Home > Our Neighbourhoods > North Canberra > Belconnen
A large crowded stadium at night with a rugby game.

Belconnen

A 15-minute drive west of the city centre will find you in Belconnen, a neighbourhood home to the GIO Stadium, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and two hospitals.

Highlights of the area

Sporting precinct

The suburb of Bruce is home to the AIS, where Australia's champions train, and GIO Canberra Stadium where you can watch the Brumbies and Canberra Raiders.

A retail and dining hub

Westfield Belconnen is the shopping hub in this district and a nearby lakeside casual eating precinct at Emu Bank.

Thriving local arts scene

Belco Arts along Lake Ginninderra's foreshore is the area’s arts hub, with music, visual arts and theatre.

Sportex

Australian Institute of Sport

Bruce, ACT
Rugby player running with ball in hand while team mates watch
23 Oct 2026

WXV Global Series - Wallaroos v Scotland Women

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
CommBank Matildas in a team huddle
28 Nov 2026

CommBank Matildas v Colombia

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 28 Nov 2026 from 7:35pm to 11:59pm
Miso Baked Eggplant

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Bowling alley

iPlay Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Steak and accompaniments on white plate

Bella Vista Italian Restaurant

Belconnen, ACT
Over $30
Retail Space

endota spa Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Plate showing colourful meal and coffee cup

Gluten Free Cafe & Shoppe

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Infrared sauna

Sauna Float ACT

Belconnen, ACT
Pot belly woodfire on left-hand wall surrounded by stonework, with seating area and pool table throu

The Pot Belly Bar

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
The aquatic centre at Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

Bruce, ACT
Alfresco Dining

Canberra Labor Club Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Man wearing checkered shirt serving lady wearing denim jacket

Capital Food Market

Belconnen, ACT
breakfast french toast

54 Benjamin

Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
A packed stadium at night

GIO Stadium Canberra

Bruce, ACT
Banana and Rasberry Bread

Knead Patisserie

Belconnen, ACT
Under $20
Belconnen Studio

Pinot and Picasso Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Burgers, fries and drink on a table

Pattysmiths Belconnen

Belconnen, ACT
Not specified
Fun for everyone

Zone 3 Lasertag

Belconnen, ACT
Belconnen Arts Centre - Street Frontage

Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Communities (2024) by Rebekah Weddell

Public Art at Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen, ACT
Puttview Green

P59 Golf

Belconnen, ACT
Lake Ginninderra District Park

Lake Ginninderra District Park

Belconnen, ACT
Page 1 of 1
    Filter by
    Loading results

    Continue exploring north Canberra

    Brindabella Hill Winery

    Hall and Wineries

    boy walking up to large model dinosaurs

    Gold Creek Village