At BC Hobbies, our mission is to foster a vibrant community of hobbyists and creatives who share a passion for learning, building, and creating. Through workshops, build nights, trade days, and other community-focused events, we provide a welcoming space where individuals of all experience levels can connect, grow, and inspire each other.

We exist to make hobbies more accessible, offering opportunities for participants to develop new skills, share their expertise, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the crafts we love. Our dedication to inclusivity and encouragement ensures that everyone feels empowered to contribute and thrive.

We are committed to creating an environment where passion meets purpose, and where our community can come together to share their skills, ideas, and enthusiasm—strengthening the bonds within our community and enriching the hobbies that bring us joy.

Are you a local gaming or crafting group? You can reserve tables for your games, RPG sessions, or crafts. We have 5 available tables at any one time. Each table seats 8 comfortably or 10 if you get real cozy-like, but you can put as many chairs around it as you see fit. When you arrive for your session, come to BC Hobbies at least 10 minutes early and a staff member will take you to the Community Event Space (CES). At the end of your session, a staff member will come to check you out of the space and lock up. Gather your party and venture forth!

Single Table Booking

Booking a single table costs $10 for 2 hours. As we've got 5 tables, during this time, you may be sharing the CES with another booking party using a separate table.

Whole Room Booking

Booking the whole room costs $25 for 2 hours. You will have the entire CES to yourself!

What's Included

• Each table in the CES consists of 2 standard folding tables (72" x 30") put together, making them 72" x 60"
• Chairs are available in the space.
• A first aid kit is visibly located on the shelf.
• Any terrain pieces are available for use at your table.
• Colourful 4'x6' tabletop game mats.
• Wi-Fi may come in the future, for now guests are welcome to use the mall’s Wi-Fi.
• Staff assistance. Staff will periodically check in on the space if in use, but will remain unobtrusive so as to not disturb any active sessions. If a staff member is required, please visit or call the store at 250-383-0051.

Airbrush Studio Booking

The CES has an enclosed airbrush studio. Guests are required to bring their own respirator and airbrush. You also may wish to bring your own compressor depending on preference, but the space has the following amenities:

• Neo Air Compressor (3 settings and auto-shutoff when it overheats)
• LED Equipped Spray Booth and Baffel Box*
• Parts Holders (Mr. Nekonote Base)

*Currently it isn't safe for solvent-based paints like Tamiya acrylics, enamels or lacquer. We're looking into this, but for time being only water-based acrylics like Vallejo, The Army Painter and ProAcryl are safe to spray due to the baffel box collecting the particulates. .

Rules

In order to ensure the space is maintained, the following rules must be followed.

Do not leave the space unattended. One person must remain in the main room of the space at all times if open or in use.

Guest in a public place. While gaming or crafting at our CES, you are a guest of both BC Hobbies and Hillside Shopping Centre and thus agree to behave accordingly and not partake in any illicit, dangerous or inappropriate activities on our shared premises.

Treat the shared space respectfully. Please do not remove anything from the space. These supplies are for everyone to use. Kindly return all supplies to where you found them at the end of your session.

Outside food is allowed. Please ensure that all food waste/recycling is disposed of properly. We do not have a microwave or cooking equipment, so bring something you have prepared or purchase food at the food court.

Restroom. There is a on-site restroom available in the space next to the airbrush studio for your convinience. Keep in mind Liam has to clean that thing so please be kind!

The following are some of our most popular recurring community events and activities. You can also click the button below to view our Google calendar, where each event is scheduled with time and relevant details. Come join us at our Community Event Space!