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Howard Darwin Centennial Arena

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, November 21
    • All drop-in skating, cancelled.
  • Friday, December 11
    • All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled.
  • Saturday, December 12
    • All drop-in skating, cancelled.

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

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. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.

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

Safety and regulations

Schedule change

  • Friday, December 11
    • All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled
Howard Darwin Centennial Arena – ice sports – September 5 to December 18
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Figure skating (6+)n/a n/a n/a n/a 8 - 8:50 pmn/a n/a 

Drop-in schedule - skating

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.

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

Safety and regulations

Reservations not required.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, November 21
    • All drop-in skating, cancelled.
  • Friday, December 11
    • All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled.
  • Saturday, December 12
    • All drop-in skating, cancelled.
Howard Darwin Centennial Arena - skating - September 5 to December 20
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Public skatingn/an/an/an/an/a4 - 4:50 pm 
Play Free
2 - 2:50 pm
Family skatingn/an/an/an/a7 - 7:50 pm3 - 3:50 pm 
Play Free
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.

Details about registration, including program types, dates, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, can be viewed at Register for courses and camps.

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

Amenities and features

  • On site parking
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