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Welcome to the Ovintiv Events Centre, the centerpiece of the Dawson Creek Exhibition Fairgrounds and a key venue within the South Peace Community Multiplex. This multi‑purpose arena hosts concerts, trade shows, sports, and community events throughout the year. Whether you’re here for a big concert, a regional trade show, or a family-friendly event, we’ve got you covered with practical seating information, parking details, transit options, and trusted local hotel and restaurant picks to make your trip easy from start to finish.
Location: 1-300 Highway 2 (often listed as 300 Highway 2), Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 0A4. The venue has a rich history, including a period when it was known as Encana Events Centre (2008–2021) before rebranding to Ovintiv Events Centre. It remains a central hub for large events in the region and is not demolished.
Capacity and layout: The arena accommodates up to 6,500 seats for concerts and major events, with a common fixed seating configuration around 4,500 for ice events and other setups. Official seating maps are available for each event, helping you locate your seats in advance.
Parking is best planned with two designated areas: general parking on the south side and VIP parking on the north side near the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. For those needing transit options, BC Transit operates local routes serving both Northside and Southside areas via the Hospital corridor, making it easy to reach the venue from various neighborhoods.
Nearby hotels and dining are plentiful, with trusted choices including Hotel Dawson Creek (SureStay Collection by Best Western), Days Inn, The Stonebridge Hotel, and Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek. We highlight affiliate recommendations for convenient stays and meals close to the venue—perfect for relaxing before or after events. If you’re planning a night out, we’ve got you covered with nearby options that align with a straightforward, no‑fuss ticket experience.
Upcoming notable events at the Ovintiv Events Centre include regular concerts (e.g., Nazareth in 2025), the Gun & Sportsman Show, Dawson Creek Trade Show, Art Auctions, Para Cup, and the annual Fall Fair hosted by the Dawson Creek Exhibition Association in August. Tickets are sold through trusted partners; you’ll find straightforward, secure purchasing with no hidden hassles.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and name: Ovintiv Events Centre, 1-300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 0A4 (often listed as 300 Highway 2).
- Venue type: Multi‑purpose arena / events centre; part of the South Peace Community Multiplex.
- Capacity: Up to 6,500 seats for concerts (4,500 fixed/ice configurations commonly cited in other sources).
- Seating charts: Official maps exist for events (e.g., Monster Madness & FMX World Tour, Dwight Yoakam) on the venue site.
- Parking: General parking on the south side; VIP parking on the north side (Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre).
- Transit: Public transit in Dawson Creek is operated by BC Transit with two local routes (Northside and Southside via Hospital).
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Dawson Creek (SureStay Collection by Best Western), Days Inn, The Stonebridge Hotel, Pomeroy Inn & Suites Dawson Creek.
- Notable events hosted: Regular concerts (e.g., Nazareth in 2025), Gun & Sportsman Show, Dawson Creek Trade Show, Art Auction, Para Cup, and other large events; the Dawson Creek Exhibition Association runs the annual Fall Fair in August.
- Renamed/demolished status: The venue was renamed Encana Events Centre (2008–2021) and rebranded as Ovintiv Events Centre in 2021; it is not demolished.