In the Municipality of Central Elgin, residents have access to two arenas that come equipped with community centers and ice surfaces. These arenas offer a wide range of winter activities, including recreational skating, skating lessons, figure skating, ringette, and hockey.

Belmont Arena and Community Centre

Location

14020 Belmont Road, Belmont

Facility Details

  • 75' x 175' ice surface
  • Multi-purpose single pad ice arena equipped with 6 dressing rooms
  • Auditorium for various events (Capacity: 200 seating)
  • Bleacher seating with capacity of 500

 

Public Skating Details 

Sundays:2–3:30 p.m.

(no skating Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 29)

 

Wednesdays:

Adult Skating (18+ only), 9–10 a.m.

All Ages, 10–11:30 a.m.

 

Special Skates

PA Day Public Skating:

Friday, Oct. 10, 10–11:30 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 30, 10–11:30 a.m.

 

Holiday Public Skating

Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30,10–11:30 a.m.

Jan. 2,10–11:30 a.m.

Feb. 16 (Family Day), 10–11:30 a.m.

Mar. 16–20 (March Break), 10–11:30 a.m.

 

 Public Skating Details

Admission

Type

Fee

Adult

$2

Children (12 and under)

$2

Family

$6

(Please call ahead, as ice times may be cancelled throughout the season due to tournaments, holidays, etc.)

Port Stanley Arena and Community Centre

Location

332 Carlow Road, Port Stanley

Facility Details

  • 80' x 180' ice surface
  • Multi-purpose single pad ice arena equipped with 6 dressing rooms
  • Auditorium for various events (Capacity: 290 seating)
  • Bleacher seating with capacity of 780

 

Sundays:1–2:30 p.m.

(no skating Nov. 9, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, )

 

Thursdays:

All Ages, 1:30–3 p.m.

Adult Skating (18+ only), 3–4 p.m.

 

Special Skates

PA Day Public Skating:

Friday, Oct. 10, 1:30 - 3p.m.

Friday, Nov. 14,  1:30 - 3 p.m.

 

Holiday Public Skating

Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30, 1:30-3 p.m.

Jan. 2, 1:30-3 p.m.

Feb. 16 (Family Day), 1:30-3 p.m.

Mar. 16–20 (March Break), 1:30-3 p.m.

Public Skating

Admission

Type

Fee

Adult

$2

Children (12 and under)

$2

Family

$6

(Please call ahead, as ice times may be cancelled throughout the season due to tournaments, holidays, etc.)

 

Skating Rules

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, we ask that all ice users follow our skating rules. 

Public Skating Rules 
  • Skaters under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted on the ice surface
  • Playing tag, speed skating, or reckless skating will not be allowed
  • All skaters must skate in the same direction and will not be allowed to skate in a group with three or more skaters holding hands in a line
  • An adult must accompany preschoolers
  • Food and drink are prohibited on the ice surface
  • There will be no stopping or gathering near sideboards or blocking entrance areas to the ice surface
  • No throwing snow or any other substance while in the arena
  • No three wheel strollers allowed on the ice
  • All skaters 17 and under must wear a helmet

Renting

Winter rentals are available from September to the end of March for the above activities.

Renting Arenas
 

Description

Unit of Measure

Fee

Prime Time Ice Rental

Hourly

$170 (adult)

$155 (youth)

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Day Ice Rental

Hourly

$100 (adult)

$75 (youth)

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Sign Advertising

Yearly

$100 Wall Sign

$200 2' x 2' Ice Resurfacer

$400 4' x 4' Ice Resurfacer

Rink Board Advertising

(Permanent Boards)

Yearly

$1000

Arena Floors

Hourly

$70

(3 hour max)

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Event

$525/day + $36.75/hour

(9 hour max)

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Renting Community Centres
 

Description

Unit of Measure

Fee

Hall Rental

Programming

Ice in to ice out (typically around Labour Day to Easter weekend)

Hourly

$21.50

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Daily

$213.75

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Hall Rental

Non Programming

Ice in to ice out (typically around Labour Day to Easter weekend)

 

Hourly

$26.75

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Daily

$267.25

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Hall Rental

Ice out to ice in (typically around Easter weekend to Labour Day)

Hourly

$74.75

(max of 3 hours)

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Event

$748.25

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Hydro Provision

(at specific facilities)

Varies by Facility

Varies by Facility

Stag/Doe Refundable Deposit

 

Hourly

$74.75

(3 hour max)

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

Daily

$561.25 + $39.25/hour

(9 hour max)

+ 5% capital surcharge fee to be included

If you are interested in booking ice time or renting out any of the community centres please contact the appropriate arena.

Important Notes