Outdoor Rinks

The City offers several outdoor skating rinks in various municipal parks and green spaces for all to enjoy, weather permitting. Temperatures consistently below zero and optimal weather conditions are required for the rinks to be operational. 

Outdoor Rink Schedule 2025-2026

Our rinks are open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Please note that the ice surfaces are maintained by our teams according to the following schedule:

• Monday to Thursday between 3 and 10 p.m.
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between noon and 10 p.m. 

New Schedule for Valois Park Refrigerated Rink

We have introduced a pilot schedule on weekend mornings to reserve certain periods for free skating and family activities.

Family Hockey: Lace up your skates and join a friendly family hockey game! Open to children aged 12 and under, accompanied and/or supervised by an adult (16+).

Public Skating: Come and enjoy a fun and relaxing skate! The ice is reserved for those who want to skate at their own pace. No sticks, pucks, or rings are allowed during this period. Helmets are strongly recommended.

Family Stick & Puck/Ring: Come practice your hockey or ringette skills with your family. Open to children aged 12 and under, accompanied and/or supervised by an adult (16+).

Please note that games are not permitted during Family Stick & Puck / Ringette sessions.

Refrigerated Rink Maintenance After Snowfall

The refrigerated rink requires special care and maintenance to keep the ice surface in the best possible condition. For this reason, only our teams are permitted to shovel the ice surface. This helps prevent ice clumps or areas with uneven ice. 

After a snowfall, thank you for your patience while our team clears and prepares the ice for your safety and enjoyment.

Rink Location and Conditions

Please note that the condition and status of the ice surfaces may vary depending on weather conditions and changes in temperature. 

To facilitate entry and exit of outdoor skating rinks, parks such as Northview and Alexandre-Bourgeau may have icy paths leading from the chalet to the rink. With these surfaces being very slippery, we ask you to be very cautious when using them. Thank you for your cooperation.

Rules and Proper Conduct

• Wearing a helmet, gloves, and a neck protector is recommended
• Skaters must only use the rinks during their opening hours

It is prohibited to:

• Use a chair, stroller, or any other object on the rinks, except for a learning stabilizer
• Climb or sit on the boards
• Eat on the rinks or consume alcoholic beverages on the premises
• Smoke or vape within nine meters of the park boundaries
• Have pets in the chalet and on the rinks
• Act in a disrespectful manner toward City employees and other rink users. You must clear the ice surface during maintenance or snow removal activities

Accidents or damage to the facilities must be reported immediately to staff on site or, in their absence, to Inspection – Public Security (514-630-1234). 

The City of Pointe-Claire cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Indoor Public Skating

Looking to perfect your skating ability year-round? The Bob-Birnie Arena offers public skating sessions, free of charge for residents of Pointe-Claire with a valid MULTI card. Learn more on our Bob-Birnie Arena page.

Public Skating Sessions

Additional programming is also offered during the holiday break in December, March break and from May to August.