12 ideal spots for an indoor skate in Calgary this winter

The freezing weather has gotten has got us inspired to lace up our skates and hit the ice. But let’s be honest, skating in -25°C isn’t anyone’s idea of a fun adventure.

We have rounded up a list of city-run skating rinks that are indoors and open to the public at various times throughout the week.

Find the one closest to you, check the public skate hours (some vary by week), and head on down with the whole family!

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Southland Leisure Centre

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• Where: 2000 Southland Drive SW

Father David Bauer Arena 

• Where: 2424 University Drive

University of Calgary Olympic Oval

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• Where: 2500 University Drive NW

Westside Recreation Centre

• Where: 2000 69th Street SW

Village Square Arena

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• Where: 2623 56th Street NE

Optimist and George Blundun Arenas

• Where: 5020 26th Avenue SW

Max Bell Centre Arenas

• Where: 1001 Barlow Trail SE

Murray Copot Arena

• Where: 6727 Centre Street NW

Jimmie Condon Arena

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• Where: 502 Heritage Drive SW

Ernie Starr Arena

• Where: 4808 14th Avenue SE

Stu Peppard Arena

• Where: 5300 19th Street SW

Shouldice Arena

• Where: 1515 Home Road NW