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Skating schedule

ProgramDayTimeLocationCancellations

Parent & tot

(Starting Sept 15)

Tues and Thurs 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown

Nov 11, Dec 22, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19, Mar 10, Mar 12, April 2, April 23

Public skate

(Starting Sept 15)

Mon - Fri 12 p.m.- 1 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown

Oct 13, Nov 14, Dec 22-25, Feb 18-20, Mar 9-13, Mar 16-20, April 2-3, April 23-24

Public skate

(Starting Sept 28**)

Sunday 2:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown

Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 21, Dec 28, Feb 8, Mar 1, April 5, April 12, April 26

Family skate

(Starting Sept 28)

Sunday 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown

Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 21, Dec 28, Feb 8, Mar 1, April 5, April 12, April 26

Adult Shinny (Starting Sept 15)

 

Mon - Fri 11:30 a.m.-    1 p.m.

Multiplex

Ed Jeske

Sept 30, Oct 10, Oct 13, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, Dec 11-12, Dec 25-26, Dec 29, Jan 1, Feb 18-20, April 2-3

*Skating schedule last updated September 12, 2025
**Pre-books before September 28, 2025

Definitions

  • Parent & tot skate: Slower-paced skate designated for parents with toddlers
  • Public skate: Leisurely skate for all ages
  • Adult skate: Adult-only skate time for ages 18 and older
  • Family skate: Leisurely skate time to be enjoyed by families.  Youth 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Slower pace than the Public Skate and please keep an eye out for little ones or those just learning to skate.
  • Adult shinny: Non-contact, pick-up hockey for 18 years and older. Required equipment:  skates, sticks and a CSA-approved helmet. Full-hockey gear is recommended and worn by most players for safety reasons because of the level of play.

While enjoying our facilities, please be sure to follow all skating rules for a smooth and safe experience. The City also invites you to visit our outdoor ice rinks during the winter!

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