Skating

Enjoy public skating at Central Elgin’s arena facilities throughout the winter season. The ice season typically runs from late September to the end of March. Belmont Arena and Port Stanley Arena also host a variety of skating opportunities, including hockey programming, figure skating and learn-to-skate programs offered by local community organizations.

Belmont Arena & 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

Belmont Arena Public Skating Hours & Dates 

Public skating dates and hours will be confirmed closer to ice season. 

Port Stanley Arena & 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

Port Stanley Arena Public Skating Hours & Dates 

Public skating dates and hours will be confirmed closer to ice season. 

Admission - New fees for 2026

Type

Fee

Adult

$5

Children (under 18 years of age)

$2

Family (up to 5 skaters)

$10

 

  • 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

Winter Rentals

Winter rentals are available from September to the end of March for the above activities. Visit our Rentals webpage for more information. 

Interested in sponsoring free community skating? Please reach out!

Contact Us

Recreation Superintendent/Port Stanley Arena
332 Carlow Road
Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada N5L 1B6
Phone: 519-631-4860 x 7290
Send email to Recreation Superintendent/Port Stanley Arena

Assistant Recreation Superintendent/Belmont Arena
14020 Belmont Road,
Belmont, Ontario, Canada N0L 1B0
Phone: 519-631-4860 x 7292
Send email to Assistant Recreation Superintendent/Belmont Arena

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