
Free Indoor & Outdoor Ice Skating in the Greater Moncton Area
How lucky are we to have several indoor & outdoor ice rinks & skating ovals offering free public skating each winter in Southeastern New Brunswick?!
RELATED: What to do for winter fun in Greater Moncton (still to be updated for 2025)
This post highlights free skating times available at indoor ice rinks in Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview, Petitcodiac, Hillsborough, Memramcook, and Shediac. We’ve included some paid options, too, as well as a list of outdoor skating rinks at the end (not yet updated for 2024/2025).
Please note: We curate this list from various sources each fall. Last update was November 2024.
Generally indoor rinks open after Thanksgiving weekend and remain open until March or April; check the source links to confirm for the ice rink you want to visit. Outdoor rinks are very much a winter option, though a few newer ones are refrigerated and open by late November, generally. A reminder that this list is based on information available on municipal websites and social media accounts; please double check the source links for updates and details on where helmets are required, etc.
To check for scheduled cancellations & other information: Moncton Public Skating, Dieppe Public Skating, Memramcook Public Skating, Sackville Public Skating, & Hillsborough Public Skating.
SKATING IN GREATER MONCTON BY THE DAY
At a quick glance, here are the indoor ice skating sessions day by day. Following this, you’ll find information on each location.
SKATING BY DAY & TIME
(remember to check for cancellations due to tournament bookings; details below)
MONDAY
- Parent & Tot Skating, 9:30-10:30am, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10-11am, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10:15-11:15am, $2, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10:15-11:15am, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Family Skating, 10:20am, FREE, Shediac Festival Arena
- Public Skating, 12-1:30pm, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Public Skating, 1-2:30pm, FREE, Petitcodiac Arena
- Public Skating, 1:30-2:30pm, FREE, Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
- Public Skating, 3:30-4:30pm, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
TUESDAY
- Preschoolers with sticks, 9:30-10:30am, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10-11am, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Preschool Skating, 11am-12pm, FREE, Hillsborough Arena
- Public Skating, 3:30-4:30pm, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
WEDNESDAY
- Family Skating, 9:10am, FREE, Shediac Festival Arena
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10-11am, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10:15-11:15am, $2, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10:15-11:15am, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Public Skating, 12-1:30pm, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Public Skating, 1-2:30pm, FREE, Petitcodiac Arena
- Public Skating, 1:45-4pm, FREE, Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena Memramcook
- Public Skating, YOUTH (17 & under), 3-4:45pm, FREE, Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
- Public Skating, 3:30-4:30pm, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
THURSDAY
- Parent & Tot Skating, 9:30-10:30am, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10-11am, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Preschool Skating, 11am-12pm, FREE, Hillsborough Arena
- Public Skating, 12-1:30pm, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Public Skating, 1-2:30pm, FREE, Petitcodiac Arena
- Family Skating, 1:50pm, FREE, Shediac Festival Arena
FRIDAY
- Public Skating, 9:30-10:30am, FREE, Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
- Preschoolers with sticks, 9:30-10:30am, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10-11am, FREE, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10:15-11:15am, FREE, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10:15-11:15am, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Family Skating, 10:20am, FREE, Shediac Festival Arena
- Public Skating, 12-1:30pm, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Public Skating, 1:30-2:30pm, FREE, Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
- Public Skating, 3:30-4:30pm, FREE, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
- Public Skating, 7:30-9pm, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Public Skating, 8:15-9:15pm, $2/person or $5/family, Hillsborough Arena
- Public Skating, 9:30-10:30pm, FREE, Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
SATURDAY
- Parent & Tot Skating, 9:30-10:30am, $2, Moncton Coliseum (377 Killam Drive, Moncton)
- Public Skating, 2-3pm, $2/person or $5/family, Hillsborough Arena
- Public Skating, 2:30-4pm, $2, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
- Public Skating, 3:45-5:15pm, $2, Moncton Coliseum (377 Killam Drive, Moncton)
- Public Skating, 6:15-7:15pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Public Skating, 8-9pm, $2/person or $5/family, Hillsborough Arena
SUNDAY
- Parent & Tot Skating¸9:45am-10:45am, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Public Skating, 11:45am-12:45pm, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Public Skating, 11:45am-12:45pm, FREE, UNIplex (450 Rue du College, Dieppe)
- Public Skating, 11:45am-12:45pm, FREE, Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena Memramcook
- Public Skating, 1-2pm pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Public Skating, 1-2:30pm, FREE, Petitcodiac Arena
- Family Skating, 2:15-3:15pm, $2/person or $5/family, Hillsborough Arena
- Public Skating, 2:30-4pm, $2, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
- Family Skating, 5:30-6:30pm, FREE, Shediac Festival Arena
FREE & PAID PUBLIC SKATING BY LOCATION
Moncton
MONCTON
Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
All skaters must wear a CSA-approved ice sports helmet. You are not permitted on the ice without skates. No hockey/ringette equipment, and no supports during public skating. No carrying or wearing children.
Please note: There is no skating here on Nov 10, Dec 1, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1, Jan 12, Feb 16, March 16, & March 30.
Public Skating
- Monday, 3:30-4:30pm, $2
- Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm, $2
- Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm, $2
- Sunday, 11:45am-12:45pm, $2
Parent & Tot Skating (supports allowed)
- Monday, 10-11am, $2
- Tuesday, 10-11am, $2
- Wednesday, 10-11am, $2
- Thursday, 10-11am, $2
- Friday, 10-11am, FREE
- Sunday, 9:45-10:45am, $2
Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
All skaters must wear a CSA-approved ice sports helmet. You are not permitted on the ice without skates. No hockey/ringette equipment, and no supports during public skating.
Please note: There is no skating here on Nov 8 & 9, Nov 15, Nov 22-24, Nov 28, Dec 6-8, Jan 10, Jan 17-19, Feb 7-9, Feb 15, March 14-16, March 29
Public Skating
- Friday, 3:30-4:30pm, FREE
- Saturday, 2:30-4pm, $2
- Sunday, 2:30-4pm, $2
Parent & Tot Skating (supports allowed)
- Monday, 10:15-11:15am, $2
- Wednesday, 10:15-11:15am, $2
- Friday, 10:15-11:15am, FREE
Moncton Coliseum (377 Killam Drive, Moncton)
All skaters must wear a CSA-approved ice sports helmet. You are not permitted on the ice without skates. No hockey/ringette equipment, and no supports during public skating.
Please note: There is no skating here on Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Jan 25, Feb 1
Public Skating
- Saturday, 3:45-5:15pm, $2
Parent & Tot Skating (supports allowed)
- Saturday, 9:30-10:30am, $2
Riverview
Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
All skaters must wear a CSA-approved ice sports helmet.
Please note: There is no skating here Nov 8 – 9, Nov 22 – 23, Dec 24-26, Dec 31 (at 11am), Jan 1, Jan 17-18, April 18, April 20
Extra Skates to note: Holiday Hoopla December 7, December 23, December 30, January 2, Winter Carnival February 7, March Break 4 – 6, Maple Skate April 5
Public Skating
- Monday, 1:30-2:30pm, FREE
- Wednesday YOUTH (17 & under), 3-4:45pm, FREE
- Thursday, 9:30-10:30pm, FREE
- Friday, 9:30-10:30am & 1:30-2:30pm, FREE
- Saturday, 3:45-5:15pm, FREE
Dieppe
Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
Children 12 & younger must wear a CSA-approved helmet. No hockey or ringette sticks allowed on the ice (unless during approved time). No carrying or wearing children. You are not permitted on the ice without skates.
Public Skating
- Saturday, 6:15-7:15pm, FREE
- Sunday, 1-2pm, FREE
Parent & Tot
- Monday, 9:30-10:30am, FREE
- Thursday, 9:30-10:30am, FREE
Preschoolers with sticks
- Tuesday, 9:30-10:30am, FREE
- Friday, 9:30-10:30am, FREE
UNIplex (450 Rue du College, Dieppe)
Children 12 & younger must wear a CSA-approved helmet. No hockey or ringette sticks allowed on the ice (unless during approved time). No carrying or wearing children. You are not permitted on the ice without skates.
Public Skating
- Sunday, 11:45am-12:45pm, FREE
Shediac
All skaters must wear a CSA-approved helmet on the ice at Festival Arena (84 Festival Street).
Family Skating:
- Monday, 10:20am, FREE
- Wednesday, 9:10am, FREE
- Thursday, 1:50pm, FREE
- Friday, 10:20am, FREE
- Sunday, 5:30-6:30pm, FREE
Memramcook
Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena (450 Centrale Street, Memramcook)
Public Skating
- Wednesday, 1:45-4pm, FREE
- Sunday, 11:45am-12:45pm, FREE
Sackville
Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre (182 Main Street, Sackville)
Public Skating
- Monday, 12-1:30pm, FREE
- Wednesday, 12-1:30pm, FREE
- Thursday, 12-1:30pm, FREE
- Friday, 12-1:30pm, & 7:30-9pm, FREE
Parent & Tot
- Monday, 10:15-11:15am
- Wednesday, 10:15-11:15am
- Friday, 10:15-11:15am
Petitcodiac (The Community of Three Rivers)
Petitcodiac Arena (43 Corey Avenue)
Public Skating
- Mondays, 1-2:30pm, FREE
- Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm, FREE
- Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm, FREE
- Sundays, 1-2:30pm, FREE
Fundy Albert (Hillsborough)
The Hillsborough Arena requires children 10 and under to wear a CSA approved helmet, and encourages it for all others.
Public Skating
- Friday, 8:15-9:15pm, $2/person or $5/family
- Saturday, 2-3pm & 8-9pm, $2/person or $5/family
Family Skating
- Sunday, 2:15-3:15pm, $2/person or $5/family
Preschool Skating
- Tuesday, 11am-12pm, FREE
- Thursday, 11am-12pm, FREE
FREE OUTDOOR SKATING IN GREATER MONCTON
Please note: This list is based on 2023/2024; we’ll update soon for this year but you can use the source links to check until then!
Lace up your skates, grab a helmet, and enjoy all the outdoor rinks you can find!
In Moncton, enjoy skating on the Ian Fowler Oval at Avenir Centre (open 10am-10pm), as well as in Centennial Park. (One rink in the park is designated for hockey, while everyone can enjoy the 618m Muskrat Skating Trail, with lights on into the evening.) There is an outdoor rink behind the Rotary Pavilion at Mapleton Park, as well as one at Victoria Park. (Check the status of rinks & more on the city’s site.)
The City of Moncton also partners with neighbourhood volunteers to create skating rinks in some community parks.
- Lewisville Park (45 Glenmoor Drive)
- Brentwood Park (150 Brentwood Drive)
- Grove Hamlet (39 Ripplewood Road)
- Canadian Heights Park (35 Chelsea Road)
- Candlewood Park (90 Candlewood Drive)
- Maplehurst Park (115 Maplehurst Drive)
- Brian Hicks Park (120 Evergreen Drive)
- Roxborough Park (140 Barrington Crescent)
- YMCA North (70 Twin Oaks Drive)
The City requires helmets be worn while skating.
Irishtown/Maple Hills community has a lovely looking outdoor rink this season at the community centre; check their Facebook group for updates on when it’s open for skating and/or games.
Dieppe maintains two outdoor rinks at Rotary St-Anselme Park (one for skating, one for games) and the oval behind City Hall(no sticks or pucks allowed here). Skating on the oval at Place 1604 is permitted daily between 10am and 9:30pm; please note that the ice is closed between 1-1:30pm and again from 5-5:30pm for maintenance. You can borrow skates and helmets (required for children 12 and under, recommended for others) on site Fridays (6-9pm), Saturdays & Sundays (noon-4pm) until March 6, 2020. They will also be available on New Year’s Day and Family Day from noon until 4pm.
Riverview’s Winter Wonderland outdoor park also includes a skating oval. Helmets are recommended.
Salisbury has an outdoor skating rink, open daily depending on weather; check the Facebook page for updates. It is located on Douglas Avenue, just off Main Street.
Petitcodiac’s outdoor rink is at 42 Maple Street, with a new warming shelter for getting your skates on/off & a lovely sign showing the snowshoeing trail. You can generally find a daily update (green flag or red flag photo) in the Facebook group Petitcodiac Happenings.
Shediac has a skating oval at Pascal Poirier Park for all to enjoy!
For more outdoor fun ideas, visit our Winter Fun Round Up!