The Town of Gananoque, Ontario, is hosting a family public skating session at the Lou Jeffries Arena (600 King Street East) on Friday, January 30, 2026. The event offers local residents a low-cost winter activity and an indoor, weather‑proof alternative to outdoor skating.
The session runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and costs $3 per person (the non-contributing/non-resident rate is $4). Organizers ask that participants pay with cash at the arena (cash only) and follow a continuous skating flow on the ice.
Safety rules are in place to keep the rink accessible for everyone: no hockey sticks, pucks, strollers, or outside skating aides are allowed during public skating. While helmets are not mandatory, the Town strongly recommends that participants wear a CSA‑approved helmet while on the ice.
This indoor session provides a reliable alternative for families who may be affected by warm weather at the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink, which is open only “weather permitting.” Local reporting (GananoqueNow) and Town communications note that indoor public skating remains a staple recreation option through the winter season.
