Arenas and Recreational Programs

Bala Sports Centre
1009 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0

For ice availability, email the Bala Arena or call directly at 705-762-5390. 

Port Carling Arena
3 Bailey St, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0

For ice availability, email the Port Carling Arena or call directly at 705-765-5725.  

Rental Rates (per hour)

• Prime Ice Rate - $170.00
• Non-Prime Ice Rate - $85.00
  (Monday - Friday, Before 6:00 pm)

1. No food & beverages on ice surface 
2. No horseplay/tag/games
3. No figure skating maneuvers
4. No erratic/excessive speed skating
5. No ball/pucks/sticks/chairs or any other item that might interfere with the safety of any skates while on the ice
6. Skating aides are allowed for children learning to skate if supervised by an adult (18 years of age or older)
7. Refrain from using cell phones on the ice, please use them in the lobby area only
8. Skate in the direction of all skaters
9. Alcohol or drugs are prohibited in municipal buildings
10. Please respect, listen to & follow instructions from the arena staff at all times
11. Children 12 years of age & under should be supervised by an adult (18 years old & up) at all times
12. Respect other skaters
13. No snowballs or throwing of hockey gloves, etc.
14. All participants must wear skates on the ice surface
15. No unruly behavior or profanity
16. Wheelchairs & strollers are allowed on the ice provided the wheels have been completely cleaned & inspected by an arena staff worker. All participants using wheelchairs or strollers are asked to skate around the perimeter of the rink. Children in strollers must be safely secured.
17. Report all accidents or injuries to arena staff members immediately
18. Helmets are strongly recommended
19. No sitting on arena boards. Please use player's benches

1. Family Stick and Puck provides an upbeat environment for families to improve skating, stick handling, puck control, passing and other related hockey skills
2. Stick and Puck is a informal session with zero contact
3. Children must be accompanied by a guardian who is 18 years or older on the ice
4. Please share the ice fairly, no slap shots
5. Sticks and pucks are encouraged in this program
6. Please note spaces are limited to ensure participant safety
7. Ensure children wear the required equipment
8. CSA-approved hockey helmet with face shield (or cage) and hockey gloves for all skaters

Looking for ways to get your business or group engaged in the community? Give back to the community of Muskoka Lakes by sponsoring a public skate!

The Bala and Port Carling Arenas host Public Skates from September to March. Your business or organization can gain optimal exposure to a large crowd by choosing to sponsor a public skate for the general public and reap the benefits! Your support will assist in providing recreation and enjoyment for our community. 

For more information, please email the Port Carling Arena or call directly at 705-765-5725.  

Advertising opportunities: 

• Advertising Sign - $300.00 / year
  4' x 8' (Arena Walls)
• Olympia Advertising - $1,000.00 / year

For more information, please email the Port Carling Arena or call directly at 705-765-5725.