Roller Skating Rinks Canadian List FAQ
George Robbins
Archive-Name: roller-skating/rinks-canadian
Posting-Frequency: monthly
Last-Modified: Tue Feb 11 02:06:51 EST 1997
*** Copyright 1994, 1995 by George Robbins - see detailed note at end ***
This is the Canadian section of the Roller Skating Rink list.
Alberta - British Columbia - Manitoba - New Brunswick
Newfoundland - Nova Scotia - Ontario - Prince Edward Island
Quebec - Saskatchewan
For information about the organization of the individual entries, sources
of the material, or how to submit an entry for your rink, please see the
overview posting, which posted at the same time as these sections.
This document is posted periodically to the rec.sport.skating.roller
usenet newsgroup, and can also be accessed via the world wide web (www)
using the following URL:
http://www.netaxs.com/people/grr/Roller
Please e-mail any comments, corrections or additions to: g...@tharsis.com
PLEASE remember that schedules and other details are subject to change.
The intent of the list is to help you find interesting rinks. It's up
to you to call the rink and make sure there's a time and type of session
that is compatible with your plans and interests.
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Index
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Canada
Alberta
Calgary, AB
Frank Sisson's Silver Dollar - 403-287-1183
Lloyd's Recreation (aka Calgary Rollercade) -
403-252-0146/249-3442(fax)
Rollerland of Canada - 403-272-7953/273-2190
Camrose, AB
BJ Rollerama - 403-672-1027
British Columbia
Abbotsford/Matsqui, BC
JJ's Roller Rink - 604-864-0078
Esquimalt/Victoria, BC
Archie Browning Sports Centre - 250-386-6128/380-0037(fax)
Kelowna/Okanagan, BC
Boardwalk Roller Rink - 604-765-2344(skating)
Langley, BC
West Coast Roller Arena - 604-532-1224
Maple Ridge, BC
Maple Ridge Arena - 604-467-7346(rec dept) (seasonal)
McBride, BC
Skating Rink - 250-569-3366(tourist) (seasonal)
Prince George, BC
Roll-A-Dome - 604-564-6795
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3H2
Civic Centre Recreation Centre - 604-624-6707 (seasonal)
Surrey/Vancouver, BC
Stardust Skating Centres - 604-584-4312(schedule)/584-6630
Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
Trout Lake Recreation Complex -
604-876-9285/874-7002(fax) (hockey)
Manitoba
Brandon, MB
Wheelie's Family Roller Center - 204-727-0653
Island Lake/Stevenson Island, MB R0B 0T0
Mac Roller Rink
Winnipeg, MB
DJ's Roller City - 204-783-0838
Saint's Roller Skating Center - 204-453-0610
Wheelie's Family Roller Center - 204-908-4095/988-5060/399-1901
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Antigonish, NS
Antigonish Arena - 902-863-1469 (Hockey)
Ontario
Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0
Bobcaygeon/Verulam Community Centre -
705-738-3331 (seasonal)
Burlington, ON
Roller Gardens of Burlington (aka Scooter's Burlington ...) -
905-634-4469
Cambridge, ON
The Forum Roller Rink - 519-740-6040
Etobicoke/Toronto Metro, ON
Scooter's Roller World - 416-749-6753
Hamilton, ON
Hamilton Roller Gardens - 905-387-6993
Kingston, ON
The Skate & Dance Den - 613-389-5260 (see note)
Kitchener, ON
Bingemans Conference and Recreation Center -
519-744-1555 (seasonal?)
London, ON
Londons' Family Roller Skating - 519-455-2526
Thunder Alley Roller Centre - 519-453-4645
Markham/Toronto Metro, ON
Crystal Palace - 905-940-4747
Mississauga/Toronto Metro, ON
Cawthra Arena - 416-535-4411/905-274-2583 (seasonal?)
The Rollerworks - 905-821-7720
Scooter's Roller Palace - 905-821-4001
Neustadt/Harriston, ON
Neustadt Arena - 519-338-3182(shop)
Orillia, ON L3V6H2
Roller Skating Place - 705-326-1444
Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Queensbay RollerRama - 705-945-0727/942-2500
Scarborough/Toronto Metro, ON
Revolution Roller Rink - 416-750-4477
Toronto, ON
Rinx - 416-410-7460 (seasonal)
Waterloo, ON
Phoenix Rollersport - 519-886-7655
Whitby/Oshawa/Toronto Metro, ON
Wheelie's Family Roller Center - 416-666-1276/666-1272
Windsor, ON
Wheels Roller Skating Rink - 519-252-6529
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Brossard, PQ
The Paladium - 514-659-2966
Laval/Montreal, PQ
Recreatheque - 514-688-8880
Montreal, PQ
Le Cyclone - (closed)
Tazmahal (aka Taj Mahal?) - 514-284-0051
Sainte-Foy/Quebec, PQ
Patinodrome - 418-653-6363
Valcartier, PQ
Village Des Sports - 418-844-3725 (seasonal)
Valleyfield, PQ
Skatedium - 514-377-6622
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Saskatchewan
Prince Albert, SK
Wheel-A-While Family Roller - 306-763-0303
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Alberta, Canada
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Calgary, AB
Frank Sisson's Silver Dollar
1010 42nd Avenue SE
403-287-1183
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Calgary, AB T2H 0L9
Lloyd's Recreation (aka Calgary Rollercade)
7520 Macleod Trail SW
403-252-0146/249-3442(fax)
Mon-Fri 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Daytime Session (summer only)
Mon 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Cheapskate
Wed 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Ladies Night!
Fri 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Family Session
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Public Session
10:00 PM - midnight Public Session
Sat 10:00 AM - noon Family Session
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Public Session
7:00 PM - midnight Public Session
Sun 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Public Session
*** hours may vary seasonally
Hardwood Floor - Excellent Condition
Snack Bar - Skate Shop - Games
In-line Skates permitted and for rent
Lloyds has a hard-wood floor which they say is swept before every
session and also periodically sanded and refinished. They also
have powerful sound and lighting systems. There are party tables
and a game/redemption arcade.
See their web page for more info - http://www.cadvision.com/lloyds/
[ mes...@canuck.com (Barry Messer) ]
This is where my daughter does artistic skating. Excellent wood floor.
Both quad and inline. Management emphasized good clean fun and the local
club is very active in promoting competition dance, figures and freestyle,
and also includes recreational and competition classes.
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Calgary, AB T2A 4X7
Rollerland of Canada
4725 8th Avenue Southeast
403-272-7953/273-2190
Wood Floor - Large - Excellent Condition
[ mes...@canuck.com (Barry Messer) ]
Probably the 'best kept full size wood floor' in North America. Quad
skating only - recreational and speed skating, limited artisic.
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Camrose, AB T4V0W5
BJ Rollerama
52nd Avenue
Camrose is about 50 miles southeast of Edmonton.
403-672-1027
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British Columbia, Canada
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Abbotsford/Matsqui, BC V2T 4J2
JJ's Roller Rink
32450 Simon Avenue
Matsqui is a municipality in the southern Fraser Valley in British
Columbia, adjacent to the Washington border east of Vancouver.
604-864-0078
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Esquimalt/Victoria, BC V9A 3N6
Archie Browning Sports Centre
1151 Esquimalt Road
Esquimalt is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
250-386-6128/380-0037(fax)
Seasonal - Hockey
[ web gleanings ]
Esquimalt's Archie Browning Sports Centre houses an arena, a six sheet
curling rink and lounge areas. It is our main location for large
meetings, wedding receptions, conventions, conferences and trade shows.
Activities from late September to the end of March include hockey,
broomball, figure skating, speed skating and curling. During the "dry
floor" season (April to late September) the Centre hosts a variety of
trade shows, conferences and community functions. In addition to
these major events, ball hockey, roller hockey (in-line skating) and
Intermediate to Junior "A" lacrosse also takes place in the non-ice
months.
See http://www.islandnet.com/~parksrec/archie.html for current info
and schedules.
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Kelowna/Okanagan, BC V1X 2P7
Boardwalk Roller Rink
940 McCurdy Road
Kelowna is about 150 miles east of Vancouver and 75 miles north
of the US/Canada border.
604-765-2344(skating)
The Boardwalk serves as a trade show facility, concert venue and flea
market, with a 16,000 sq.ft. floor which alternates as roller skating
rink and recreation center/arcade when there's no other activity.
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Langley, BC
West Coast Roller Arena
107 20740 Mufford Crescent
Langly is located about 25 miles east of Vancouver in the central
Fraser Valley area.
604-532-1224
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Maple Ridge, BC
Maple Ridge Arena
11996 Edge Street?
Maple Ridge is about a 20 minute drive east of Vancouver.
604-467-7346(rec dept)
Seasonal
[ web gleanings ]
Facilities in the recreation complex include an ice arena and the Old
Library Auditorium; formerly Maple Ridge's Library, it is now the site
of many community events. The arena is used from August to March as an
ice rink, and from April to July as a dry floor facility.
Year-round the Maple Ridge Arena offers hockey, public skating, and
roller skating. It is also used for non-skating special events.
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McBride, BC
Skating Rink
?
McBride is 220km east of Prince George and 65km east of Tete Jaune
Cache on Highway 16
250-569-3366(tourist)
Seasonal
[ web gleanings ]
McBride's recreation facilities include a golf course, recreation
centre, curling/skating/roller skating rink, and ski/hiking trails.
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Prince George, BC V2N 4M6
Roll-A-Dome
2588 Recreation Place
Prince George is located in central British Columbia, about 250
miles north of Vancouver
604-564-6795
[ web gleanings ]
Roll-A-Dome is located adjacent to the Prince George Golf and Curling
Club and their is plenty of parking. Aside from Roller Skating and
Roller Hockey this facility can accommodate Lacrosse, Soccer and
Baseball. It is also available for large gatherings such as weddings
and banquets.
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Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3H2
Civic Centre Recreation Centre
1000 McBride Street
Prince Rupert is located on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena
River in the northwest corner of British Columbia, 90 miles south
of Ketchikan.
604-624-6707
Seasonal
[ web gleanings ]
The Civic Centre operates an ice skating rink in the winter and a roller
skating rink during the summer months. Casual and organized activities
are also available. The gymnasium also offers basketball, vollyball,
badminton, aerobics, squash and a new climbing wall. Various other
sports, arts and crafts, and classes such as martial arts can be found
upstairs. Visitors are welcome.
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Surrey/Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Stardust Skating Centres Ltd.
10240 135th Street
From Vancouver cross the Patullo Bridge, continue straight up King
George Highway, turn right on 104th Avenue and make the first left
on 135th Street. Stardust is the blue building on the left. It
is also directly across from the Surry Central Syktrain Station.
604-584-4312(schedule)/584-6630
Tues 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 12 years & under and parents
Wed 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 12 years & under and parents
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM All ages
Fri 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 12 years & under and parents
8:00 PM - midnite All ages
Sat 11:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12 years & under and parents
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM All ages
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM All ages
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 12 years & under and parents
8:00 PM - midnite All ages
Sun 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12 years & under and parents
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM All ages
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM All ages
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Adults only (19 & over)
Plastic over concrete - mid-sized - rectangular
Skate Shop - Snack Bar - Games - Smoking Area - Not Airconditioned
In-line skates permitted and for rent
[ tbu...@direct.ca (Debra Burton) - edited from form ]
The skating floor at Stardust is plastic over concrete mid-sized and
roughly rectangular, with no obstructions. It was sanded and recoated
in the fall of 1995, and is fairly smooth and is swept regularly and
has fairly good traction with skates.
Stardust includes a pro-shop which stocks both quad and in-line products
and paraphernalia; it's also the only known outlet for quads in the area.
There is a snack bar, candy counter, games section, smoking section (for
some sessions), and a party room. While there is no air conditioning,
the rink is kept well ventilated by fans.
Although Sunday evening is the only adults-only session, the crowd on
Friday nights is more young adults than kids; generally, it is the
most mellow group outside of the Sunday evening session. The Adults
Only session features a mix of Top-40 and requests (usually '70's),
whereas the All Ages sessions are more contemporary.
The rink has a number of strong points, including a DJ to play requests
and tailor music toward the particular session. The recently refinished
floor and addition of special lighting effects add to the fun atmosphere.
Besides the regularly-scheduled skates, there are occasional all-night
skates and special events, as well as hockey programs, lessons, and a
number of full-service birthday party packages available.
The rink management is very keen on balancing responsibility with
entertainment, and therefore, while their goal is for everyone to have
a good time, a strong emphasis is placed on safety and decorum. This
makes the rink ideal for families, and all skaters who are looking for
a year-round, indoor venue. Stardust is the only rink in the area
devoted entirely to roller skating.
[ Debra works at the rink]
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Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
Trout Lake Recreation Complex
3350 Victoria Drive
604-876-9285/874-7002(fax)
Hockey - Indoor
The Trout Lake is jointly operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and
Recreation and the Grandview Community Association. It apparently
includes a gymnasium that supports various activities including roller
hockey and indoor soccer, but there's no explict mention of public
roller skating. There's also an ice rink in the complex with a normal
range of ice programs.
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Manitoba, Canada
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Brandon, MB
Wheelie's Family Roller Center
Braecrest Drive
Brandon is located in southern Manitoba, about 130 miles west of
Winnipeg. Braecrest drive is in the northern part of town out
Highway 1A.
204-727-0653
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Island Lake/Stevenson Island, MB R0B 0T0
Mac Roller Rink
?
Island Lake is located 610 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.
204-
A description of the facilities available to the Garden Lake indian
band mentions the Mac Roller Rink. The rink is probaly in Stevenson
Island, which is the government center for the area.
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Winnipeg, MB
DJ's Roller City
595 Portage at New Langside
204-783-0838/988-4890
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Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P2
Saint's Roller Skating Center
171 Hamelin Street
204-453-0610/453-7550
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Winnipeg, BM R2V 3M7
Wheelie's Family Roller Center
2401 McPhillips Street
204-908-4095/988-5060/399-1901
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Ontario, Canada
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Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0
Bobcaygeon/Verulam Community Centre
?
Bobcaygeon is located in central Ontario, about 60 miles northeast
of Toronto.
705-738-3331
Wed 7:30 - ? Roller Skating (June-Sept)
Seasonal
Roller Skating June to September, Wednesday nights at 7:30 -
Everyone welcome...
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Burlington, ON
Roller Gardens of Burlington (aka Scooter's Burlington ...)
3348 Harvester Road
Burlington is bit further west from Toronto than Mississauga
905-634-4469
[ Gaetano_La...@xerox.com ]
Well run rink. Urethane floor - harder durometer = slipperier floor.
Standard variety of sessions throughout the week. Pro shop, snack bar,
video games, lockers.
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Cambridge, ON N1R 7K7
The Forum Roller Rink (aka ... Family Fun Center)
1001 Lang's Drive
Cambridge is located about 1 hours drive west and south of Toronto,
The best route from Toronto is to take the 401.
519-740-6040/800-784-7655
Mon 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Skating Lessons
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Adult Skating (moderate pace)
Tues 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Seniors Skating (coffee included)
Thurs 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Adults and Seniors skating (w/coffee)
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Adult skating (18+ YO/fast session)
Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Family Skating
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Teen Skating (Dance, Alternative, Funk)
Sat 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Kids skating lessons (free with session)
10:00 AM - noon Family skating
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Open Skating (all ages)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open skating (all ages)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Contemporary Christian Family Skating
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM Contemporary Christian Skate
Sun noon - 1:00 PM Kids skating lessons (free with session)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Open skating (all ages)
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Open skating (all ages)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Family skating
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM Old school skate (fast session!!)
Wood Floor
Snack Bar - Pro Shop - Games - Lockers
[ Gaetano_La...@xerox.com ]
This is the best run rink I have visited. It has a nice wood floor,
which is showing some signs of age but they are re-finishing it one
section at a time.
Very family oriented rink. Pro shop, snack bar, video games, lockers.
[ "Phil b. Armishaw" <76604...@compuserve.com> ]
The Forum in Cambridge was renovated and the floor was completely redone.
It has changed hands and is now owned by a skater. This is now the best
rink by far in southern Ontario. Adult nights Mondays and Thursdays
with Thursday being harder dance music and catering to the faster skater.
[ Jeff Stephens <step...@ionline.net> ]
As of September 1995, the Forum is under new ownership. The new owner has
done a number of changes to The Forum including: a complete refinishing of
the floor, re-modeling, an addition of a party area called "Fun Land" that
includes a large jungle gym, and painting the back straight wall with
famous music stars.
I've talked to the owner about his plans for the future and there is still
more to come. I live in Kitchener and have skated at The Forum for about
the last 9 years. This is the best shape I've ever seen The Forum in.
The Forum is the home of the largest rollersports club in all of Canada,
the 8 Wheels Rollersports Club. 8 Wheels has divisions in Speed - quad
and in-line, Artistic, and Roller Hockey - quad and inline. If you have
questions about the club, e-mail: step...@ionline.net (Jeff Stephens).
[ web gleanings ]
Not just Roller Skating anymore! Forum Funland includes a 32 component,
two storey play climber for ages 3 to 12 that will thrill and delight!
Day time activities are available. Come in, see our facilities and pick
up a birthday party flyer. Visit our large games area offering pool,
pinball, air hockey, skee ball, basketball and many more games for the
young and the young at heart!!!
As the days get shorter and the temperature cools, come on inside where
it's summer all year 'round' - Family Skating Since 1981.
Our figure and speed skating club's new season is off to a great start
with many events and competitions planned for the 96/97 skating year.
We were very pleased with the success of the Ontario Provincial
Championships and the Nationals we hosted this past year. Come in any
Wednesday night or Sunday morning for information on joining the club
or phone and ask for David Matthews.
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Etobicoke/Toronto Metro, ON M9V 1C3
Scooter's Roller World
1753 Albion Road at Highway 27
Etobicoke is the area on the western edge of Toronto, where the
Lester B. Pearson airport is located. The rink is several miles
north of the airport area along Highway 27.
416-749-6753
There used to be a rink on Albion called Eclipse Roller Skating, which
was closed by 1995. I suspect this is the same place, now open as part
of the Scooter's chain. It's mentioned in a list of skating rinks and
as a concert bus pick-up point.
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Hamilton, ON L8W 2C2
Hamilton Roller Gardens
1215 Stone Church E.
Hamilton is just around the corner of the bay from Burlington
[ Gaetano_La...@xerox.com ]
This is also a well run rink - clean if somewhat smallish.
Again they feature the usual variety of music and sessions. Pro shop,
snack bar, video games, lockers.
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Kingston, ON K7M 4L5
The Skate & Dance Den
732 Front Road
Kingston is located at the south of the St. Lawrence river, across from
Watertown, NY.
613-389-5260
This could be a shop...
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Kitchener, ON N2B 3E2
Bingemans Conference and Recreation Center
1380 Victoria Street North
Kitchner is located about 50 miles west of Toronto.
519-744-1555
Seasonal?
IAAPA Member
Bingemans is a large outdoor "Action Park" that includes Roller Skating
among the traditional amusement park attractions. There are also camping,
picnic, and ballroom/convention facilities.
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London, ON
Londons' Family Roller Skating
1345 Cheapside Sreet at High Bury Avenue.
London is about 90 minutes drive west of Toronto along Highway 401.
519-455-2526
Large Hardwood Floor
Pro-shop - Snack Bar
[ "Phil b. Armishaw" <76604...@compuserve.com> ]
This is a fairly new rink with a large hardwood floor, and is run
by the City of London. They have an artistic skating club.
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Thunder Alley Roller Centre
London, ON N5V 1Z3
502 First Street
London is about 90 minutes drive west of Toronto along Highway 401.
519-453-4645
This is listed as commercial property for sale, but is apparently still
operating as a roller rink.
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Markham/Toronto Metro, ON L3R8T3
Crystal Palace
Steeles Avenue East
Markham is located in the Toronto metropolitan area, about 15 miles
northeast of the downtown area.
905-940-4747
IAAPA Member
Crystal Palace is a Family Entertainment Center, which features Roller
Skating among numerous other activites including an Arcade, Batting
Cages, Bumper Boats, a Carousel, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, a Roller
Coaster, Shooting Gallery and a Swimming Pool. There is also a Motel
and exhibition facilities.
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Mississauga/Toronto Metro, ON L5G 4L1
Cawthra Arena
Cawthra Road
Mississauga is located in the Toronto Metropolitan area, about 15
miles west of the downtown area.
416-535-4411/905-274-2583
Hockey - Seasonal?
The Cawthra Arena is located in metro Toronto. It is a double-rink
facility and features smooth concrete playing surfaces. The rinks are
both 185' x 85' and have full dasherboards. There are eight dressing
rooms, a first aid room and referee rooms. There is arena seating for
600 people (300 per rink), and a snack bar.
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Mississauga/Toronto Metro, ON L5N 2W8
The Rollerworks
2390 Southfield Road
Mississauga is located in the Toronto Metropolitan area, about 15
miles west of the downtown area.
905-821-7720
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Mississauga/Toronto Metro, ON L5J 1K5
Scooter's Roller Palace
2105 Royal Windsor Drive
Mississauga is located in the Toronto Metropolitan area, about 15
miles west of the downtown area.
905-821-4001
Inlines permitted - Quads and In-lines for rent
[ Gaetano_La...@xerox.com ]
This is where I first learned to skate. The rink closed down and then
re-opened about 2 years ago under new management. I have only gone there
once since it re-opened. Well kept rink, concrete-like floor with sealer
on top - fast but slipperly.
Usual variety of sessions throughout the week. Pro shop, snack bar,
video games, lockers.
[ "Phil b. Armishaw" <76604...@compuserve.com> ]
They have adult nites on Sundays and Tuesdays (18+) with funk and old school
music. Thursday morning adult classes (Mostly senior citizens).
Cruisers are lenient - backwards and speed ok. Artistic, speed and hockey
clubs.
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Neustadt/Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0
Neustadt Arena
?
Newstadt is a small town located in western Ontario about 77 miles
northwest of Toronto.
519-338-3182(shop)
A web page for Norther Rollersports includes informatin about the
Jammers, an inline/quad speed club that practices year-round at the
Neustadt Arena and a pro-shop owned by Alex Perrie at the arena that
carries a lot of quad equipment. There's also in-line hockey at the
arena but It's not clear whether there is also public skating or what
else goes on there.
See http://www.huron.net/~inliner/jammers.htm for information on the
Jammers speed skating club.
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Orillia, ON L3V6H2
Roller Skating Place
?
Orillia is located about 75 miles north of Toronto at the northern
end of Lake Simcoe.
705-326-1444
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Sauble Beach/Amabel, ON N0H 2G0
Sauble Beach Amusements
701 Main Street
Sauble Beach is in southern Ontario on the Lake Huron side of the
Clark Peninsula.
519-422-1078
A personal web page on Sauble beach mentions that there is an amusement
park that includes rides, a roller rink and go-carts.
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Sault Sainte Marie, ON P6A 1Z2
Quensbay Rollerama
345 Queen Street E
Sault Sainte Marie is located in northern Ontario at the eastern
end of Lake Superior.
705-945-0727/942-2500
12,000 sq.ft.
Snack Bar - Rentals
The Queensbay Rollarama is one of the facilities in what used to be
a large Woolco store in Saute Ste. Marie. The other facilities
include a bowling alley, a sports bar, motel and office space.
A business journal quotes the owner as saying that the roller rink
isn't doing as well as hoped for, but it will stay open until he
comes up with something else to do with the space. The owner is
also hoping to build a walkway across a street to connect to the
adjacent shopping mall, but the town is not cooperating.
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Scarborough/Toronto Metro, ON
Revolution Roller Rink
20 Bertrand Avenue
Scarborough is a suburb of Toronto. The nearest major intersection
is at Warden and Eglinton Avenues, the rink is 2 blocks north of
Eglinton Avenue.
416-750-4477
[ Weir...@torweb.com ]
Thought you might like to know as of the Summer of '95 there is a new
Roller Rink in Scarborough for both regular and in-line roller skaters.
They rent both types of skates, but the floor is very bumpy and they
could use a better heating system in the winter.
[ web gleanings ]
Rollerworks is a Roller/Roller Hockey rink and Skate park.
It's 50,000 Sq. Ft. but most of it is the hockey rink
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rinx
65 Orfus Road
416-410-7460
[ jimo...@pathcom.com (Jim Omura) ]
Rinx is a relatively new facility. They have an ice surface and a
painted concrete roller surface (for roller hockey), and some other
entertainment facilities.
They were trying to have public roller sessions on Friday and Saturday
nights. I showed up last Saturday and it was fairly empty. Tonight I
went back hoping to see some growth, but instead, the management has
closed down "public skating" till Labour Day (Sept?). The rink itself
is still open for bookings, and as far as I know, they *will* survive
just on hockey bookings.
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Waterloo, ON N2L 6A8
Phoenix Rollersport
70 Belcan Place
Waterloo located about about 55 miles west of Toronto, next to
Cambridge off Highway 401.
519-886-7655
Coated Concrete Floor
In-lines permitted - quad's for rent
[ "Phil b. Armishaw" <76604...@compuserve.com> ]
This rink was closed for years and just reopened in 94. Urethane
coated concrete floor. They run an Adult night on Mondays. Artistic
and speed clubs.
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Whitby/Oshawa/Toronto Metro, ON L1N 5V3
Wheelie's Family Roller Center
901 Burns Street East
Whitby is located in the eastern part ot the Toronto metropolitan
area, about 30 miles east of downtown.
416-666-1276/666-1272
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Windsor, ON N8X 1T1
Wheels Roller Skating Rink
Dougall Avenue
Windsor is located in southwestern part of Ontario, directly
opposite Detroit, MI.
519-252-6529
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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Antigonish, NS B2G 1R7
Antigonish Arena
James Street
Antigonish a small town located in central Nova Scotia, about
30 miles east of New Glascow.
902-863-1469
Seasonal - Hockey
There is an summer in-line hockey league at the Antigonish Arena.
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Quebec, Canada
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Brossard, PQ J4Y 2J3
The Paladium
9525 Taschereau
Broussard is located opposite Montreal on the south side of the
Saint Lawrence River, just south of the Champlain bridge.
514-659-2966
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Laval/Montreal, PQ H7V 2V5
Recreatheque Skating Center
900 Labelle Boulevard Chomedy
Laval is located just west of Montreal, across the Riviere des Prairies.
514-688-8880/688-6315(fax)
Tues 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Oldies Night
Fri 7:00 PM - 12:30 AM Teen Night
Sat 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Family Day Session
7:00 PM - midnite Adult Night
Sun 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Family Day Session
Wood Floor - Large
Skate Shop - Restaurant - Check Room
In-line skates permitted and for rent
Speed and Hockey Clubs
[ 10202...@CompuServe.COM (Raymond St Louis) - edited ]
The skating floor is wood, with a Roll-On plastic coating and large -
about 20,000 square feet. There is skating session for everyone,
with lighting and music. Sessions are priced from C$5.00 to C$7.00.
There is a skating club - Les Voisins a Roulettes de Laval which
includes speed skating, hockey and course.
The Recreatheque itself is a big center which also offers bowling,
billards, an arcade, laser tag, mini golf, tennis, racquetball,
karate, a flea market, bingo and ping-pong.
[ Raymond is the Marketing Director and Rink Manager ]
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Montreal, PQ H1V 3N8
Le Cyclone
4500 Rue Hochelaga
514-252-4077
Closed
I've heard that there was a good rink on Montreal called the Cyclone,
but heard later that it closed 1/97. I'm not sure this is the correct
address in any case.
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Montreal, PQ H2L 4E6
Tazmahal (aka Taj Mahal?)
1650 rue Berri - Palais du Commerce
on top of Berri Metro Station - across from the Voyageur bus terminal.
514-284-0051
Wed 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thurs 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - noon Classes
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun 10:00 PM - noon Speed Skating Club
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
[ web gleanings ]
Inline Skaters, Skateboarders and BMX riders - Come and Have a Blast
With Us! The only place of its kind in the Montreal area. Whether you
like to skate with your friends to background music or go crazy on
ramps and rails We have it all! This place is huge!
Tazmahal is a non-profit organization. As a center for skate boarding,
inline skating and youth activity, it has it's place in this community.
We are a private non-sponsored and non-financed project. We are lovers
of the skateboard and in-line sports.
A Recreational Skating Area - This area is for everyone. We have the
largest skating floor anywhere in Montreal. Tricks, fancy footwork,
cones, are all alowed in this area. We believe skating should be fun
and will not limit you to just skating in circles.
A Skate Park - Street course ramps, rails, a small halfpipe and a large
halfpipe, too. This is an extreme skater's and skateboarder's dream!
Protection is mandatory when doing ramps and rails. Inline skaters must
wear helmet, elbow and knee pads. Skateboarders must wear helmets and
elbow pads. Rentals for skates and pads available.
We offer courses from beginner to extreme. There is a Speed Skating
Club Every Sunday morning from 10:00 to 12:00. Open to all speed
skaters or anyone who want to try out inline speed skating.
BMX - Yes, even you guys and gals who love bikes are welcome at Tazmahal.
Flatlanders can ride in designated areas during normal hours. A Street
Course is available Sundays from 18:00 to 22:00 if the skate park isn't
busy. Riders on ramps need to "cap their pegs" to avoid damaging th
ramps. Helmets must also be worn on the ramps.
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Sainte-Foy/Quebec, PQ G1X 3W1
Patinodrome
Watt Street
Sainte-Foy is a western suburb of Quebec.
418-653-6363
The Patinodrome is a roller skating rink, although it also serves as
a conference center and a site for pet shows, dance competitions and
similar events.
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Valcartier, PQ G0A 4S0
Village Des Sports
1860 Boulevard Valcartier
Valcartier is about about 15 miles northeast of Quebec City.
418-844-3725
Seasonal
IAAPA Member
This is an outdoor Amusement/Theme park that includes Roller Skating
among traditional Amusement Park activities. The overall park is open
June though August, but there is also an ice rink, so portions may be
open at other times.
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Valleyfield, PQ J6T 5C6
Skatedium
37 Quenneville
Valleyfield is located about 30 miles southwest of Montreal on
the shore of Lac Sainte Francis.
514-377-6622
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Saskatchewan, Canada
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Prince Albert, SK S6V 3X4
Wheel-A-While Family Roller
17th Street W
Prince Albert is located in central Saskatchewan, about 90 miles
north of Saskatoon.
306-763-0303
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