Outdoor Skating Oval
The refrigerated skating oval is located at Place 1604, behind City Hall, and is open from December to March, even in mild weather. The rink is over 140 metres long and five metres wide (seven metres from end to end). Music is played all day long and the oval is lit up in the evening.
Come and skate in this enchanting setting. It’s free!
Schedule
Opening scheduled for November 13, 2023 | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
Maintenance closure (daily): 1 to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 5:30 p.m.
Open every day weather permitting, visit our cancellation info webpage.
Rules
- The oval is for skating only. No sticks or pucks allowed.
- No skating is permitted when the oval is closed.
- No animals are allowed on the ice.
- The rink is unsupervised.
- All children aged 12 and under must wear a certified safety helmet.
- The City is not responsible for stolen or lost items.
- No one is allowed on the ice during maintenance work.
- Staff instructions must be followed at all times.
Free skates and helmet loan program
You don't have skates? No problem! The municipality can lend you a pair free of charge on the dates and times below between November 24, 2023, and March 10, 2024, weather permitting.
Friday (November 24, 2023 to March 10, 2024) | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
Saturday and Sunday (November 24, 2023 to March 10, 2024) | 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Tuesday, December 26, 2023, to Thursday, December 28, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Monday, January 1, 2024, to Thursday, January 4, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Monday, February 19, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Monday, March 4, 2024, to Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. |