Free Public Indoor Skating in Winnipeg Winter 2024

City of Winnipeg public skating opportunities are available at 12 arenas in Winnipeg. All public skating activities are provided free of charge.

Times and dates are subject to change without prior notice at all locations.

Public Skating
Schedule – Winter 2024

Ab McDonald
2055 Ness Ave.

Monday, 11 AM – 12:00 PM | January 8 – March 18

Saturday, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | January 6 – March 16

Bertrand
294 Bertrand St.

Tuesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m. | January 2 – March 12

Saturday, 2–3 p.m. | January 6 – March 16

Billy Mosienko
709 Keewatin St.

Sunday, 4–5 p.m. | January 7 – March 10

Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. | January 4 – March 7

Century
1377 Clarence Ave.

Monday, 7:15–8:15 p.m. | January 8 – March 11

cancelled February 19

Eric Coy
535 Oakdale Dr.

Sunday, 2:15–3:15 p.m. | January 7 – March 17

Wednesday, 6:45–7:45 p.m. | January 3 – March 13

Maginot
910 Maginot St.

Thursday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. | January 4 – March 14

River East
1410 Rothesay St.

Friday, 5:45–6:45 p.m. | January 5 – March 15

Sam Southern
625 Osborne St.

Sunday, 3–4 p.m. | January 7 – March 3

Sargent Park
1111 Wall St.

Sunday, Noon–1 p.m. | January 7 – March 10

St. Vital Centennial
580 St. Anne's Rd.

Sunday, 12:30–1:30 p.m. | January 7 – March 17

Terry Sawchuck
901 Kimberly St.

Saturday, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | January 6 – March 16

Transcona East End CC
517 Pandora Ave. E

Sunday, 1:30–2:30 p.m. | January 7 – March 17
Cancelled January 21

Saturday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. | January 6 – March 16
Cancelled January 20

Public Skating Rules
• We reserve the right to limit the number of skaters on the ice at one time.
• Skate only in the direction set by skate patrol.
• No food or drinks allowed on the ice.
• Training bars are to remain in the beginners’ area.
• Strollers, sleighs, hockey sticks and footwear (other than skates) are NOT allowed on
the ice surface.
• No throwing objects (elbow pad, gloves).
• No piggyback skating (including parents carrying their child).
• Penalty box, players’ benches are out of bounds.
• No dangerous skating (i.e. tag, crack the whip, fast skating, weaving through traffic,
backwards skating, spins or figure skating).
• Cell phones are not to be used while skating, please leave the ice surface if you get a call.
• We strongly recommend the use of a CSA-approved hockey helmet and face mask for all ages.

Any persons violating these rules or behaving in a disorderly manner will be asked
to leave the area.

Upcoming Events

08 January 2026

Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for 1 Year Starting April 1, 2025

Free Entry to Manitoba Parks for a Year Starting April 1, 2025 Free Entry ito

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Multiple Locations,

11 February 2026

WAG Wednesday Nights

WAG Wednesday Nights offers free admission every Wednesday evening from 5:00–9:00 PM at WAG-Qaumajuq, starting January 2026, with live music, interactive activities, and rotating cultural programming in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.

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Qaumajuq – Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

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15 February 2026

2026 Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids! (Sundays)

Cabin Fever: Free Films for Kids! returns this winter with free Sunday screenings at the David Barber Cinematheque. Families can enjoy beloved classics and animated favourites from January 4 to February 22.

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David Barber Cinematheque, 100 Arthur St
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

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15 February 2026

2026 Learn to Winter at The Forks

Learn to Winter at The Forks runs every weekend from January to February with free activities celebrating Winnipeg’s winter spirit. Enjoy DJs on Ice, skating lessons, storytelling, wellness classes, and more at locations throughout The Forks, weather permitting.

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The Forks, FORKS MARKET RD
Winnipeg, R3C 4L9 CA

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18 February 2026