Demolition work begins for new Vancouver Giants arena

Article posted by Coliseum, October 6^th, 2026

Image: City of Surrey

Demolition work has begun at the site of the planned 10,000-seat City Centre Arena, the future home of the Vancouver Giants and a key part of Surrey’s emerging sports and entertainment district.

The City of Surrey said Mayor Brenda Locke, members of Council, Vancouver Giants majority owner Ron Toigo and co-owner Michael Bublé were on hand to mark the milestone as demolition crews began dismantling the former Safeway building at 10355 King George Blvd.

Once complete, the 10,000-seat arena will become the new home for major sports, concerts and cultural events in Surrey, with the Giants relocating to the new venue.

The Vancouver Giants are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team currently based in Langley, British Columbia, and playing in the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Surrey is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It’s part of the Metro Vancouver area and lies between the Fraser River and the U.S. border.

Mayor Locke said, “This is an exciting step forward for one of the most significant city-building projects in Surrey’s history.

“It’s a powerful reminder that big things are happening in Surrey and that our vision for City Centre is taking shape.”

The City Centre Arena and Cultural Event Centre is being built on land acquired by the City, directly across from City Hall and Surrey Central SkyTrain Station.

The property will be secured through a strategic land swap agreement under which the City will acquire the five-acre parcel at 10355 King George Blvd. in exchange for three City-owned parcels.

Demolition and site preparation work are now underway as part of the City Centre Arena and Entertainment District’s first phase of construction.

The project will also include a luxury hotel, conference space and residential development, creating a destination for residents, visitors and major events.

Bill Aujla, President and CEO of the Surrey City Development Corporation, said,

“This project represents an important investment in Surrey’s future, creating a facility that will generate lasting economic, cultural, sport and community benefits for residents and the broader region, and today’s demolition marks the transition from years of planning to action,”

The City Centre Arena and Entertainment District is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

With a net estimated cost of C$360 million, the project is expected to generate $2.4 billion in economic benefits over the next decade and more than 2,700 jobs across Surrey and British Columbia.

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