Public Skating has returned to the City of Pembroke for the 2025-2026 season!
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The City of Pembroke's public skating program runs from October to March at the Pembroke Memorial Centre (393 Pembroke St. W.).
Please note that:
- Skating is open to everyone
- We recommend you use CSA approved helmets when skating
- You must bring your own skates
- Limited Skate aids are available for use
- Hockey sticks and nets are prohibited during public skating
We ask all participants to follow the full public skating regulations.
Upcoming Skates
For the full schedule, please reference the Community Calendar.
Click here to access our Community Calendar.
Sensory-Friendly Skates
Pembroke’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the launch of Sensory-Friendly Skates for the 2025-2026 season!
Sensory Friendly Skates create a safe and inclusive skating experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities. During a Sensory Friendly Skate, there will be no music played, no unnecessary loud sounds, as well as a reduced capacity on the number of individuals allowed on the ice. This skate is open to all participants however, all skaters require 1:1 support and/or family on the ice.
This is part of a broader initiative from the Parks & Recreation Master Plan to offer more inclusive programming, so everyone can participate in recreation.
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Pre-registration is recommended as there will be a limited number of people allowed on the ice.
Individuals can pre-register in the following ways:
Pre-registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the Monday two weeks before the scheduled skate and will close at 12:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the event. Please note that skating passes cannot be used to preregister. |
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Sensory-Friendly Skating Fee's |
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The fees for Sensory Skates will remain the same as those for Public Skates. Please refer to the User Fee By-Law (Pembroke.ca/ByLaws) or below for up-to-date information.
There will be no charge for a support person. A support person is defined as:
A support person must be actively engaged on the ice and present throughout the visit. No documentation or proof is required, but participants are asked to notify staff upon arrival in case of emergency. |
Try-it: Ice Skating
The Pembroke Parks & Recreation Department is excited to introduce its first-ever Try-It: Ice Skating Program! With instruction from Pembroke Skating Club coaches Kali and Rayah, these sessions offer individuals of all ages an encouraging introduction to the basics of skating.
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| Participants will focus on three core areas of development: balance, control, and agility. Skills covered include body control, stopping, gliding, backward skating, proper push technique, and more. Each class will feature a mix of group instruction, skill circuits, breakout groups, and practice time. Please note that young children must be supervised on the ice by a parent. |
| Schedule & Pricing |
Two free sessions will be offered during the 2025/2026 skating season:
Although there is no cost to participate, space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended through the City’s online booking system at Pembroke.ca/Booking.
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Outdoor Rinks
Looking to get on the ice to skate or play pick-up hockey? Head to our outdoor rink at Rotary Park, open seasonally.
Paper copies of schedules can be picked up from the Recreation Department at the PMC.
For any questions about public skating, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department by phone at 613-735-6821 ext. 1501 or by email.
| Service | Fee |
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| Adult | $4.15 |
| Seniors (55+)/Students (13-17) | $3.55 |
| Children (5-12) | $2.20 |
| Service | Fee |
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| Adult | $29.75 |
| Seniors (55+)/Students (13-17) | $24.25 |
| Children (5-12) | $16.55 |