If you are part of a recreation organization in Gananoque and would like to be listed on our webpage, please email marinarecreation@gananoque.ca
Public Skating at the Lou Jeffries Arena starts Sunday September 8th, 2024 and runs until March 23, 2025.
PUBLIC SKATING:
Participants of all ages can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. In a continuous flow with the rest of skaters. No sports equipment or outside skating aides are permitted during these opportunities. This is an open unsupervised skate. Standard skating supports are permitted, Wheel chairs are allowed, but must be cleaned before entering ice surface. No horseplay, tag or racing is permitted.
PARENT & TOT:
Parents and Tots (or grandparents, caregivers, etc.), can enjoy this open skate, with no instructor. Strollers, pylons, sleds or chairs are not permitted on the ice. Standard skating supports are permitted. No carrying children while on the ice surface. All participants must wear ice skates. CSA approved helmet are recommended but not required.
ADULT SENIOR SKATE:
Come out and enjoy the music, friendship, and exercise. Skilled, novice, and beginner skaters welcome. Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants but not required. For skaters 18 years and up.
***Please Note: Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply due to Tournament Play and Private Bookings. Closed on Holidays. Please see calendar at arena.
As of August 2024, the following Public Skates will not be offered due to booked Tournament Play:
Nov 17th, Dec 29th, Jan 5th, Jan 19th
Public Skating
$3.00 person
($4.00 person non-contributing)
Sunday 2:00-3:30pm
Monday 3:30-5:00pm
Tuesday 2:30-4:00pm
Wednesday 2:30-4:00pm
Thursday 3:30-5:00pm
Parent & Tot Skating
Wednesday & Friday 10:30-11:30am
Senior & Adult Skating
Wednesday & Friday 1:00-2:30pm
Parent & Tot & Adult/Senior Skate
$2.00 person
($3.00 person non-contributing)
PAYMENT CASH ONLY FOR ALL PUBLIC SKATES, PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE IF POSSIBLE
Skate aids are permitted. No chairs, sleds, strollers/carriages, shoes/boots, pucks or sticks on the ice during public skate times. Non-Contributing Rates are for participants that reside outside the Town of Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands (TLTI).
The Lou Jeffries Arena is closed during these holidays throughout the year:
- Thanksgiving Day Closed
- Christmas Eve (1/2 day only close at 11am)
- Christmas Day Closed
- Boxing Day Closed
- New Year’s (1/2 day only close at 11am)
- New Year’s Day Closed
- Family Day Closed
2023/24 Season Ice Rental Fees (Contributing and Non-Contributing Fees):
The new rate fee entitled “Non-Contributing” was initiated in order to charge a higher ice rental fee to any user group that is not based out of the municipalities that contribute to the yearly operating and capital costs required to maintain the TLTI/Gananoque Lou Jefferies Arena. The new rate fee will apply to any user group(s) that are outside of the Town of Gananoque and Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands (TLTI).
Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink (GBM)
The GBM Canada 150 Rink will be open mid May for public use.
Please note: Private bookings at the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink are currently not available at this time.
New Co-ed Group Fitness Classes in Gananoque starting in September!
Register in advance by calling 613-382-2149 x 1414 or email marinarecreation@gananoque.ca
1 Class a Week $60 / 2 Classes a Week $100 or Drop In For $10/Class
This is a 10-week session for both classes*
Afterglow Fitness Class
Monday nights starting Sept 16th 6-7pm, Upstairs Hall Lou Jeffries Arena. Strength train and sculpt using hand weights and your body weight while toning and applying concentrated moves in this 1-hour class led to music in a group atmosphere by Fitness Instructor Lori Higgs. It’s a total body workout that’s totally doable for anyone and everyone looking to get fit.
This is a co-ed class, and all fitness levels are welcome. Please bring hand weights, a mat and water.
BODY60 Fitness Class
Wednesday nights starting Sept 18th 6-7pm, Upstairs Hall Lou Jeffries Arena. This BODY60 Class uses your bodyweight to get you into an optimal training zone and boost fitness levels in a cardio driven class followed by a core segment. Whether Cardio Boxfit, HIIT, or Tabata style, you never know what you are going to get, except a great workout! This class is intense, but it’s worth it because you’ll be burning fat and calories while working out in a group atmosphere to music and being led by Fitness
Instructor Lori Higgs. This class is a co-ed class and open to all fitness levels. Please bring hand weights, a mat and water.
Senior Fitness Classes
Upstairs at the Lou Jeffries Arena Mon & Wed mornings
https://cphcare.ca/service/seniors-exercise-fall-prevention/
Homebody Yoga Studio
A welcoming space where you can stretch, move and rejuvenate your body. It was created for the community of Gananoque to gather and melt away daily stresses. The Studio is located above the Homebody Wellness store at 116 King Street East. Whether you are an experienced yogi, returning to the mat, or trying out yoga for the first time, there are a variety of classes to choose from. Starting in April they are offering a monthly unlimited yoga membership as well as drop-in classes.
Check them out and sign-up for your class at homebodywellness.com
Tennis & Pickleball - Free use of facility - 600 King St.
Badminton
Location - TIES in Lansdowne. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:00 - 9:30. The club has a great mix of skill and includes teenagers to members in their seventies. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to phone (613.382.5303).
Tennis Club
Monday-Saturday 9:00am-11:00am
relaxsun2@gmail.com
Contact is Judy Orr
Pickleball
Gananoque Pickleball Club
Recreational Play for all experience/fitness levels.
Fall/Winter
As far as indoor play, Thursday evenings (starting late October) until January. After the Christmas holidays, we will be playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 for recreational play and beginners and from 7:30-9:00 for intermediate more competitive experienced players. Drop in fee is 5$. No sign up, just show up at appropriate times.
Gananoque Secondary School
175 William Street, S., Gananoque
Spring/Summer
Tuesday/Thursday/Fridays mornings: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday night : 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Lou Jeffries Arena Sports Courts
600 King Street, E., Gananoque
For more Information, please contact Nicole Tyo
nicroy.tyo@cogeco.ca or 613-382-1038
Tai Chi Easy Class
Relax your body, calm your mind, release tension, improve flexibility/strength, support breathing, sleep better and more with Tai Chi Easy™.
A holistic fitness practice which combines Qigong and Tai Chi 6 form in a moving meditation using breath work and focused intention in a series of gentle yet powerful, rhythmic movements and stretches to help you improve the flow of “chi” throughout the body.
Plus....Enjoy a guided meditation afterwards to enhance your experience!
Your investment is $85 per six week session. We meet Friday mornings 10:30 am upstairs at the Lou Jeffries Arena. Pre-registration is required.
Contact KRC Wellness, Kim Cross, RRPr
Email: krcwellness@gmail.com
Phone: (613) 539-1462
www.krcwellness.com
Curling
Gananoque Curling Club, 300 William Street
613-382-3281
http://www.gananoquecurlingclub.com/
Gananoque Curling Club Youth Curling
www.gananoquecurlingclub.com Or call; 613-382-3281 for information
Pilates
Private Training & Group Classes
https://www.pinestreetpilates.ca/
Golfing
Gananoque Golf & Country Club, 211 Golf Club Lane
613-382-1670
https://www.gangolfclub.ca/
Green Acres Golf Course, Hwy #32, Gananoque
613-382-4653
Basketball
JR NBA Youth Basketball Program Gananoque (ages 5+ and co-ed)
GSS Saturdays 9am-1:30pm
email: info@tibl3x3.com
Softball 1000 Islands Minor Ball 613-659-3080
(Our ball diamond at 600 King Street East, is very under utilized. If anyone has an interest in resurrecting adult soft ball please contact Lori 613-382-2149 ext,1414 or email marinarecreaion@gananoque.ca at the Recreation Centre. 613-382-2248)
Aquatic Programs
Please note these programs are offered out of town.
CFB Kingston
CFB Kingston - Public Access
City of Kingston
Courses Start Page
Brockville & Kingston YMCA
2023 Winter Program Guide
Gananoque Legion
55 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1E8
Phone: (613) 382-3023
Youth Programs
FlashPointe Dance Studio 613-483-8382 flashpointe.dancestudio@gmail.com
LEGO Club and Other Programming - Gananoque Public Library Programs – Gananoque Public Library, gananoquelibrary.ca
RIVER RAT BASKETBALL Thousand Island Elementary School
Call 613-382-2415 for information
MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION For information please visit www.ganminorhockey.com
Early Registrations held in June, take advantage of reduced rates and register early
GANANOQUE SKATING CLUB Can Skate and Figure Skating programs
For information please visit, https://skateontario.org/clubs/gananoque-skating-club/
GANANOQUE ROYALS GIRLS HOCKEY Contact : registrar@ganroyals.ca
THOUSAND ISLANDS YOUTH BOXING CLUB
400 Stone St. N, Gananoque
Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday, kids class/open gym 5-6pm
Adult class 6-7pm, Saturday Mornings 8:30-9:30am
Come out and enjoy a fun fitness class, all ages, all fitness levels!
Contact, tiyboxingclub@gmail.com for more details.
TIMFL (Thousand Islands Minor Footbal League) www.timfl.com
Chad Haffie chadhaffie@gmail.com
GANANQOUE TLTI LITTLE LEAGUE BALL Kristy MacLeod kristymacleod@hotmail.com
PEGASUS SOCCER www.pegasusac.ca
1000 ISLAND MINOR SOCCER 613-659-2415
TOWNSHIP SWIM PROGRAM 613-659-2415
Gananoque Boys & Girls Soccer League
Contact: Jessica Steacy socceringan@gmail.com
Gan Girls Soccer (Teen Girls 14+ & Women)
gangirlsoccer@gmail.com
Focus on skill development and having fun!
GANANOQUE CANOE CLUB
Stacy Wilson –613-382-0012 (winter) Club –613-382-1251 (Summer)
http://cfly.ca/canoe/Gananoque.htm
YOUTH PADDLING CLUB
613-329-6265
https://www.frontenacarchbiosphere.ca/nature-programs/summer-camps/landon-bay
GROUND ZERO PAINTBALL 384 Marble Rock Road 613-382-1277
YOUTH BALL HOCKEY Ages 6—12 Contact: Joe Jansen—613-328-7969
GANANOQUE SKATE PARK Free use park open until dark
BMX Available for riding in the summer months at your own use
GANANOQUE SPLASH PAD AND BEACH Free use Facility Opens in May for the season - Joel Stone Park
ONTARIO EARLY YEARS 375 William Street South 613-382-8220
www.leedsgrenville.com/en/live/communityprograms/ontarioearlyyearscentres.asp
