Caution Updated:

  • New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

Skating in Calgary

Skating in Calgary

Skate on some ice near you.

Learn to skate at our arenas

  • Skating lessons

    Lessons for all ages who want to gain confidence on the ice and improve technique while learning to skate. Lessons are at select arenas only.

  • Recreational hockey and ringette lessons

    Non-competitive hockey and ringette lessons focusing on skating, drills and scrimmages. Lessons are at select arenas only.

  • Figure skating lessons

    Lessons for experienced skaters with strong forward skating skills, who want to learn figure skating moves. Lessons are at select arenas only.

Drop-in for indoor skating or hockey

  • Public skate

    Public Skate is for all ages to enjoy skating.

  • 50+ leisure skate

    This leisure Skate is for 50+ who enjoy skating. Come out to exercise or socialize.

  • Sticks, pucks and rings

    Bring your stick and puck or ring and work on your stick handling and shooting skills.

  • Drop-in hockey

    Drop-in hockey is a pick-up game played by those in attendance. All levels of play are welcome.

    Adult drop-in hockey spaces can be reserved online.

View our public skate and drop-in hockey rules and regulations.

Learn more

Enjoy skating in the beautiful outdoors

  • Outdoor public skating

    We have free public skating for all ages on our outdoor rinks.

  • Ice trails

    We have two free and fun ice trail destinations for Calgarians. Trails are available from mid-November to mid-March.

  • Ice bikes

    Located at Bowness, Ice bikes offer a safe, stable alternative for all ages and skill levels. If you’re not a strong skater, you can still join in and have fun on the ice.