Arenas and Skating
Come skate, play, and have fun at the arenas in Niagara Falls! You can join a hockey game, rent the rinks, or enjoy quality time on the ice with family and friends.
Gale Centre Arena
Location: 5152 Thorold Stone Road
The arena has four ice pads, free parking, a concession, an indoor walking track, and rental spaces for meetings or family celebrations.
7 days a week 6:00 am to 11:00 pm
Spring/summer season From May 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026
Fall/winter season From September 2, 2025, to April 30, 2026
Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena
The arena is closed for the spring and summer season
Location: 9000 Sodom Road
The arena has a single ice surface, free parking, a community room for rent, and a library vending machine.
Arena holiday closings
All arenas are closed on the following dates:
- Thursday, January 1, 2026 - New Year's Day
- Monday, February 16, 2026 - Family Day (Gale Centre open for public skating from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm)
- Friday, April 3, 2026 - Good Friday
- Monday, April 6, 2026 - Easter Monday
- Monday, May 18, 2026 - Victoria Day
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Canada Day
- Monday, August 3, 2026 - Civic Holiday
- Monday, September 7, 2026 - Labour Day
- Monday, October 12, 2026 - Thanksgiving
- Thursday, December 24, 2026 - Christmas Eve
- Friday, December 25, 2026 - Christmas
- Saturday, December 26, 2026 - Boxing Day
- Thursday, December 31, 2026 - New Year's Eve (Gale closed at 3:00 pm)
Contact Us
City of Niagara Falls
Gale Centre Arena
5152 Thorold Stone Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 0A2
Canada
905-356-7521 ext. 5601
rentals@niagarafalls.ca