Public Skating

Skating is a great way to get some exercise. Whether you are young, old, or in-between, why not get out and have some fun! Skating is offered in both Almonte and Pakenham areas. Each location is equipped with change rooms and washrooms facilities.

Skate sharpening is available at the John Levi Community Centre in Almonte, hours are posted at the arena.

Public Skating Rules:

Helmets are recommended for all skaters
Skate at a safe speed, in the same direction as other skaters
Games, tag, rough play and speed skating are not permitted
Respectfully leave the middle ice surface for children and less confident skaters
Report all accidents or injuries to the on-site supervisor
Children must be supervised by a responsible person
Only persons wearing skates will be permitted on the ice surface
Only CSA approved skating aids are permitted on the ice during Moms, Pops and Tots program
Pucks, balls or sticks are not permitted
Food and drinks are not permitted on the ice surface
Foul language or inappropriate behaviour will result in immediate removal from the facility

Public Skating Fees
Skater	Daily Rate	Season Pass
Adult	$2.50/person	$45.00/person
Child	$2.00/person	$25.00/person
Senior	$2.00/person	$35.00/person
Family	$6.00/family	$65.00/family

ALMONTE - Skating Schedule 2024/25 (October 1 - March 23)
Program	Date	Time	Cost	Cancelled
Parents & Tots	Tuesdays & Wednesdays	11am-noon	FREE	Dec. 24 Dec. 31
Seniors	Wednesdays	1pm–3pm	FREE	Dec. 25 Jan. 1
Pick-up Hockey U18 & U21	Tuesdays	4pm-5pm	$5/Person/Session	Dec. 24, 31 *Full equipment required
Pick-up Hockey U13 & U15	Thursdays	4pm-5pm	$5/Person/Session	Dec. 26 *Full equipment required
Public Skating	Sundays	2pm–4pm	See Public Skating Fees above	Oct. 27 Dec. 1, 8, 29 Jan. 5, 19 Feb. 2, 9
Christmas Parade	Dec. 8	6-8pm	FREE	After the parade
Christmas Break	Dec. 23 Dec. 27 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 5	1pm-3pm 1pm-3pm 2pm-4pm 1pm-3pm 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 2pm-4pm	FREE
PA Days	Oct. 25 Nov. 22 Jan. 31	1pm-3pm	FREE
Family Day	Feb 17	1pm-3pm	FREE
March Break	March 10 March 11 March 12 March 13 March 14	1pm-3pm 12pm-1:30pm 1pm-3pm 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm	FREE
Snow Days -No Buses- Almonte only			FREE	Watch our Facebook page for times

PAKENHAM - Skating Schedule 2024/25 (October 2 - March 23)
Program	Date	Time	Cost	Cancellations
Pick-up Hockey U13 & U15	Wednesdays	4pm-5pm	$5/Person/Session	Dec. 25 Jan. 1 *Full equipment required
Pick-up Hockey U18 & U21	Thursdays	4pm-5pm	$5/Person/Session	Dec. 26 *Full equipment required
Public Skating	Fridays	7:30pm-9pm	See Public Skating Fees above	Dec. 27 Jan. 3, 17 Feb. 7
Public Skating	Saturdays	6pm-8pm	See Public Skating Fees above	Nov. 16 Dec. 28 Jan. 4, 18 Feb. 8
PA Days	Oct. 25 Nov. 22 Jan. 31	2pm-4pm	FREE
Santa Claus Parade	Dec. 7	1pm-4pm	FREE	Following the parade
Christmas Break	Dec. 23 Dec. 27 Dec. 28 Dec. 30 Jan. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 4	2pm-4pm 7:30pm-9pm 6pm-8pm 2pm-4pm 1pm-3pm 7:30pm-9pm 6pm-8pm	FREE
Family Day	Feb. 17	2pm-4pm	FREE

For more information on skating please email programs@mississippimills.ca or call 613-256-2064.

Contact Us

MUNICIPAL OFFICE
3131 Old Perth Rd
Box 400
Almonte ON, K0A1A0

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Statutory Holidays

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