There are three arenas with seven ice pads located through the City of St. Catharines for all to enjoy. Get involved in the wide variety of healthy activities offered at these arenas for all ages and skill levels. These include recreational and minor hockey, public skating and drop-in arena programs, figure skating, lacrosse, tournaments and special events.
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Arenas
Learn about the different arenas we have within the community and what programs and experiences they offer.
Bill Burgoyne Arena
The Bill Burgoyne Arena is located at 129 Linwell Road.
This arena holds a single ice rink on a concrete slab floor (approximately 185 feet long by 85 feet wide) with seating and standing room capacity for 800 spectators. This facility is accessible and easily accessed by public transit.
Features of the Bill Burgoyne Arena include:
- Concession stand
- Seating and bleachers
- Timekeeping clock
- PA system
- Lighted parking
- Automatic external defibrillators
Garden City Arena Complex
The Garden City Arena Complex is located at 8 Gale Crescent.
This arena has two rinks, which include:
- The Jack Gatecliff Rink which has an ice rink with standing room capacity for 3,046 spectators
- The Rex Stimers Rink which has a concrete surface facility for indoor sports
This facility is accessible and easily accessed by public transit.
Features of the Garden City Arena Complex include:
- Lighted parking lots
- Vending machines
- PA system
- Timekeeping clock
- Automatic external defibrillators
Meridian Centre
The Meridian Centre is located on 1 David S. Howes Way.
This arena is a multi-function sports complex with an NHL sized rink and unique spaces to host events of any size. The arena is one of St. Catharines largest arenas. It serves the Niagara IceDogs and Niagara River Lions. It has attracted world-class entertainment to the City's core including performances from Elton John, City and Colour, Cirque du Soleil, and the Tragically Hip.
Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre
The Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre is located on 240 St. Paul St. West.
This arena boasts features including:
- Four NHL sized ice rinks (Wormald, Masse, Keen and Lopinski Mini Rink)
- Parks, Recreation and Culture Services administration offices
- Lookout Sports Lounge
- Concession booths
- Sports store
- Sports clinic
This facility is accessible with Braille signage and is easily accessed by public transit. This arena also offers features including:
- Free Wi-fi access
- Licensed restaurant
- Sports store
- PA system
- Air conditioning
- Automatic external defibrillators