Howard Darwin Centennial Arena

Facility hours

Please contact the facility by phone for information on opening hours and washroom availability.

Location and contact

1765 Merivale Road
Ottawa ON K2G 1E1

Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca

Email
sports@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-224-3168

Drop-in schedule - winter break

December 23 to January 5

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

Howard Darwin Arena - skating - December 23 to 29
  Monday, December 23  Tuesday, December 24  Wednesday, December 25  Thursday, December 26  Friday, December 27  Saturday, December 28  Sunday, December 29 
Public skating    n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  4 - 5 pm  2 - 3 pm 
Family skating    n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  7 - 8 pm  3 - 4 pm  1 - 2 pm 
Figure skating    n/a  n/a   n/a  n/a  8 - 9 pm  n/a  n/a 
Howard Darwin Arena - skating - December 30 to January 5
  Monday, December 30  Tuesday, December 31  Wednesday, January 1  Thursday, January 2  Friday, January 3  Saturday, January 4  Sunday, January 5 
Public skating    4 - 5 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  4 - 5 pm  2 - 3 pm 
Family skating    3 - 4 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a  7 - 8 pm  3 - 4 pm  1 - 2 pm 
Figure skating    n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  8 - 9 pm  n/a  n/a 

Drop-in schedule - ice sports

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Ice sports - Reserve a spot at Howard Darwin Centennial Arena

Schedule changes 

Howard Darwin Centennial Arena - skating - September 13, 2024, to March 23, 2025
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Figure skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 8 - 9 pm n/a n/a

Drop-in schedule - skating

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Schedule changes 

Howard Darwin Centennial Arena - skating - September 13, 2024, to March 23, 2025
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Public skating n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4 - 5 pm 2 - 3 pm
Family skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 - 8 pm 3 - 4 pm 1 - 2 pm

For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.

Amenities and features

  • On site parking