Looking for a fun winter activity that suits every age group and skill level? Skating is a great way to spend an evening or afternoon. Southern Georgian Bay has some fantastic skating rinks in the area, take a look at this list!
Collingwood Outdoor Skating Rink
The outdoor skating rink in Collingwood is the perfect activity for the family!
The rink is open Monday – Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Time slots are 50 minutes in length with a maximum of 40 patrons at a time. All skaters must pre-register before arriving at the Outdoor Rink.
To register, please visit the registration page.
200 Hume Street
Collingwood, ON
Woodview Mountaintop Skating
Sharpen your skates and cruise on Blue Mountain’s 1.1km ice skating loop while enjoying extraordinary views along the Niagara Escarpment. Ice skate rentals are available and all skill levels are welcome.
Woodview is located at the top of Blue Mountain and can be accessed via Scenic Caves Road. Winter tires are recommended.
Skating is open daily from 12-8pm. Tickets are limited, walk-up tickets only.
For more information, visit the Blue Mountain website.
Beaver Valley Community Centre
Located in Thornbury, the Beaver Valley Community Cenre is open for a variety of skating;
Adult Skating Oct.1-March 27th $3.00 per person Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00-12:00 p.m. Skaters must be at least 16 years of age
Public Skating Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, Sundays from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. $3.00 per adult
Parent & Tot Skate Free Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30-11:30pm
58 Alfred Street West, Thornbury
Oakview Woods Outdoor Complex, Wasaga Beach
From the first of December through to March Break, weather permitting, the outdoor rink at the Oakview Woods is operating in full swing. The hours of operation are: Pleasure Skating Tuesday & Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., weekends & holidays 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Shinny Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., weekends & holidays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Stars Arena
Located in Wasaga Beach, Wasaga Stars Arena has a variety of skating options;
Open Skate Sundays 6:00-7:30 Cost: $1.50/skater or $6.00/family
Adult Skate Monday & Thursday 11:00-12:00pm Cost: $1.50/skater
Parents and Tots Monday & Friday 10:00-11:00am Cost: $1.50/skater
Men’s Shinny Hockey Friday’s until March 12:00 – 1:30pm $5.00/skater
425 River Road West, Wasaga Beach
Stayner Arena
Public Skating November-March Adults $2, Children $1 Saturday 4:30 – 5:50pm Sunday 12:00 – 1:20pm
Adult Skating $2/person Wednesdays- 1:30 – 2:30pm
269 Regina Street, Stayner
Clearview Arena
Public Skating Adults $3, Students $2, Public School $1, Pre-School Free Sundays- 12:00 – 1:20pm
Adult Skating Starts mid-November $2/person Tuesday- 1:30 – 2:30pm
220 Collingwood Street, Creemore
Meaford Arena
Free Public Skating
October – March Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00pm-2:00pm
151 Collingwood Street West, Meaford
Where to Sharpen Your Skates
- Trott's Sports Excellence (formally Sports Unlimited), 290 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
- Sport Chek, 55 Mountain Road, Collingwood
- Rick's Pro Ski Shop, 796466 Grey County Road 19, The Blue Mountains