Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink

2185 Arch street

Visit the City News section or the COVID-19: Status of Recreation and Culture services webpage for up to date information on service resumption

The Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink is run through a joint partnership with the City of Ottawa and the Canterbury Community Association

• The surface is not available for rent when the ice is in
• Inquiries can be sent to JTCrink@ottawa.ca

We are open from November to April for skating, weather-dependent.

The covered outdoor rink slab will reopen on June 21 for outdoor summer drop-in programs.

The move to Shutdown status across the province will temporarily limit capacities at City-managed recreation and cultural facilities for most activities.

Phase One of the provincial plan will commence June 14 for outdoor activities only. It is also limited to skills development, not gameplay. Please follow this page to see changes throughout the upcoming stages of reopening.

Our summer drop-in program is organized by age group. Activities are non-directed and no instructors are present. Please bring your own equipment.

Starting June 21 to June 26, you can reserve your spot in person at the facility. After that, reservations can be made online using the link below.

June 21 to July 5 schedule

Please note: The schedules listed in the charts below are a general overview of the schedules.

Reservation details - after June 27:

• Select the link below to reserve your spot. Available sessions for the next two days will be displayed in green.
• Reserve your space as of 6 pm for up to two days in advance.
• Please show up no more than 15 minutes prior to your reservation.
• Your spot is reserved up to 10 minutes after the start of the session.
• You can reserve one session per day.
• If you are unable to reserve a spot online, you can make a walk-in reservation on the day of, if there are spaces remaining. To avoid disappointment, we strongly encourage you to reserve your space online.
• Payment can be made on-site. Please note our pin pads do not currently accept "tap".
• Gameplay is currently not permitted due to provincial regulations.

Helpful info:

• COVID-19 safety measures (including mask rules, fitness rules and arena rules)
• Drop-in fees
• Program descriptions
• Cancel your reservation

Reserve a spot for Outdoor summer programs (after June 27)

• Follow instructions from City of Ottawa staff at all times.
• Respect the rink schedule as posted.
• Exit the rink once your activity time is finished.
• Children aged 10 and under must be actively supervised by someone 16+ years.
• You are personally responsible for ensuring that you are fit to participate in physical activities. Take appropriate safety precautions if you have a condition affecting your ability to participate.
• Respect all skill levels and all age groups.
• It is highly recommended that all rollerbladers wear a helmet.

The following activities are not allowed and could result in immediate removal:

• Smoking or loitering on the ice or near the facility.
• Alcohol or drug use anywhere on City property.
• Food and drinks on the ice surface.
• Using the surface when the rink is closed.
• The sale and distribution of any products or services anywhere in the park, unless authorized by the City.

The City of Ottawa does not accept responsibility for rink-related risks or injuries.