Sumas Multiplex

This project will build a new, culturally relevant, multi-purpose community and recreation facility (approx. 18,740 sq.ft [~1741 m2]) for the Sumas First Nation community, serving on-reserve residents and open to the general public. The facility will include a community hall/gymnasium, boardroom, hydrotherapy room, large kitchen, fitness centre, and pedestrian bridge over the neighbouring creek.

Based on the location (a former Brick plant land = ~16, 918 m2), a new design concept is being developed to accommodate the building infrastructure. The project location is within the boundaries of the Upper Sumas No 6 Reserve lands.

  • Large site area (~6.59 acres)
  • Increased capacity
    • ~18,000 ft2 multiplex facility
    • ~12,000 ft2 office space
    • ~240 parking spaces
    • Over 1 acre of open green space
    • Future expansion are (~1.34 acres)

Works for this project are also associated with Registry posting 80963 - relating to the remediation of the the old Brick plant on the site. 

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Latest update

August 21, 2026– Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is inviting public comments until September 22, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Sumas Multiplex - August 21, 2026

Contacts

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Marika Haspeck, Environmental Review Officer
180 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 0B6
Telephone: 905-209-6136
Email: marika.haspeck@infc.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Upper Sumas 6 Reserve (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Recreation and Tourism

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-08-21

  • Proponent

    Sumas First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada
    • Infrastructure Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90718

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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