How to Reserve your Spot at an Ottawa Outdoor Rink

Follow these easy steps to reserve your time at a City outdoor ice rink.

The City has four refrigerated ice surfaces. Spots are available for reservation at the links below. Reservations are not required at community outdoor rinks.

At Lansdowne Skating Court, reservations are only required during peak times.

• Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink (Canterbury):
  • Reserve a spot at Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink(link is external)
    • 10 am to 10 pm weekends, 8 am to 10 pm weekdays
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• City Hall Rink of Dreams:
  • Reserve a spot at City Hall Rink of Dreams(link is external)
    • 9 am to 11 pm daily
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• Lansdowne Park Skating Court
  • Reserve a spot at Lansdowne Park Skating Court during peak times(link is external)
    • Daily, 6 am to 11 pm (weather permitting)
    • Reservations required during peak times:
      • Monday to Thursday, 4 pm to 9 pm
      • Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm
      • Saturday, 9 am to 10 pm
      • Sunday, 9 am to 9 pm
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• Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink (101 Centrepointe Drive)
  • Reserve a spot at Ben Franklin Place Skating rink(link is external)
    • Monday to Friday, 5 pm to 10 pm
    • Saturday and Sunday, 9 am to 10 pm

Each rink operates on it’s own schedule, typically between November and April. Their operating season is weather-dependent, so please check back here for updates.

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