Your Almaguin Winter Skating Guide

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Your Almaguin Winter Skating Guide

December 17th, 2025 by Megan Yemm

The holiday season is the perfect time to sharpen those skates and get out into the community to enjoy all the rinks of Almaguin! Whether you are here visiting family, home for the holidays or just looking for an affordable way to stay active with the family over the Christmas break, local arenas and outdoor rinks are offering plenty of public skating opportunities throughout Christmas Break.

Below is a guide to public skate times available across Almaguin this winter break - and beyond.

Armour, Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena

220 Centre St, Burks Falls

Enjoy free public skating throughout the holiday season at the Armour, Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena.

Holiday Break Public and Family Skate Times

Visit their website for live, up-to-date ice availability calendar, our online booking request portal, and all other rental information:
https://www.burksfalls.net/my-community/recreation/arena

Please review and follow the posted rink rules so everyone can continue to enjoy these activities.

SSJ Arena – Sundridge

14 Albert St N, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0

SSJ Arena is offering special Winter Break public skating times over the holidays, along with regularly scheduled winter skating opportunities.

Winter Break Public Skate Schedule

Cost: $2 per skater

Regular Winter Public Skating

Time: 12:15 – 1:45 PM

Dates:

Parent and Tot / Adult Skate

Times: Parent and Tot Skate: 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Adult Skate: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dates:

Cost: $2 per skater

Find out more about the programs and activities that the SSJ Arena has to offer on their Facebook page!

South River–Machar Arena

1 Lincoln Ave, South River, ON P0A 1X0
Public skating sessions are available throughout the Christmas Break.

Holiday Public Skate

Times: 1:00-2:30pm
Dates:

Special Holiday Skate

Times: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Find out more about the South-River Macher Arena & Community Centre here: https://southriver.ca/en/community-services/arena-community-centre

Almaguin Area Ice Rinks

Indoor Arenas

Armour, Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Memorial Arena
220 Centre St, Burk's Falls, ON P0A 1C0
Burk’s Falls, Ontario
705-382-3811
https://www.burksfalls.net/my-community/recreation/arena

SSJ Arena (Strong Township)
14 Albert Street North, Sundridge
Phone: 705-384-5571
Email: ssjarena@strongtownship.com
https://www.facebook.com/p/SSJ-Arena-100063762272474/

South River–Machar Arena & Community Centre
1A Lincoln Avenue, South River
Phone: 705-386-2622
https://southriver.ca/en/community-services/arena-community-centre

Outdoor Ice Rinks

Weather dependent. Please check local Facebook pages for updates!

Katrine Community Centre Outdoor Rink (Township of Armour)
6 Browns Drive, Katrine
Daily: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Free public use
Helmets and parental supervision recommended
Portable washroom on site
Unheated change room available
By-law concerns: 705-477-3793

Novar Outdoor Ice Rink
Monday to Friday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Emsdale Outdoor Ice Rink
Second and fourth Saturday: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Every Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sprucedale Outdoor Ice Rink
31 William St, Sprucedale
Rink is outdoor, covered and is unsupervised.
Washrooms & Changerooms will be open and lights stay on until 10:30pm.

Remember to read and follow all posted rink and arena rules to keep these activities safe and available for everyone!

Bundle up, lace up, and enjoy the magic of winter in Almaguin. We’ll see you at the rink this Christmas Break...and keep your stick on the ice. 😉