Ice Skating

Lace up your skates and join us for public skating in the County of Brant! Public skating is a great way to stay active, have fun with friends and family, and enjoy time on the ice in a safe and welcoming environment. Everyone is invited—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skater.

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Public Skates

Please note our fall / winter skates below start the week of September 15.

Day of the week Time Location Notes
Tuesdays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Brant Sports Complex  
Saturdays 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Brant Sports Complex No skate Dec 27, Jan 3, Jan 24, Feb 14 and March 28
Sundays 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Burford Community Centre No skate Feb 15
Sundays 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Gaukel Memorial Community Centre No skate Dec 7, Dec 28 and Feb 8

Days of the week Time Location Notes
Saturdays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Brant Sports Complex No Skate Dec 27, Jan 3, Jan 24, Feb 14, March 28
Mondays 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Burford Community Centre No skate Dec 22, Dec 29, Feb 16 and March 16

Days of the week Time Location Notes
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 am to 11:30 am Brant Sports Complex No skate Nov 19, 26,
Dec 22, 24, 29, 31
Jan 19, Feb 16, March 16, 18
Mondays and Tuesdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am Burford Community Centre No skate Dec 22, 23, 29, 30, Jan 19, Feb 16,
March 16,17
Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:30 am Gaukel Memorial Community Centre No skate Dec 25, Jan 1 and March 19

Days of the week Time Location Notes
Fridays 10:30 am to 11:30 am Brant Sports Complex

No skate Nov 14, Dec 26, Jan 2, 23, Feb 13, 20, March 20, 27

Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am Burford Community Centre No skate Dec 25, Jan 1 and March 19
Wednesdays 10:00 am to 11:30 am Gaukel Memorial Community Centre No skate Dec 24, 31 and March 18

Date

Time

Location

Notes

Sponsored By:

Sunday, Dec 7

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Burford Community Centre

Public Skate

Burford District Optimist Club 

Monday, Dec 22

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brant Sports Complex

Public Skate

Paris Lions Club

Monday, Dec 22

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Burford Community Centre

Public Skate

 

Monday, Dec 22

9:00 am to 10:00 am

Gaukel Memorial Community Centre

Public Skate

 

Tuesday, Dec 23

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brant Sports Complex

Public Skate

Paris Lions Club

Tuesday, Dec 23

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Burford Community Centre

Public Skate

 

Tuesday, Dec 23 

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Brant Sports Complex

Public Skate

Elementary Occasional Teachers, Grand Erie District School Board 

Monday, Dec 29

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Burford Community Centre

Public Skate

 

Tuesday, Dec 30

10:30 am to 11:30 am

Brant Sports Complex

Public Skate

Paris Lions Club 

Tuesday, Dec 30

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Burford Community Centre

Public Skate

 

Wed, Dec 31

9:30 am to 10:30 am

Brant Sports Complex

Beginner Skate

 

Wed, Dec 31

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Brant Sports Complex

Public Skate

 

Fri, Jan 2

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Burford Community Centre

Public Skate

 

 

Day of the week

Time

Location 

Notes

Sunday, February 1

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Gaukel Memorial Community Centre

Sponsored by County of Brant, a Brant Cares Initiative

Sunday, February 8

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Burford Community Centre

Sponsored by County of Brant, a Brant Cares Initiative

 

Adult Skates

Days of the week Time Location Notes
Wednesdays 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Brant Sports Complex

No skate Sept 24, Nov 19,26, Dec 24, 31 and Mar 18

Days of the week Time Location Notes
Thursdays 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Burford Community Centre No skate Dec 25 and Jan 1
Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Gaukel Memorial Community Centre No skate Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1

Days of the week Time Location Notes
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Brant Sports Complex

No skate Sept 24, Oct 13, Nov 19, 26, Dec 24, 29, 31 and Feb 16

Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Burford Community Centre No skate Sept 30
Thursdays 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Burford Community Centre No skate Dec 25, Jan 1
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Gaukel Memorial Community Centre No skate Oct 13, Dec 24, 29, 31 and Feb 16

Skating Fees

Age Group Fee
Preschool Stick and Puck $2.00 per child
Public Skate Youth / Beginner Skate $3.25 / 10 skate pass for $29.25
Public Skate Adult $4.75 / 10 skate pass for $40.50
Public Skate Senior $4.00 / 10 skate pass for $36.00
Public Skate, family of 5 $12.75 / 10 skate pass for $114.75
Adult Skates and Figure Skating $3.00 / 10 skate pass for $27.00
Adult Shinny $7.00

Skating Rules

  • Users of County facilities are personally responsible for ensuring that they are fit to participate in physical activities. Anyone with a condition affecting his/her ability to participate must take appropriate safety precautions to ensure his/her own safety and is encouraged to be accompanied by an adult who is knowledgeable about their condition.
  • Respect staff at all times. Listen to and follow staff instructions.
  • Report all accidents or injuries to staff immediately.
  • The time allocated for Public skating sessions may be reduced in order to accommodate ice maintenance. Staff are responsible for safe skating conditions and will make the final decision, relative to safety considerations.
  • Sledges are available for use for people who are not able to use regular skates.
  • It is recommended that all skaters wear CSA approved helmets.
  • All skaters under the age of 10 years must be accompanied by a guardian a minimum of 14 years of age.
  • No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
  • Maximum ice capacity is 160 skaters.

View the full Public Skating Rules (PDF) before you attend a County of Brant Skate.

Rentals

Outdoor rinks

When weather permits, and through volunteer assistance, outdoor rinks are available. Visit the Winter Outdoor Activities page to learn more.

 

 

Page last updated on November 25, 2025

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