| Month | Mondays |
| September | 28 |
| October | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| November | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| December | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| January | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| February | 1, 8, 22 |
| March | 1, 15, 22, 29 |
| April | 5, 12 |
Public Skating
Enjoy skating all season long at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre and Bayshore Community Centre.
The schedule below runs from September 2026 to April 2027.
Please note that some dates may be affected by tournaments, special events, holidays, or facility bookings.
Be sure to review the detailed schedule for each skate program before attending.
2026-2027 Public Skating Schedule
Summer Public Skating
Julie McArthur Recreation Centre
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesdays August 25 and September 1
Fridays August 28 and September 4
🏒 Hockey Shinny
Mondays | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
Casual recreational shinny hockey for adults.
*No Age Restrictions. Requirement for Full Hockey Equipment.
Season: September 28, 2026 to April 12, 2027
❄️ Public Skating
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
Open skating for all ages and skill levels.
Season: September 22, 2026 to April 29, 2027
| Month | Tuesdays | Thursdays |
| September | 22, 29 | 24 |
| October | 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| November | 3, 10, 17, 24 | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| December | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3, 10, 17 |
| January | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| February | 2, 9, 16, 23 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| March | 2, 16, 23, 30 | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| April | 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Public Skating Rules
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No food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface
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No horseplay or games
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Skate only as fast as the general flow of skaters
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No balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, strollers, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface
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Skating aids are allowed on the ice surface
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Do not carry children on the ice surface
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Skate in the same direction as all skaters
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Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times
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Use of a helmet is strongly recommended
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Those with little or no skating experience should stay in the centre ice area
Adult Skating
Fridays | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sundays | 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
📍 Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
Recreational skating designated for adults. No equipment rental available, all users required to bring their own equipment.
Season: September 25, 2026 to March 28, 2027
| Month | Fridays | Sundays |
| September | 25 | 27 |
| October | 2, 9, 16, 30 | 4, 11, 18 |
| November | 6, 13, 27 | 1, 8, 15, 19 |
| December | 4, 11, 18 | 6, 13, 20 |
| January | 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| February | 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7, 21, 28 |
| March | 5, 26 | 7, 28 |
8 & Under Skate
Saturdays | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
📍 Bayshore Community Centre
A welcoming skate designed specifically for children aged 8 and under.
Season: September 19, 2026 to March 27, 2027
View 8 and Under Skate Schedule
| Month | Saturdays |
| September | 19, 26 |
| October | 3, 10, 17, 31 |
| November | 7, 14, 28 |
| December | 5, 12, 19 |
| January | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| February | 6, 20, 27 |
| March | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
Rules
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No food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface
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No horseplay or games
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Skate only as fast as the general flow of skaters
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No figure skating maneuvers
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No balls, pucks, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface
-
Skating aids are allowed on the ice surface
-
Do not carry children on the ice surface
-
Skate in the same direction as all skaters
-
Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times
-
Use of a helmet is strongly recommended
-
Those with little or no skating experience should stay in the centre ice area
⭐ Sponsored Family Skates- FREE!
Sundays | 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍 Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
Enjoy skating with family and friends during these sponsored community skates.
Equipment rental is not available, all public skating requires users to bring their own equipment.
Season: September 20, 2026 to April 18, 2027
View Sponsored Family Skate Dates
| Month | Sundays |
| September | 20, 27 |
| October | 4, 11, 18 |
| November | 1, 8, 15, 29 |
| December | 6, 20 |
| January | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| February | 7, 21, 28 |
| March | 7, 28 |
| April | 4, 11, 18 |
Public Skating Rules
-
No food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface
-
No horseplay or games
-
Skate only as fast as the general flow of skaters
-
No figure skating maneuvers
-
No balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, strollers, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface
-
Skating aids are allowed on the ice surface
-
Do not carry children on the ice surface
-
Skate in the same direction as all skaters
-
Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times
-
Use of a helmet is strongly recommended
-
Those with little or no skating experience should stay in the centre ice area
General Information
Admission
- $5 cash per person, per skate
- $8 cash per family, per skate
If you plan to skate regularly, a seasonal membership may offer the best value.
Seasonal Membership
Cost
- Adult Season Pass $40 +HST
- Hockey Shinny Pass $30 +HST
- Regular Season Pass $30 +HST
Seasonal memberships can be purchased:
Online by clicking here: Purchase a Public Skating Membership
OR
In person at City Hall
808 2nd Avenue East
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sponsor a Community Skate
Sponsored Family Skates help make skating accessible for residents throughout the season.
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