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About Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre
Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre sits at 5409 49 St in High Prairie, Alberta, as a versatile hub for sports, arts, and community gatherings. Part of a larger complex that includes the Sports Palace Arena and the High Prairie Curling Rink, this multi-use facility hosts everything from ice time to theatre performances and large-scale shows. With flexible seating configurations that vary by event, the centre is designed to accommodate a wide range of activities while serving as a central meeting point for residents and visitors alike.
While the venue doesn’t publish a single fixed seating chart, events are known to span multiple spaces across the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre, the adjacent Sports Palace Arena, and the High Prairie Curling Rink. For example, the annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show draws thousands across all three venues, with attendance around 4,500. If you’re planning a visit, secure your seats early and check the event listing for your specific seating options. Local transit is limited, so driving is the common way to reach the centre. On-site parking is available, and you’ll find a selection of nearby hotels and restaurants to complete your trip. We’ve got you covered with trusted partner recommendations to help you plan a convenient stay and dining experience near the venue.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 5409 49 St, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 (Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre).
- Venue type: Multi-use recreation centre with ice arenas, a performing arts theatre, and meeting spaces; part of a complex that includes the Sports Palace Arena and the High Prairie Curling Rink.
- Seating chart: No official public seating chart published; seating configurations vary by event; third-party seating charts exist online.
- Capacity: Public capacity not published; events use multiple spaces; e.g., the annual High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show draws thousands across the three venues (roughly 4,500+ attendees).
- Notable events hosted: High Prairie Gun and Sportsman Show (held across Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre, Sports Palace, and High Prairie Curling Rink; reported attendance ~4,500).
- Nearby hotels: High Prairie Inn & Suites; Days Inn by Wyndham High Prairie; Peavine Inn & Suites.
- Transit: Local transit options are limited; driving is the predominant way to reach the venue.
- Parking: On-site parking is typical for the facility, though specific parking details are not widely published.
- Renamed/demolished: No evidence of demolition or renaming; venue is still listed as Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre.