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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
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Port Hardy Recreation
Register today! Must be a strong swimmer.
Register Here:
🔹Online: app.univerusrec.com/porthardyrecreationpub/index.asp
🔹 Stop by Port Hardy Recreation (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
🔹 Call us at 250.949.6686 ext. 201
Explore our programs here: gqr.sh/A3pP
Beginner Youth Masters | Ages 7 - 10
Mon & Wed | Jan 7 - 28
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
7/$56
Register by Jan 2
Are you looking to advance your 3-beginner strokes; front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke & learn a new stroke? Join us in a program focusing on building upon your swim kids strokes, and learning new skills associated with competitive swimming.
Intermediate Youth Masters | Ages 11 - 17
Mon & Wed | Feb 4 - Mar 11 | no lesson Feb 16
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
10/$80
Register by Jan 29
This program is designed for swimmers who are ready to develop advanced techniques, build endurance and engage in structured, team-based training. Focusing on all 4 strokes, starts and turns, training sets and race strategies. Swimming at a swimmer 5 level is recommended.
Instructor: Kristian Jensen
The family would really appreciate them back.
If you know who has them, we ask you to please kindly return them to the front desk of the Recreation Centre.
We appreciate your help in this matter.
Wednesday, December 31
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Sensory Friendly (for those needing a quieter atmosphere)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm General Public
4:45 pm - Massive balloon drop!
Lots to do including ice skating, toboggan run, shinny hockey, face painting, popcorn, bouncy castles and games!
Location: Arena and Civic Centre
There will be ice skating, toboggan run, shinny hockey, popcorn, face painting, bouncy castles and games!
Plus a massive balloon drop at 4:45 pm
Sensory Friendly 1-2:30 pm for those needing a quieter atmosphere
General Public 3-5 pm
See you there!
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas season filled with joy, rest, and time with loved ones.


