Our Civic Center has 3 arenas where residents can participate in a wide range of programs offered in partnership with our sports associations: hockey, figure skating, ringuette and speed skating.
Several public skating sessions are offered throughout the week for family enjoyment.
Various tournaments and sporting events are hosted at the Civic Center. In the off-season, the lobby and arenas are also used for craft fairs, exhibitions, shows, concerts and other events.
Skates and helmet rentals are available during our public skating ($).
Bistro and a Pro-shop are conveniently located near the arenas and pools.
If you are looking for a catering service, or have any questions, contact our bistro La Brigade Volante:
514 564-3900 or info@brigadevolante.com Their opening hours are as follows:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: from 4:00 to 8:30 pm
- Saturday: from 8 am to 8 pm
- Sunday: from 9 am to 8 pm
- Remark: for special events, schedules are adapted to suit the event in question.
To reach our Pro-Shop, operated by Stinger Sport, please call 514 694-0183. The Stinger Sport Pro Shop will be open for skate and helmet rentals from September 1, 2023 to April 7, 2024:
- Monday to Friday: 4:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday to Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 9 p.m
Public skating for DDO residents
The City, in collaboration with the Dollard Hockey Association, is pleased to offer public skating to DDO residents (proof of residency required).
The cost is $2 for ages 5 and up payable at the door in cash only. Thank you for bringing exact change. For children under 5 years old, it is free.
Public skating for non residents
Public skating is also offered to non residents at the cost of $3 for all ages. Payable at the door in cash only. Thank you for bringing exact change.
Helmets
Participants 12 and under must wear an ANCOR/CSA certified helmet (however, a helmet is recommended for all), and must be accompanied by a skater 13 years and older.
Public skating for all from September 4, 2024 to May 7, 2025
- Saturdays: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sundays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
*This schedule may vary according to special events.
Public skating for adults from September 3, 2024 to May 8, 2025
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m to 11 a.m.
*This schedule may vary according to special events.
** Public skating is cancelled on Tuesday, October 29 **
Change rooms will be posted on the bulletin boards.
Outdoor rinks will be back this winter season
Schedule for park chalets
Centennial Park
Weekdays 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Weekends 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Other Parks
Weekdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Weekends 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The park chalets are open only if the outdoor rinks are open, except for the Centennial Park chalet which remains open even if the outdoor rink is closed.
The benches in the chalets are also accessible this year!
Please consult the winter facility conditions site to find out if rinks are open or closed.
Frequently asked questions
On storm days, the snow removal priorities is the streets, the parkings and the sidewalks. With the teams concentrating on these tasks to assure people’s security, it is not always possible to prepare the rinks.
The preparation and maintenance of outdoor rinks needs lots of patience and repetition. Despite our efforts to open the rinks as soon and as frequently as possible, many factors, as the weather, can stop the opening.
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The preparation and maintenance of outdoor rinks needs lots of patience and repetition. Despite our efforts to open the rinks as soon and as frequently as possible, many factors, as the weather, can stop the opening.
The preparation and maintenance of outdoor rinks needs lots of patience and repetition. Despite our efforts to open the rinks as soon and as frequently as possible, many factors, as the weather, can stop the opening.
The ground must be properly frozen. For this, the temperature must be lower than -5°C, day and night, during at least 7 consecutive days. To fix the cracks, a minimum of 10cm of snow is required. The ice must then be flooded 2 or 3 times per day, during 5 to 7 consecutive days, with a temperature of -7°C. As soon as the weather rises at -3°C and over during the preparation, the ice prepared the day before melrs. The teams must start all over. If it is too cold, it is impossible to flood the ice.
Throughout winter, a number of fraze-defrost cycles can affect the rinks. After many days with temperatures over 0°C, the ice softens, making the rink unsafe and breakable. It is then required to wait for freezing conditions. The surface of the refrozen ice is not as good quality and the steps must be redone before you can be allowed to skate in a safe environment.
This is why we are asking all citizens to cooperate by not skating when the rinks are closed, either during preparation or maintenance.
Click on “Online Services” then on “Conditions of winter facilities”. You will then see the status of the parks’ facilities. This page is updated everyday. You can register on the page to receive a notification when the status of your favorite facilities change.
Select “login” on the top right and follow the instructions to create an account. You can also click directly on the bell near the facility you want and you will access the page to open an account. When your account is created, select the bells for your favorite facilities.
Call the Municipal Patrol at 514-684-6111.
Depending on the availability of the teams and equipments, and on the weather, ideally rink scan be flooded up to 5 times per week. This calls for cold weather and no snow.
For the security of users. Some rinks are intended for hockey.
Strollers are only allowed on the public skating rinks. Security must be prioritized. We ask you limit the number of strollers when there are many skaters.
For more information:
To locate the different parks, visit the City Map page.