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Howard Darwin Centennial Arena

Facility hours

Please contact the facility by phone for information on opening hours and washroom availability.

Location and contact

1765 Merivale Road
Ottawa ON K2G 1E1

Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca

Email
sports@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-224-3168
exterior view of the facility

Drop-in schedule - ice sports

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information. 

Safety and regulations

Ice sports - Reserve a spot at Howard Darwin Centennial Arena

Howard Darwin Centennial Arena - skating - September 5, 2025, to March 22, 2026

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday
Figure skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 8 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a

Drop-in schedule - skating

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information. 

Safety and regulations

Reservations not required.

Play Free 

Public and family skating sessions are free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information. 

Howard Darwin Centennial Arena - skating - September 5, 2025, to March 22, 2026

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday
Public skating n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4 - 4:50 pm 2 - 2:50 pm

Family skating

 n/a n/a n/a

n/a

 7 - 7:50 pm 3 - 3:50 pm 1 - 1:50 pm

Registered programs

Registered programs

Registered programs are structured activities that run weekly or seasonally. You must sign up in advance to participate. Examples include swimming lessons, dance or music classes and summer camps.

  • Find registration dates and general information about the types of recreation programs offered - including virtual, PA days, Before and After School, and Day Camps - at Courses and camps.  
  • Details about registration, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions can be viewed at Registered programs - What you need to know.

For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.

Amenities and features

  • On site parking
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