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

Community Complex (The Plex): 600 Tomlinson Dr., Port Elgin
Southampton Coliseum: 26 Albert St. S., Southampton

Public Skating

The 2026 Spring and Summer skating season has come to an end. We look forward to welcoming skaters back for the 2026/27 Fall and Winter season!

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

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 will be available to purchase at the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre starting Monday, September 14, 2026.

Schedule will be posted mid September.

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 membership will be available for purchase at the Pryde Aquatic and Wellness Centre starting Monday, September 14. 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

Ice Rentals and Programs

Ice Rentals and Rates

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).

The Plex, Port Elgin
Southampton Coliseum, Southampton (Arena closed for the season. Opens September 28, 2026)

How to Book

NEW - Online Off-season Ice Rentals

Email the Programs and Facilities Booking Coordinator or call 519-832-2008 ext. 131
Submit your Group Waiver and completed ice rental terms and conditions
Payment due prior to ice rental

Rates

Off-Season prime time (anytime, April 27 to September 6): $194.74 +HST per hour
Prime time (after 5pm, weekends anytime): $200.58.74 +HST per hour
Non prime time (weekdays before 5pm): $142.75 +HST per hour
Last minute ice (booked within 24 hours): $96.44 +HST per hour
Holiday rate prime time: $1182.55 +HST per hour
Holiday rate non prime time: $122.41 +HST per hour
Insurance: $6.22 per ice rental under 3 hours, per season rates are available for recurring bookings

Adult Beginner Hockey Programs

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

12 Month Ice Pilot Program

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