As of March 1, we're open incrementally with limited programs and services.
The arenas in Port Colborne are located at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street, Port Colborne ON, L3K 5W3
Vale Health & Wellness Centre
The Vale Health & Wellness Centre is a state-of-the-art facility, fully accessible for sport, recreation, health, wellness, entertainment, and commerce – all under one roof – the first of its kind in the Niagara Region.
The 145,000 square foot venue includes two NHL-sized ice pads, a walking/jogging track for all season use, six outdoor bocce courts and, through partnership with the YMCA, an aquatic centre with lap and leisure pools, a gymnasium and fitness area.
The facility is nestled within the T.A. Lannan Sports Complex located at 550 Elizabeth Street that is home to six soccer fields, three baseball fields, a playground, outdoor fitness equipment and recreation trails that connect with the Welland Canal Multi-Use Trails.
Additional amenities at the Centre include a small pro shop for skate sharpening a Subway restaurant.
PLEASE NOTE, THE INDOOR TRACK IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DURING TICKETED EVENTS, INCLUDING NIAGARA WHALERS HOME GAMES.
to find activities and register for a program, inquire about facility availability and rentals, or view the drop-in programs schedule.
Arenas |
The Vale Health and Wellness Centre is home to two NHL sized rinks, and includes programs and events for all ages and skill level. Public skating, Senior & Adult Skating, Parents & Tots, Stick & Puck, 50+, Short Track Speed Skating and more are offered throughout the year. Please note that all arena programs are subject to a standard 50 minute hour to allow time for a flood. FeeIce Rental – Adult Prime Time $193/hour Ice Rental – Adult Non-Prime Time $138/hour Ice Rental – Youth Prime Time $128/hour Ice Rental – Youth Non-Prime Time $79/hour Prime Time: weekdays after 5 p.m. and all day on weekends. Non-Prime Time: weekdays from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lobby Reservations $31/hour Lobby Reservation – Not for Profit $17/hour *Rates subject to changes and modifications
Visit OnlinePort to find activities and register for a program, inquire about facility availability and rentals, or view the drop-in programs schedule. |
Minor Hockey Programs |
The City of Port Colborne has two Minor Hockey programs. |
50+ PAYP |
Pay as you Play pick up hockey for participants 50 and over. Hockey equipment is required- a fun atmosphere with no body contact. Fee$3 per person HoursFall/Winter Hours (Rink 2) Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 12:20 a.m. Friday 11 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. |
Open PAYP |
Pay as you Play pick up hockey for participants 18 and over. Hockey equipment is required- a fun atmosphere with no body contact. Fee$5 per person HoursFall/Winter Hours (Rink 1) Monday 12 -1:20 p.m. Wednesday 11 – 11:50 a.m. |
Parents & Tots |
Parents can come out and skate with their preschoolers. Skating aids are provided if required. FeePreschool Free Senior $3 Adult $4 HoursFall/Winter (Rink 2) Monday 1 – 2:20 p.m. Wednesday 1 – 2:20 p.m. Thursday 10 – 11:50 p.m. |
Public Skate |
All ages are welcome at our Public Skates. Helmets are recommended for all participants. FeeStudents & Seniors $3 Adult $4 Family $10 (Max 5, at least 1 adult 18+) HoursFall/Winter (Rink 2) Saturday 7 – 8:20 p.m. Sunday 12 -1:50 p.m. |
Senior & Adult Skate |
Program runs during the week, during the day for seniors and adults to come out and go for a skate. FeeSenior $3 Adult $4 HoursFall/Winter (Rink 1) Monday 9:30 -10: 50 a.m. Wednesday 12 -1:20 p.m. Friday 9:30 – 10:50 a.m. |
Stick & Puck |
A program for parents, children and youth. Fee$5 Adult, Students & Seniors $3 HoursFall/Winter (Rink 2) Tuesday 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. Friday 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. |
The Niagara Region has just launched a new Concussions and Minor Sports webpage to support and broaden our engagement strategy with minor sport organizations across Niagara.
Their current efforts target those team sports played by children and youth where we see the highest rates of concussions/brain injuries.