Fall 2023 Session registration begins Monday, August 28 for City Residents/Taxpayers at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday, August 31 at 8:30 a.m. for Non-City Residents/Taxpayers. Activity Guide/activities will be available for viewing starting August 25.
Registration for recreational swimming, recreational skating and aquafit will take place on Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. The schedules will be available Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m. Recreational skates (limited schedule) start Sept. 13. Recreational swims (limited schedule) start Sept. 18, followed by aquafit and swimming lessons which start Sept. 23.
We offer a variety of skating lessons, power skating and a recreational skating program.
Learn-to-skate and power skating programs
You can take a group skating class or a private lesson. Visit our on-line registration page to sign-up for both learn-to-skate programs and recreational skating times.
Preschool Learn-to-Skate and Discover Skate lessons
Lessons are by general age and level. Preschool Learn to Skate lessons are for ages 3-5. Discover Skate lessons are for ages 6 years and up. Levels for Preschool and Discover Skate are from Star 1 to Star 4. Preschool Learn to Skate lessons are also broken down by parented (A) and un-parented (B) classes.
Please note that all adults attending the parented (A) skating lessons must also be wearing skates, helmets and gloves.
Star level descriptions
There are 4 Star levels to our skating programs.
Star 1 (Beginners) |
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Star 2 |
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Star 3 |
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Star 4 |
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Private and semi-private lesson
Lessons for any age in a 1 on 1 or 1 to 2-3 ratio. To register for a semi-private lesson time please call our customer service desk at 613-966-4632.
Low ratio skate lessons
We are currently not able to offer low ratio classes due to staffing shortages. We hope to bring them back in future sessions.
Power skating
Improve speed, balance, stopping, stride, and posture. We offer beginner, intermediate and advance level options. This is not a learn to skate program. Full hockey gear is required. Sticks and helmets are mandatory.
Learn about the prerequisite for each power skating level below.
Beginner (ages 6 to 9) |
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Intermediate |
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Advanced |
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Adult skate lessons
Due to staffing issues we are unable to offer our daytime adult skating lessons at this time. Adult skating lessons for anyone 16 years and up to learn basic skating skills and improves confidence on the ice.
Recreational skating
Please note that all recreational skating ice times you must check in at the Customer Service Desk prior to getting on the ice. Please place your wristband on your skates prior to going out onto the ice. Pre-registration is required for all recreational skates. Register online, in person or by phone at 613-966-4632 Learn more about our skating options below. Note: at this time, we are not offering all recreational skating options (such as Family/Youth Shinny which typically is booked over the holiday season).
Download Rec Skating Schedule (pdf)
Public skating
Public skate rules;
- Children under 10 must be supervised by a guardian over 16 years;
- Only skates are permitted on the ice (no other footwear);
- Please keep your food and drink away from the ice surface (water is okay);
- Skate in the same direction as the other skaters without weaving in and out between others;
- Skaters should avoid these behaviours: using profanity, horseplay, tag, skating backward, speed skating, or figure skating;
- Avoid bringing these items onto the ice: cell phones, headsets, electronic devices, balls, pucks, sticks, chairs, pylons, toboggans, or other items that could interfere with the safety of others;
- Please do not carry children;
- Report all accidents and incidents to the skate patrol staff; and
- Please conduct yourself appropriately and respect, listen to, and follow the instructions of the skate patrol staff.
Skate details
Your safety is important to us. Please review the following details before you come.
Family skates |
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Adult public skates |
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Public skates |
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Adult and senior shinny hockey |
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Family and youth shinny hockey |
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Figure skating practice |
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Mobility assistive devices |
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Assumption of Risk |
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