Arenas

Home to hockey games, figure skating, public skates, and a variety of events, our arenas also offer multi-purpose rooms and halls, canteens and off-season floor rentals. The Southampton Coliseum is also home to the Southampton Curling Club.

Locations

Public Skating

The 2026/27 Fall and Winter Public Skating Season is back!
Join us for the Public Skate starting:
  • Saturday, October 3 at the Plex, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • Sunday, October 4 at the Coliseum, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

2026-2027 Skating Schedule (Printable)

Interactive Skating Schedule

Drop-in options include Public Skate, Adult, Parent and Tot (children under the age of 6) and PA Day Skates.

Fees are paid on arrival (cash only), and 2026-2027 skating memberships available to purchase at the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for more information and to secure a date. 

 

Thank you to community sponsor the Walker House for sponsoring the all regular season public, PA Day and Pre-Parade Family skates for the 2026-27 ice season!

Join us on Sunday, October 4 from 9:00 - 9:50AM for the first skate of the season!

HST included in fees below.

Drop-in Fees
  • Child, Student or Active Ager (60+): $3.75
  • Adult (20-59): $5
  • Family: $9
  • Parent and Tot: $2.25 (per tot, parent skates for free)
  • Shinny: $10

Fees are per skater. Fees are paid at the arena, and cash only.

Skating Memberships

Skating memberships available for purchase at the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre. They can be used for any skate during the 2026-2027 skating schedule including the off season ice periods.

  • Child, Student or Active Ager (60+): $51.52
  • Adult (20-59 years): $69.65
  • Family: $102.64
  • Skaters under 10 must be directly supervised by an adult on the ice
  • Skaters under 12 must be supervised by an adult
  • No figure skating except during Open Figure Skate
  • No food or drink on the ice surface
  • No horseplay, tag, racing, rough play etc.
  • No throwing snow
  • No balls, pucks, sticks, chairs, pylons etc. on the ice surface
  • No use of electronic devices (including smartphones)
  • Skate helpers/assists are available for use
  • Strollers may be pushed by an experienced skater
  • Skate in the direction of all skaters
  • Skate guards must be worn in the front lobby areas
  • Use of a helmet is strongly recommended for all skaters
  • Skates must be worn on the ice surface
  • Arenas closed October 12, December 25 and 26, January 1, March 26 and 29
  • All skates cancelled December 11 to 13
  • Regular skates cancelled December 24
  • Holiday schedules in effect December 21 to December 31 and March 15 to 19

PA Day Public Skate: October 16

PA Day Public Skate: November 20

Pre-Parade Public Skate: December 4

Ice Rentals and Programs

Availability

Use the links below for each arena to view ice availability. Ice rentals are not booked for less than 1 hour (50 minutes of skating time, plus a 10 minute flood).

How to Book

Last-Minute Ice Rentals Available Online (Reservations can be made at least 4 hours in advance but not more then 48 hours in advance)

Book Ice in Advance

  1. Email recreation@saugeenshores.ca or call 519-832-2008 ext. 131
  2. Submit your Group Waiver and completed ice rental terms and conditions
  3. Payment due prior to ice rental

Rates

Hourly rates. HST not included.

  • Off-Season Prime Time (any time, April 26 to September 5): $200.58/hour
  • Prime Time (after 5:00pm, weekends anytime): $200.58/hour
  • Non Prime Time (weekdays before 5:00pm): $142.75/hour
  • Last-Minute Ice (booked within 24 hours): $96.44/hour
  • Holiday Prime Time: $182.55/hour
  • Holiday Non Prime time: $122.41/hour
  • Insurance: $6.22 per ice rental for bookings under 3 hours

Seasonal insurance rates available for recurring bookings.

Our  Adult Beginner Hockey will be returning for the 2026 Fall season, visit the recreation page for more information and to register.

Background

The Town of Saugeen Shores is in year two of a 3-year pilot program offering year-round ice at the Saugeen Shores Community Complex (The Plex). Each year, expressions of interest are accepted in October, followed by a review and scheduling, groups are notified of their confirmed times.  Check back in the fall for the 2027 submission period to open.

Off Season Ice Periods
  • 2025: April 28 to August 31, 2025 
  • 2026: April 27 to September 6, 2026 
  • 2027: April 26 to September 5, 2027

Contact Us

Recreation
600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008 Ext. 131
Email