The City of Armstrong, British Columbia and its neighbouring Township of Spallumcheen are situated between the sunny, rolling Okanagan Valley and the cooler, forested Shuswap Valley. (The name Spallumcheen is derived from the First Nations term meaning “beautiful valley.”) Until recently, indoor skating activities for the 10,000 city and township residents took place at a 55 year-old facility. In the spring of 2004, a design team was retained to undertake a feasibility analysis and develop preliminary designs for a new multiuse facility, anchored by an NHL-sized ice surface, to be situated on the Armstrong Fairgrounds (Figure 1). The facility’s proximity to the existing swimming pool, skateboard park and baseball diamonds create a recreational area that will serve the needs of the community for many years to come. Sixty-two parking stalls are located beside the facility and additional parking is available at the adjacent Fairgrounds for special events.