- Provides an opportunity for parents to teach young children hockey or Ringette skills.
- No slap shots or aggressive play.
- CSA approved helmets with a mask and gloves are required.
- FREE
Public Skating at the Shores Recreation Centre
First Public Skate at the Shores will be Sunday, October 5 at 12:00 p.m.
View the Public Skating Calendar
The chart below is a general schedule and changes may occur. Please check the Public Skating Calendar before heading to the arena to see if any cancellations have occurred.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
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LEARN TO PLAY 10:00am to 11:00am |
LEARN TO PLAY 10:00am to 11:00am |
FAMILY PUBLIC SKATING 12:00pm to 1:30pm |
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LEARN TO SKATE 11:00am to 12:00pm |
LEARN TO SKATE 11:00am to 12:00pm |
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ADULT SKATE 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
ADULT SKATE 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Ice Resurfacing
The final 10 minutes of each scheduled skate will be allotted for the ice to be resurfaced to ensure safety for all patrons. If staff feel the ice is no longer safe for the skaters to be on, then they may choose to resurface the ice sooner.
Resurfacing will start at 1:15pm for Sunday Family Skates to allow sufficient time to prepare the ice for the 1:30pm rental.
- Provides an opportunity for parents to teach young children to skate.
- Strollers and skate aids permitted.
- Children must wear a helmet; CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for everyone on the ice.
- No sticks permitted.
- FREE
- For adults only.
- CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended.
- No sticks permitted.
- FREE
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Parental supervision is required for patrons under 16 years of age
- No sticks or hockey pucks/ringette rings permitted – only skating is permitted
- CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
- Capacity 120
- FREE
Resurfacing will start at 1:15pm to allow sufficient time to prepare the ice for the 1:30pm rental.
Contact the Community Services Department at 519-243-1400, option 3 to learn more about how your business or organization can sponsor a skate for the community.
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 - 12:00pm-1:30pm - Sponsored by the Forest United Church
- Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 12:00pm-1:30pm - Sponsored by ReMax Lambton
Parental supervision is required for patrons under 16 years of age. No sticks or hockey pucks/ringette rings permitted – only skating is permitted. CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
All skates are sponsored by the Municipality of Lambton Shores.
PD Day Skating
- Friday, October 10, 2025 - 10:30am-12:00pm
- Friday, January 30, 2026 - 10:30am-12:00pm
Christmas Holidays
All regularly scheduled Learn to Play, Learn to Skate and Adult Skate will be cancelled over the Christmas holidays. Family Public Skating on Sundays will remain scheduled in at its regular time.
- to be determined
March Break Skating
Learn to Skate and Learn to Play will be cancelled over the March Break.
- to be determined
Private Ice Rentals
The ice at the Shores and Legacy Recreation Centres can be rented out for private parties/functions, depending on availability. Contact our Community Services Department for availability and rental fees.
Contact Us
9577 Port Franks Road, Thedford, ON N0M 2N0
Municipal Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 519-243-1400 | 1-866-943-1400 | Fax: 519-243-8611