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Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena
One of the most popular recreation facilities operated by the District of Port Hardy is the 450-seat Don Cruickshank Memorial Ice Arena, where a regulation ice surface is home to hockey players and recreational skaters from September to March. This facility offers an 85′ x 200′ ice surface with seating capacity for 450 people.
Men’s and women’s hockey leagues, three North Island Eagles rep hockey teams, and numerous minor hockey house teams utilize this facility. The Port Hardy Arena also offers a warm room available to ice users for birthday parties or special events. Please call 250.949.6686 for a list of available ice time or to book a special event. Space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Port Hardy Recreation: Swimming Pool, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena & Dryland Fitness
Port Hardy Recreation
Join us at the Recreation Centre on Friday, October 24th for a full day of activities!
⛸️ Public Skate – FREE
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
👨👩👧👦 Family Skate – FREE
12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
🏊 Public Swim – FREE
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
🏒 Youth Hockey – $2
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
🥅 Stick & Puck – $2
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
Come out and enjoy the day off with friends and family. There’s something for everyone!
We’re celebrating the amazing volunteers who make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected! 💛
✨ This breakfast is our way of saying THANK YOU! ✨
Come enjoy delicious food, great company, and a morning dedicated to you — our incredible volunteers.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 am
📍 Location: Civic Centre
🎉Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-appreciation-breakfast-tickets-1781846223019?aff=oddtdtcreator
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🙌💛
#VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityStrong #ThankYouVolunteers
Our Try-It Day is just around the corner — don’t miss your chance to see if you’ve got what it takes to join our team!
📅 Program Dates: Nov 17 – Dec 17
🕒 Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:45 – 5:15 PM
👥 Ages: 9 – 17
This fall, take your swimming to the next level with structured, team-based training that builds endurance, perfects all four strokes, and sharpens your race strategies.
⚠️ Mandatory Try-Outs: Friday, Oct 24
📞 Call now to reserve your spot: (250) 949-6686 ext. 201
🚨 Spaces are limited and filling fast — don’t wait! Dive in today and be part of something great! 🌊
We’re celebrating the amazing volunteers who make our community stronger, kinder, and more connected! 💛
✨ This breakfast is our way of saying THANK YOU! ✨
Come enjoy delicious food, great company, and a morning dedicated to you — our incredible volunteers.
📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 am
📍 Location: Civic Centre
🎉Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-appreciation-breakfast-tickets-1781846223019?aff=oddtdtcreator
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🙌💛
#VolunteerAppreciation #CommunityStrong #ThankYouVolunteers
Aquafit is back on this week! 🙌
Can’t wait to see
you there!