Recreation Newsletter - December 2025
Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond opening soon!
Lace up and get ready for the winter season. Cogeco Skating at the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond opens soon. Watch our social media channels for the official start date.
The pond will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather and ice conditions permitting, through to March. The Pond is also open on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. Before you head out, make sure you call the Ice Conditions Hotline at 905 335 7738, ext. 8587.
Enjoy free skating all winter, with free skate lending available on site.
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Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skating
Grab your skates, Burlington! From Tuesday, Dec. 21 to Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, you can hit the ice for free, courtesy of Tim Hortons. Whether you’re perfecting your skating or just trying for the first time, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
Free skating will be drop-in only, and no online reservation is needed. Skate is first first-come, first-served until capacity is reached. Check out all the dates and locations and make some frosty memories!
- Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 to Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
Give a holiday gift that inspires play and fitness
Our recreation gift cards open the door to play and fitness all year. They can be used for program registrations, drop-in passes, memberships, and facility rentals, making them a flexible choice for anyone on your list. Recreation gift cards are available in $10, $25, or $50 amounts. These can be bought online or in person at any of our facilities with customer service.
For the golfer in your life, Tyandaga Golf Gift Certificates come in $50, $100, $150, and $200 options. Can only buy these Available online till December 22, 2025.
Shop online from home for instant gifting or pick one up at our recreation customer service counter during program hours.
Give a holiday gift that brings people together and keeps them active.
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Book now and make the most of the holiday season!
Stay active, connect with friends, and make lasting memories this holiday season. Whether you’re shooting hoops, hosting a family skate party, or planning a festive get-together, our gyms and ice rinks are ready for you - now at special discounted rates!
Here are some ideas for the ice and gyms rentals:
- Bring your family for a leisure skate at any one of our arenas and head over to the local cafe for hot chocolate afterwards!
- Gather friends for a lively hockey game.
- Book a single or double gym at Alton, Brant Hills, or Tansley Woods Community Centres for a family-friendly competition game of volleyball, basketball, badminton or even pickleball.
The promotion offers discounts on all ice rinks and gym rental bookings between Dec. 1, to Jan. 4, 2026.
Rates and fees
- Ice - $147.07/hr
- Double Gym - $65.84/hr
- Single Gym - $41.52/hr
Pro-tip: You can book these facilities yourself by logging into your Live and Play account.
Learn more on our Rent a Facility or Park page… Book online today…
Winter 2026 recreation programs are open for registration
We have something for everyone to enjoy, whether you play pickleball, registering for March Break camps, want to learn a musical instrument or want to take swimming lessons, we have you covered. Individuals can register for themselves or those on their family accounts.
Student Theatre 2026 shows at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre
The best presents aren’t under the tree- they're on stage. Share the gift of theatre this holiday season.
- May 21 at 7:30 p.m.
- May 22 at 11 a.m./7:30 p.m.
- July 9 at 11 a.m./2:30 p.m.
- July 23 at 11 a.m./2:30 p.m.
Tickets for sale at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
Outdoor winter activities at Tyandaga Golf Course
Winter at Tyandaga Golf Club is anything but quiet! With the city’s most stunning views as your backdrop, you and your crew can hike, snowshoe, or glide through the trails on cross-country skis.
Feeling competitive? Try out disc golf just bring your own discs! And when the snow piles up, grab your sleds and race down the hills for some classic tobogganing fun.
Whether you’re chasing adventure or just soaking in the scenery, Tyandaga is the ultimate winter playground.
Recreation Services
Recreation, Community and Culture customer service is available to assist you in-person, by phone and email.
- email Recreation, Community and Culture customer service
- contact by phone 905-335-7738
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