Canada authorized skating badges and tests, ice skating displays and Club parties and Competition.
Located an easy 25 minute drive from Victoria, at 1885 Forest Park Drive in North Saanich, Panorama provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including: a New aquatic complex which includes a 25 metre swimming pool, a multi-use leisure pool (includes zero-depth entry, lazy river, tots' area and spray toys ) sauna, steam room, swirl pool and an accessible waterslide tower with an elevator allowing people with mobility issues to share in the enjoyment of riding southern Vancouver Island's tallest and longest waterslide; two skating arena; weight room; fitness studio; tennis, squash, racquetball and basketball courts; and a variety of community recreation programs such as arts, dance, computers, languages, training and cooking.