Public Skating

The Town offers a variety of public skating options for the public to enjoy. Please note that helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters regardless of age or ability. 

On this page:
1. Skating Programs
2. Arena Location and Rentals
3. Public Skating Sponsorship


Skating Programs

Please Note: Skating program times are subject to change on a week-to-week basis.

2025/26 ProgramsDates & TimesCost
Public Skating

Saturdays: 12pm - 2pm
Sundays: 12pm - 2pm

Beginning Sept. 28, 2025

Excluding: Oct. 25, Nov. 8, 9, 15, 29, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, 17, 18, Feb. 1, 7, 8, Mar. 7, 8, 29   

Ages 18+: $3 per person
Under 18: Free
Adult Skating

Mondays: 10am - 12pm
Wednesdays: 10am - 12pm
Thursdays: 1pm - 3pm

Beginning Sept. 22, 2025

Excluding: Sept. 25, Oct. 13, Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1, Feb. 16

$3 per person

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Stick & Puck

Mondays: 12pm - 1pm
Wednesdays: 12pm - 1pm

Beginning Sept. 22, 2025

Excluding: Oct. 13. Dec. 24, Feb. 4, 16, Apr. 6

$3 per person

Must be 18 years of age or older. All skaters are required to wear a certified hockey helmet.

Parent & Tots

Tuesdays: 11pm - 12pm
Thursdays: 11pm - 12pm

Beginning Sept. 30, 2025

Excluding: Nov. 4, Dec. 23, 25, 30, Jan. 1, Feb. 3, Mar. 17, 19

Free

Arena Location and Rentals

The Beaver Valley Community Centre Arena is located at 58 Alfred Street West in Thornbury. More information about booking ice time or off-season arena rentals is available on the Beaver Valley Arena Page. 

View Beaver Valley Arena Details

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Beaver Valley Community Centre ice surface

Public Skating Sponsorship

If you are interested in sponsoring existing public skating programs or providing additional public skating opportunities please call 519-599-3131 ext. 340. The Public Skating Sponsorship rate is $165 plus HST per hour.