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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
Child $2.00/person $25.00/person
Adult $2.50/person $45.00/person
Senior $2.00/person $35.00/person
Family $6.00/family $65.00/family

 

ALMONTE - Skating Schedule 2024/25

Last day is March 23, 2025
Program and Cost Dates and Time Cancelled Dates

Parents & Tots

FREE

Tuesdays
11 a.m. - noon

Wednesdays
11 a.m. - noon

Dec. 24
Dec. 31

Seniors

FREE

Wednesdays
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Dec. 25
Jan. 1

Pick-up Hockey
U18 & U21

$5 per person, per session

*Full equipment required

Tuesdays
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 Dec. 24
Dec. 31

Pick-up Hockey
U13 & U15

$5 per person, per session

*Full equipment required

Thursdays
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Dec. 26

Public Skating

(See Public Skating Fees above)

Sundays
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Oct. 27
Dec. 1
Dec. 8
Dec. 29

Jan. 5
Jan. 19

Feb. 2
Feb. 9

PA Days

FREE

Jan. 31
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Family Day

FREE

 Feb. 17
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

 

March Break

FREE

March 10
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

March 11
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

March 12
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

March 13
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

March 14
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

March 16
2 p.m. - 4p.m.
Sponsored by Kentucky

 

Snow Days
(buses cancelled)

FREE

*Almonte only

 

Watch our Facebook page for dates and times

 

 

PAKENHAM - Skating Schedule 2024/25

Last day is March 23, 2025

Program and Cost

Dates

Cancelled Dates

Pick-up Hockey
U13 & U15

$5 per person, per session

*Full equipment required

Wednesdays
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Dec. 25
Jan. 1

Pick-up Hockey
U18 & U21

$5 per person, per session

*Full equipment required

Thursdays
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Dec. 26

Public Skating

(see Public Skating Fees above)

Fridays
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec. 27
Jan. 3
Jan. 17
Feb. 7 

Public Skating

(see Public Skating Fees above)

Saturdays
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Nov. 16
Dec. 28
Jan. 4
Jan. 18

Feb. 8

PA Days

FREE

Jan. 31
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Family Day

FREE

Feb. 17
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

 

For more information on public skating please email programs@mississippimills.ca or call 613-256-2064. Click here for information on ice surface rentals. 

 

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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