FEES
Please pay at customer service desk or online at niagarafalls.ca. Our fall/winter 2022-23 recreation skating schedule can be found here.
CHILD/STUDENT/SENIOR: $3
ADULT: $3.75
FAMILY PASS (UP TO 5 SKATERS): $7
GALE CENTRE WALKING TRACK
Hours of operation
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. 7 days per week unless booked by a paid event or holidays.
Note: Hours are subject to change
Track Rules
Please review the following information before visiting the Gale Centre indoor walking track:
- A coat rack will be available for track users.
- There are no lockers or other secure storage space.
- The City requests that all guests bring a clean pair of indoor walking shoes to wear while on the track.
- Outdoor boots, wet shoes, sandals or slippers are not permitted.
- Food or drink are not permitted in the track area, except refillable water bottles.
- Be courteous to others and mind your time.
- Masks can be removed while walking/running only
Skating & Hockey Programs at the Gale Centre:
Skating Admission Prices (HST Included)
- Public Skating - Child / Student/Senior: $3
- Public Skating - Adult: $3.75
- Public Skating - Family Pass: $7
- Adult/Senior Skating: $3
- Adult Stick and Puck: $5
- Tiny Tots Skating: $3
Pay as you Play Prices (HST Included)
- Pay as you Play 18+: $5
- Pay as you Play 65+ & 70+: $3
- Youth Stick & Puck: $5 for parent and child, $2 per extra child
Rules and Guidelines
Participants are asked to observe the following safety rules for the enjoyment of all participants:
ALL PROGRAMS
- Profanity and improper behaviour will NOT be permitted
- Report all accidents or injuries to skate patrol or arena staff members immediately
- All participants must wear skates while on the ice surface
- ALL participants age 15 and under are required to wear helmets for all programs. The City of Niagara Falls recommends that all participants wear a C.S.A. approved hockey helmet
- Alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, or anyone under the influence will not be permitted on the premises
- No personal instruction allowed during any of the public skates
Adult/Senior Skate
- Hockey sticks, pucks & other obstructions are not permitted on the ice.
- Please skate at a sensible speed, adhere to the directions of arena staff members.
Tiny Tots Skate
- Skating aids are permitted.
- Refrain from carrying children.
Pay as you Play Hockey
- Full equipment and a light and dark jersey are required.
- Slap Shots are not permitted.
- No checking or fighting.
- Goalies skate for free.
Stick & Puck (maximum 40 participants)
- A parent (Adult 18 years +) is required to be on the ice with their children.
- Parents (Adults) are responsible to supervise their children on the ice.
- Slap shots are not permitted.
- Organized games or practices are NOT permitted.
Walking Track
- Please see above and follow posted rules.
The facility is not responsible for accidents or lost or stolen items. Participants skate at their own risk.
