Outdoor Skating Oval

The refrigerated skating oval is located at Place 1604, behind City Hall, and is open from December to March, even in mild weather. The rink is over 140 metres long and five metres wide (seven metres from end to end). Music is played all day long and the oval is lit up in the evening.

Come and skate in this enchanting setting. It’s free!

Schedule

Maintenance closure (daily): 1 to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 5:30 p.m.

Open every day weather permitting, visit our cancellation info webpage.

Rules

• The oval is for skating only. No sticks or pucks allowed.
• No skating is permitted when the oval is closed.
• No animals are allowed on the ice.
• The rink is unsupervised.
• All children aged 12 and under must wear a certified safety helmet.
• The City is not responsible for stolen or lost items.
• No one is allowed on the ice during maintenance work.
• Staff instructions must be followed at all times.

Free skate and helmet loan program

Discover our free skate and helmet loan program for the winter season! From November 22, 2024, to March 9, 2025, take advantage of this opportunity to borrow a pair of skates and a helmet at no cost, and come skate on the refrigerated skating oval at Place 1604.

Additional openings