The Vancouver Canucks seem to have found a preferred destination for their training camps.

On Wednesday, the club announced that, for the third year in a row, they will be hosting their 2026 training camp at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC.

“Returning to Penticton this year makes perfect sense for our organization,” said Henrik Sedin, Co-President, Hockey Operations, Vancouver Canucks, in a statement put out by the club. “The South Okanagan Events Centre has everything we need for camp both on and off the ice. Besides being a first-class facility, the venue is also a great spot for our fans to experience our skates and fan fest. We look forward to kicking off our season in the interior this September and connecting with the thousands of fans who will make the trip to watch our training camp at the SOEC. Our organization really appreciates the province-wide support we receive at this camp and throughout the regular season.”

Canucks training camp will take place from September 17-20. Per the Canucks, a complete schedule, including ice times, will be announced at a later date.

“Having the opportunity to host the Vancouver Canucks year after year is something we never take for granted,” said Dean Clarke, General Manager, South Okanagan Events Centre Complex and Regional Vice President, Oak View Group. “Our longstanding partnership with the Canucks organization is one we’re incredibly proud of, and we’re grateful for the trust they continue to place in our team, our facility and our community. The continued collaboration between the Vancouver Canucks, the City of Penticton and Oak View Group has helped make Training Camp a tremendous success, and we look forward to delivering another outstanding experience for the organization and its fanbase this September.”

According to the Canucks: “On-ice sessions will be available to the public and will include free activations for fans of all ages at the South Okanagan Events Centre.”

The Canucks have held training camp at many BC cities over the years, with stops in Victoria and Whistler in the years leading up to 2023, but even with the Young Stars Classic not happening anymore, the Canucks will host training camp in Penticton for a third-straight year. Regular readers of CanucksArmy know that we cover training camp like a blanket, with live blogs, notebooks, and extensive coverage from the SOEC; and because of that, we can tell you fairly confidently that it’s hard to beat the two ice sheet set up that the Canucks get at the SOEC, which is of course the home rink of the Penticton Vees junior hockey club.