Update on January 9, 2026 - GBM Canada 150 Outdoor Rink
Our staff have been working diligently on trying to get the GBM Canada 150 outdoor rink open, but it does need several days and nights of sustained cold temperatures to build and maintain safe skating conditions.
Although we were able to open a few days over the holidays, snow, freezing rain and regrettably having to repair continuously, it did set us back.
With the forecast this week, any work we have been able to accomplish has been affected. Our goal is to have the outdoor rink open for this weekend, but with the above freezing temperatures, we may not be able to open just yet.
Please keep watching the Town of Gananoque Facebook page on the status of the outdoor rink. We will also post the schedule once it is open, but again our team is working hard to just get it open, and we thank you for your patience.
PRIVATE RENTALS AT THE GBM:
At this time, we have decided as a team to pause private rentals on the outdoor rink this season. Our focus will be to get the rink open and ready to use for public skating and shinny hockey. But with the uncertainty of the weather and not wanting to disappoint, we feel that it is best to keep it open for public use only and maximize community use.
Ready to Play – Make Your Own History!
The GBM Canada 150 Outdoor Rink Open for Drop By Use starting mid-late December pending weather and is Open Daily for drop-in use. Please visit the Town of Gananoque Facebook page for updates and schedules.
The Rink is also Open for Special Events, Tournaments and Private Rentals
- Birthday & Corporate parties
- Ball Hockey Tournaments
- Concerts
- Cornhole Tournament
- Events/demo/show, i.e. Rodeo
- Exhibition Games and Fundraisers
- Employer Events
- Festivals of Events
- Family Skates
- Kids Camps (sharing use of GBM 150 rink, Indoor Arena, hall rental, soccer, basketball, ball field, etc.)
- Markets
- Private Rentals
- Roller Blading/Roller Skating
- Ringette
- Shuffle Board Tournaments
- Special Events
- Team Practices and Skates
- Tournaments
- Training Camps and Clinics
Contact Lori Higgs, Superintendent of Marina & Recreation to book your event by emailing marinarecreation@gananoque.ca.
Please be advised that hockey nets are available, but you must bring your own sticks and equipment. Participation is first come, please limit use and share the space with all users. The score clock is available for private rentals and must be requested in advance prior to your arrival.
Dressing rooms are not provided, and participants are asked to come ready to play/skate. Biscuit pucks and hard like items intended for shooting are not permitted. Please use ball hockey balls and pucks only.
FREE PUBLIC SKATING TIMES AT THE GBM CANADA 150 OUTDOOR RINK: Participants of all ages can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. In a continuous flow with the rest of skaters. No sticks or pucks, strollers or outside skating aides are permitted during these opportunities. This is an open unsupervised skate. Standard skating supports are permitted. No horseplay, tag or racing is permitted
GBM Canada 150 Outdoor Rink Advertising Opportunity
The Town of Gananoque is excited to be able to offer an advertising opportunity to businesses on the inside dasher boards of the GBM Canada 150 Outdoor Rink. As there will be limited spaces for these ads, advertisements will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. The cost is $325.00 plus HST for a Busmark vinyl board ad. (Design, creation and installation costs of the sign is the responsibility of the advertiser).
We look forward to securing these advertisements and installing the ads as soon as possible for the 2025/2026 season. Businesses that secure advertising now will be given the first opportunity to renew each season.
We look forward to having your business advertise and expect an exciting future for this new facility in our community for years to come.
Please confirm by email your interest and commitment as soon as possible by emailing Lori Higgs, Superintendent of Marina & Recreation at marinarecreation@gananoque.ca.
All advertising spaces will be confirmed upon completion of a signed advertising Agreement with the Town and full payment is received.
