Vancouver Canucks Arena History: Every Home Since 1970

The Canucks joined the NHL in 1970 and have had two homes: the Pacific Coliseum at Hastings Park, built partly to bring the NHL to Vancouver, and since 1995 the downtown arena now called Rogers Arena.

Here is each home in order, with the years the Canucks played there and what the building is used for today. Each arena with a ThrillZing guide links to it.

2home arenas
1home city
1970first season
Rogers Arena
Current home

Rogers Arena

Vancouver, BC · since 1995 · 18,871 seats

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Every Canucks Arena, 1970 to Today

  1. Vancouver
  2. 1970–1995

    Pacific Coliseum

    Vancouver, BC

    Opened in January 1968 at Hastings Park, built partly to attract an NHL team; the minor-league Canucks played here first. Home for the Stanley Cup Final runs of 1982 and 1994.

    Today: Still standing at Hastings Park; a 2010 Olympic venue and now home of the PWHL's Vancouver Goldeneyes

  3. Rogers Arena
    1995–presentCurrent home

    Rogers Arena

    Vancouver, BC · 18,871 seats

    Opened in September 1995 as General Motors Place, privately built to replace the Coliseum; Rogers since 2010. It was the hockey venue of the 2010 Winter Olympics and home for the 2011 Stanley Cup Final run.

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Canucks Arena FAQ

Where did the Canucks play before Rogers Arena?

At the Pacific Coliseum, from their first NHL season in 1970 until 1995. The minor-league Canucks of the Western Hockey League played there from 1968 to 1970.

How many arenas have the Canucks had?

Two in the NHL: the Pacific Coliseum (1970–1995) and Rogers Arena (1995–present), which opened as General Motors Place.

Why did the Canucks leave the Pacific Coliseum?

Owner Arthur Griffiths built a new privately financed arena downtown, General Motors Place, which opened in 1995 for the Canucks and the NBA’s new Vancouver Grizzlies. The cost of the project forced him to sell his majority stake in the team.

Is the Pacific Coliseum still standing?

Yes. It was a venue for figure skating and short track at the 2010 Winter Olympics and is now home of the PWHL’s Vancouver Goldeneyes. Stan Smyl is the only Canuck whose number was retired there.

Where do the Canucks play now?

At Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver, which seats 18,871 for hockey. It hosted the Olympic hockey tournament in 2010 and the Canucks’ 2011 Stanley Cup Final run.