Recreation & Programs

Skating and Hockey

From beginning of October to the end of March, the Wiarton & District Community Centre runs a variety of skating programs in the arena. These include hockey leagues, figure skating programs, public skating and shinny hockey.

Ice Rentals

To rent the ice for private parties and functions, contact the Parks and Recreation Dept, 519-534-1400 Ext 143.

Ice time is now available for private rentals between October and March of each year. To view potential available ice rental times, please click here and contact the parks and recreation department to put in a request for ice availability.

Special rates are available for leisure skating rentals between December 15th and January 15th.

Public Skating

Skating for individuals and families at the Wiarton Arena, 526 Taylor Street, Wiarton. Dates and times subject to change.

To sponsor a public skate, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department or call 519-534-1400 Ext 132.

Public Skating

2025/2026 Public Skating Schedule

Monday to Friday 1pm to 2pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4pm to 5pm

Saturday 6pm to 8pm

Sunday 12pm to 2pm

*Please note: Dates and times are subject to change

Note: Schedule change Public Skating will be from 7:30pm to 9pm on Sat Dec 13. Join us for a skate after the Firefighters vs OPP fundraiser game *regular public skate fees still apply

Unavailable Dates:
October 13th
November 22nd, 23rd
December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st
January 1st, 10th, 30th, 31st
February 1st
March 21st

2025/2026 Parent & Tot Skate Schedule

Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-11am

Saturdays 9am-10am

Unavailable Dates:
October 13th
November 22nd
December 24th, 31st
Jan 10th, 31st,
Feb 2nd (Wiarton Willie-check for details on public skating)

*Please note: dates and time are subject to change

Dedicated skate for figure skaters wanting to practice their skills. No coaching or instructing permitted during this skate.

Sundays 8:30am-9:30am.

Unavailable Dates:

November 23rd
February 1st

$5 drop-in fee, cash only.

Ice rentals available for any skaters and coaches wanting to book instructional training time, please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 136 for to reserve ice time.

*Please note: dates and time are subject to change

2025/2026 Sponsored Skate Schedule

Come out and enjoy a free public skate during the holidays! Thank you to our generous sponsors!

See printable poster here

Sponsored Skate Schedule
December 20 6pm to 8pm Town of South Bruce Peninsula

December 21 12pm to 2pm PLAY Grey Bruce

December 22 1pm to 2pm True North Professional Services / The Sauble Surf

December 23 1pm to 2pm Harrington Plumbing
4pm to 5pm Wiarton District Optimist Club
December 27 6pm to 7pm Wiarton and District Agricultural Society
7pm to 8pm Wiarton District Optimist Club

December 28 12pm to 2pm PLAY Grey Bruce

December 29 1pm to 2pm Harrington Plumbing

December 30 1pm to 2 pm Davis Contracting
4pm to 5pm Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

January 2 1pm to 2 pm Harrington Plumbing

January 3 6pm to 8pm Tim’s Horton

January 4 12pm to 2pm Cooperators Insurance -Derek Young and Associates

No sponsored Skates on December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1

Arena is closing on December 24 at 1pm and re-opening December 27

Arena is closing on December 31 at 1pm and re-opening January 2, 2026

Come out and enjoy a free public skate for Family Day, February 16!

12pm to 2pm Free Skate, thank you to the Bruce County Recognition and Events Committee for sponsoring the Family Day Skate!

Wiarton Arena
526 Taylor Street, Wiarton

-stay and enjoy a free family movie “Elemental” upstairs in the auditorium *free snack for movie viewers

For more information please email or call 519-534-1400 ext 132

2026 Sponsored Skate March Break Schedule

Come out and enjoy a free public skate during March Break! Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Sponsored Skate Schedule

March 14 6pm to 8pm Spirit Rock Lodge #312 IOOF

March 15 12pm to 2pm Rotary Club of Wiarton

March 16 1pm to 2pm Bruce Grey Child and Family Service

March 17 1pm to 2pm MNP LLP
4pm to 5pm MNP LLP

March 18 1pm to 2pm Spirit Rock Lodge #312 IOOF
4pm to 5pm Spirit Rock Lodge #312 IOOF

March 19 1pm to 2pm Rotary Club of Wiarton
4pm to 5pm Peninsula Imprint and Promo Co.

March 20 9am to 11am Rotary Club of Wiarton
1pm to 3pm T and T Pest Services
5pm to 6pm Hay Plumbing

March 21 no skates -hockey tournament

March 22 12pm to 2pm Allen-Hastings Limited

No Sponsored Skate on March 21 due to hockey tournament

2025-2026 Rates

Public Skating

  • $3.00 per person
  • $10.00 per immediate family
  • CASH ONLY
  • Skating Passes available for purchase at Town Hall. $25 for 10 skates (individual pass) or $85 for 10 skates (family pass-immediate family members only).
  • Youth Yearly Skate Passes, $50 -valid for public skate only from October 2025 to March 2026. Up to age 17. Passes available for purchase at Town Hall.
  • All participants must wear skates while on the ice
  • No food or drink
  • No foul language, inappropriate behaviour, horseplay, tag, racing, games, rough play, etc.
  • No throwing snow
  • Skate on as fast as the general flow of skaters
  • Skate with the direction of all skaters
  • No use of headsets, cell phones or hand-held electronic devices
  • No carrying of children is permitted
  • No balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater on the ice
  • The middle of the ice surface is reserved for children and less confident skaters
  • Approved skate aids are permitted in the centre ice area only
  • It is recommended that all skaters wear CSA approved helmets
  • Wheelchairs are permitted with the accompaniment of a responsible person age 16 or older with skates on
  • Wheelchair wheels must be cleaned of sand & salt prior to entering the ice surface
  • CSA approved helmets are required for wheelchair occupants
  • Wheelchair users are asked to use the perimeter of the ice closest to the boards
  • Patrons must leave ice surface when ice surfacing doors open
  • Do not proceed onto the ice surface until the ice resurfacer is off the ice and the gates are closed
  • Report all accidents or injuries to staff immediately
  • Respect staff at all times. Listen to and follow staff’s instructions.
  • Staff may ask patrons to leave if rules are not adhered to

Hockey Leagues

For more information: Bruce Peninsula Minor Hockey

Sponsored Skates

Help children and families stay active and enjoy their time off from school by sponsoring a public skate. For more information on how you or your business could become a sponsor, please contact our parks and recreation for more information.

Price per Hour: Dec 15 -January 15 (2025 Fee By-Law)
$65.00 Monday-Friday 1pm-2pm, $105 Monday-Friday 5-6pm or Weekend skates
*Fees subject to change according to Town of South Bruce Peninsula Fee By-Law in effect every January 1st.

Regular Price Per Hour: $80 Monday-Friday 1-2pm, $120 (2025 Fee By-Law) Monday-Friday 5-6pm or Weekend skates
*Fees subject to change according to Town of South Bruce Peninsula Fee By-Law in effect every January 1st.

You will receive the following for your sponsorship:

  • advertising on our website / Facebook Page recognizing you as a sponsor
  • opportunity for you to have a table at the sponsored skate event to display your information

Weekend and weekday skates available. For more information, contact parksandrecreation@pensive-chaplygin.167-114-67-137.plesk.page