Outdoor Ice Rinks
  
The Canmore Ice Rinks 
Update: January 2nd, 2012  

ALL RINKS IN GENERAL:

Due the fluctuating temperatures we have been receiving in the past few days, mixed with rain and snow, all RINKS are listed as SKATE WITH CAUTION.

If any of the rinks become SLUSHY and un usable we ask that you STAY OFF THE ICE surface to prevent further damage to them.

Weather and time permitting they will be repaired once temperatures drop and stay below freezing.

 

Pond: is OPEN.

Canmore Day Care: is OPEN.

Cougar Creek: is OPEN.

Rundle Crescent: is OPEN.

Peaks: is OPEN. 
Rundle Crescent Ice Surface

The Rundle Crescent Ice Surface is located on the Municipal Reserve off of Rundle Crescent. The surface is approximately 30m X 15m. The ice surface is appropriate for toddlers and young children.

This ice surface will be monitored daily and flooded as ice conditions dictate.


Amenities:
  • Ice surface
  • Playground adjacent to surface
 
Peaks Park Ice Surface
The Peaks Park Ice Surface is on the Municipal Reserve off of Lawrence Grassi Ridge & Wilson Way. The surface is approximately 15m in diameter. The ice surface is appropriate for toddlers and young children. Roadside parking only.

This ice surface will be monitored daily and flooded as ice conditions dictate

Amenities:
  • Ice Surface
  • Playground adjacent to surface
  • Benches
  • Roadside parking only
 
Cougar Creek Outdoor Ice Rink

The Cougar Creek Ice Rink location is on the corner of Elk Run Blvd and Canyon Road. The surface is approximately 20m X 35m. This rink is maintained by the Town of Canmore Parks Department. Ice maintenance occurs daily with ice building and patch filling when necessary and flooding with the resurfacer 3-5 times per week (weather dependant).It is appropriate for all age groups. Parking is available across Cougar Creek at the trail head parking area.

Amenities:

  • Skating / hockey rink with boards and nets
  • Player benches
  • Lights for night use until 10pm
  • Portable toilet located on site
  • Parking at Cougar Creek Trail Head
 
Canmore Daycare Outdoor Ice Rink

Adjacent to the Canmore Community Daycare Park (1200 17th Street) is an outdoor skating rink and a separate skating surface. The surface is approximately 25m X 50m. This rink is maintained by the Parks Department. Ice maintenance occurs daily with ice building and patch filling when necessary and flooding with the resurfacer 3-5 times per week (weather dependant). It is appropriate for all age groups.

Amenities:

  • Skating / hockey rink with boards and nets
  • Small skating surface adjacent to rink (10m diameter)
  • Lights for night use until 10pm
  • Portable toilet located on site
  • Playground ages 2-5 and 5-12 accessible evenings and weekends (after Daycare hours)
  • Daycare parking lot adjacent to ice surfaces
 
The Pond

The Canmore Skating Pond is located on 7th Avenue at Mallard Alley (just two blocks from Main Street). The surface is approximately 100m X 60m. The Pond is the site for several Town winter special events (Skate with Santa, New years on the Pond, Kid & Mutt Races, Ice Carving). The pond is appropriate for all age groups and is ideal for families.


This surface is the number one priority for the Parks Dept. maintenance program. Ice maintenance occurs daily with ice building and patch filling when necessary and flooding with the resurfacer 3-5 times per week (weather dependant).

Amenities:

  • Picnic Tables & benches
  • Lights for night use until 10pm
  • Open style gazebo with benches, sign board and thermal heating
  • Waste receptacles
  • Washrooms located at the Information Centre on 7th Avenue
  • Small parking lot and roadside available, as well as downtown parking lots less than 100m away