Skating

Come experience the best ice in Castle Downs!
Access to the rinks are free with your skate tag or community membership card; drop-in for non-members is available for $2. This year with COVID-19 affecting many of the things we do, the community league will not be loaning out equipment. Sign ups will need to have each persons name and contact information.

Current rules:

max 10 people to be on the ice
social distancing must be maintained (shiny is allowed at the moment as long as 2m distance is maintained)
skate shack and washrooms will be closed
please arrive within 10 minutes of your booking time.

Please be kind and share the ice. The time limit is to give everyone a chance to have some fun.

Rink Hours

Saturday 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

1:30 pm - 3 pm Free Skate
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm First group of shinny
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Second group of shinny

Sunday 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

1:30 pm - 3 pm Free Skate
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm First group of shinny
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Second group of shinny

Sign-up to hold your place on the ice. Download the CommuniBee App to book the rink and get closure notices.

Rentals available Monday - Friday in 2-hour slots.

Rental tickets are available in the shop on the CommuniBee App.

Tickets will need to be purchase a minimum of 3 days in advance.

Anti-Racism Book Club

Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas Tree Recycling starts on January 11th for pickups. Please remember to have your tree out set out before 7 am. Pick up of the tree may occur any time after that, but we don't want you missing out.

Trees will need to be prepared in advance by removing all ornaments, tinsel etc. and cutting them to a maximum of 6ft lengths.

Those who live in condos, apartments, townhouses should take their trees to the Recycling Depot or Eco Centre. It will be free to dispose of them till January 30th.

Winter Neighbourhood Challenge

We know there are some very creative and fun people in Lorelei and Beaumaris. Every 1st and 15th of the month till March 15th enter to win the Winter Neighbourhood Challenge. See what each challenge is and submit your entry. Then post it on social media using #yegneighbouring. The first challenge: Physical Fitness ends January 14th!

Sledding

Have you been feeling a little cooped up? The Beaumaris Park hill is a great place to get out and get some fresh air. Take your sled and be ready for some great laughs with the family. Afterwards, warm up with a hot chocolate for the perfect family day

Stormwater Lake Safety

Beaumaris Lake is a storm-water lake. The lake is fed by five other lakes and with the water moving continuously, the ice does not freeze like an ordinary lake would. Weak spots occur making it unsafe for any activity. People and even pets could easily fall through the ice. Please stay off the ice and stay safe. Should your pet go out on the ice it is not advisable to go out after them. Learn more about storm-water lakes