Name: Public Skate · Earl Nichols Arena
Start: 2026-10-24T14:40:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-24T16:25:00-04:00
Location: Earl Nichols Arena

Earl Nichols Arena

London, ON · Public skating times & prices

Public skating at Earl Nichols Arena: the next 7 days

Wednesday, October 21

1:00–2:45 PM · Senior Skating (Ages 55+)
4:20–5:25 PM · Free Public Skate · free

Saturday, October 24

2:40–4:25 PM · Public Skate · CA$5

Admission and skate rental

Admission: CA$4–CA$9.30 · Official source 2026-10-18

The Earl Nichols Recreation Centre entrance, tan block walls under a dark blue metal canopy with glass doors, on a clear day. — Earl Nichols Arena

The Earl Nichols Recreation Centre entrance, tan block walls under a dark blue metal canopy with glass doors, on a clear day. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

A public skate on one of the Earl Nichols pads, under yellow roof trusses, with skaters spread along the far end. — Earl Nichols Arena

A public skate on one of the Earl Nichols pads, under yellow roof trusses, with skaters spread along the far end. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

Adults (18–54) CA$5, seniors (55+) and youth (13–17) CA$4.30, children 12 and under CA$4, families of up to two adults CA$9.30, each plus tax. Stick and puck: youth CA$4.30, adult CA$5; adult shinny (pick-up) hockey CA$9.30, each plus tax.

Source checked · 2026-10-18 · Official source

Skates & rentals

Skate rental is CA$8 during public skating sessions; sharpening is also available here.

Source checked · 2026-10-18 · Official source

Booking & check-in

Every session must be booked ahead on the City’s registration site; walk-ins are not admitted.

Source checked · 2026-10-19 · Official source

Skating with children

Children 5 and under must wear a CSA-approved helmet (babies 3 months and under in a stroller excepted), and children under 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Source checked · 2026-10-18 · Official source

Parking & arrival

Parking is free.

Source checked · 2026-10-18 · Official source

Accessibility

The building is fully accessible.

Source checked · 2026-10-18 · Official source

Amenities

Skate sharpening is available at Carling Arena, Earl Nichols Arena, Kinsmen Arena, Stronach Arena and the Victoria Park skating rink.

Source checked · 2026-10-19 · Official source

Rink rules

CSA-approved full-face shield hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants in shinny, pick-up hockey and stick and puck sessions.

Source checked · 2026-10-19 · Official source

A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.