Caution Updated:

  • New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

Facility features - Father David Bauer Arena

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules

View skating & drop-in hockey schedules PDF of skating & drop-in hockey schedules
  • One Olympic ice surface – 200' x 100'
  • Home of the:
    • U of C Dino's
    • NWCAA - Northwest Calgary Athletic Association 
    • Girl’s Hockey Calgary
    • Western Hockey League
  • 1750 person spectator seating capacity
  • One meeting room seating 20 people
  • One concession open game nights
  • Hot and cold vending machines

For your safety and enjoyment helmets (CSA approved) are strongly recommended for all participants during ice activity and in particular for children and youth.

Looking for more places to skate? The City runs 19 Arenas at 12 locations in Calgary.​​​​​​​