The Athletic and Ice Complex (AIC) will be one of the most unique athletic environments in the world and the focal point of Canada's first winter sport institute. Designed with extensive input from athletes, coaches and various national sport organizations, the AIC will make a bold statement and have a tremendous impact on the future of Canadian sport excellence.
Sprawling in size, the 500,000 square foot AIC will be the future home of Hockey Canada, WinSport Canada and the head offices of close to 20 national and provincial winter sport organizations.
The AIC will be one of the only training facilities of its kind where athletes and sport organizations from many different sport backgrounds can come together and learn from each other’s success. This facility will combine the sport sciences, athlete support services and leading-edge facilities into a sport institute model.
The AIC symbolizes Canada’s commitment to sport, to our nation’s athletes and to the importance of healthy, active lifestyles for all Canadians. Never before have such human and technical resources been assembled in one spot in Canada.
Three North American ice surfaces accommodating more than 227 spectators each;
High performance training facility with the latest equipment including running tracks, skating simulators, shooting galleries, power lifting, underwater treadmills for rehabilitation, and much more;
Public sport development facility;
Five-story office tower;
Conference and meeting centre;
Catering venues, commissary, concessions and public market cafe; and
Outdoor Victory Plaza – approximately one acre of open space for celebrations and gatherings.
The fundamental principle, which has driven every aspect of the design and development of this project, is sustainability. WinSport Canada has a proud history of independent custodianship of sport facilities and the AIC will continue this tradition. The building will sustain itself environmentally, operationally and financially.
Office Tower
All floors have been poured and the structural steel for the mechanical penthouse is completed. Framing and glazing continues and we anticipate completion of the glazing by the end of February 2011.
Arenas B, C, D
We are thrilled to announce the completion of our three North American Arenas. Please visit http://www.winsportcanada.ca/aic/index_aic.cfm for more information about ice time, rental procedures, programs, etc.
International Arena
The decking and finishing of the roof along the East and West walls are now completed. The concrete for the dressing rooms is poured and block walls are now being erected. A redesign of the seating layout will allow for a capacity of 3,800 spectators. The international rink is set to open in September 2011.
High Performance Center
Weather permitting, structural steel and gluelam beams will be erected shortly. The majority of this structure should be completed by the end of February 2011. Framing and glazing will follow shortly, pending on weather conditions. Completion date is set for late 2011 or early 2012.
The Athletic and Ice Complex (AIC) will be one of the most unique athletic environments in the world and the focal point of Canada's first winter sport institute. Designed with extensive input from athletes, coaches and various national sport organizations, the AIC will make a bold statement and have a tremendous impact on the future of Canadian sport excellence. 
