South Shore refrigerated skating rinks
Article modified on February 5, 2025
With climate change making our winters less predictable, finding ways to enjoy winter activities is more important than ever. Refrigerated skating rinks on the South Shore have become a must for skating enthusiasts and families looking for fun outdoor activities. These facilities provide high-quality ice surfaces regardless of the weather, ensuring perfect skating conditions all season long. In this article, we share a list of refrigerated rinks on the South Shore that are accessible by public transit.
McMasterville refrigerated skating rink
Credit: L’Œil Régional
Located in Gilles-Plante Park with easy access from Rue de Normandie, McMasterville’s refrigerated rink welcomes skaters with reserved time slots for free skating, seniors-only, hockey games, ringette, and freestyle figure skating.
Visitors can lace up in a heated chalet equipped with restrooms and a water fountain to keep comfortable during their outing.
Address: 255, boul Constable, McMasterville
Website (in French)
In French only
Candiac refrigerated skating rink
Credit: City of Candiac
Thanks to its advanced refrigeration system, the Candiac skating rink manages exceptional ice quality throughout the season, offering skaters ideal conditions no matter the weather.
This covered and refrigerated rink is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and weekends from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. No reservations are needed to enjoy free skating sessions. The schedule also includes designated time slots for hockey, ringette, and freestyle figure skating.
Address: 33, rue de Fribourg
Website (in French)
The Varennes Polydôme
Credit: City of Varennes
Featuring a high-quality ice surface and a refrigerated structure, the Varennes Polydôme ensures optimal skating conditions all winter long, even on warmer days.
The rink is equipped with modern amenities, including rest areas and heated changing rooms where skaters can warm up after their time on the ice.
Address: 2003, rue Jacques-Lemoyne, Varennes
Website (in French)
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