We offer a variety of skating lessons, power skating and a recreational skating program. Learn more about our Spring 2024 Session registration dates.
Due to limited ice availability in the Spring, we have very limited Learn to Skate lessons and no private skating lessons. There will be no Power Skating lessons offered in Spring, but we are planning to have Power Skating for Summer.
Lessons are by general age and level. Preschool lessons are for ages 3-5. Children's Skate lessons are for ages 6 years and up. Levels for Preschool and Children's Skating are from Star 1 to Star 4. Preschool lessons are also broken down by parented (A) and un-parented classes (B).
Please remember skates, helmet, mittens and/or gloves are mandatory. Parents on ice must also wear helmets, skates and gloves.
Withdraw/refund information
If you are unable to attend your scheduled class/drop-in program please call 613-966-4632 to withdraw 24 hours in advance. This opens up a spot for another participant on the waitlist. Learn about our withdraw policy on our registration page.
Download the Activity Guide and Schedules (pdf)
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.
Learn-to-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
We will not be offering Power Skating in the Spring 2024 session due to ice availability. 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.
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. We will not be offering Power Skating in the Spring 2024 session due to ice availability. Check back for August dates.
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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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
- You must sign-in at the Customer Service Desk. Please put your wristband on your skates/laces before going out onto the ice.
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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