Arena and Ice Rentals

To schedule rentals at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena, please contact us (Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) by emailing communityservicesbookings@mindenhills.ca or by calling 705-286-1936 ext. 554.

Completed Rental Contracts must be returned to the Administrative Assistant and payment made in full 48 hours in advance of all weekend and evening ice rentals.  Assisting staff do not handle payments for any facilities.

S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena Rental Rates 

Arena and Ice Rental Rates
Service Fee
Non-primetime Ice Rental per hour (Monday to Friday before 4:00 PM) 

$87.55 Resident rate, $109.45 *Non-resident rate

Minor Group Ice per hour 

$87.55 Resident Rate, $109.45 *Non-resident rate

Primetime Ice Rental (Weekdays after 4:00 PM, All Weekends) $125.00 Resident rate, $156.25 *Non-resident rate
Tournament Ice Rental $133.00 per hour
Stat Days Additional 20%
Summer Ice per hour - Hockey School, other groups June 1 to August 31 $233.80 Resident rate, $292.25
Summer Ice per hour - Minor Hockey, Skating Club June 1 to August 31 $130.00 Resident rate, $162.50 *Non-resident rate
Figure Skating Ticket Ice Rental $4.75 per person; $42.75 - 10 passes
Community Centre Room Rental for Minor Hockey or Figure Skating when the rental includes a minimum of 4 hours of ice rental per day. $43.50 per hour, maximum $108 per day
Permit Cancellations by Contract holders Casual, One Time, or Seasonal
$30.00
Rink Area Rental $1,147.50 per day or night
Special Occasion Permit Surcharge $222.50
Hourly Rate for floor sports $55.50
* Definition of "Non-resident": The non-resident rate applies to an organization or individual that does not reside or pay property taxes within the County of Haliburton.

All prices are before applicable taxes and fees and are subject to change.  Please contact the Community Services Department for confirmation.

All Facility Bookings require payment of deposit at time of booking (cash, debit, cheque, visa or mastercard). Balance of facility rental booking is due 30 days prior to booked date. Tentative bookings are not available. Bookings can be secured over the phone with a credit card payment.

All liquor licenced events require $5 Million in liability coverage.  If proof of insurance cannot be provided, then insurance can be purchased through the department via the LCIS program.

Cancellation Fees
Type Refund Rate
More than 30 days notice. $50.00 Administrative fee
Less than 30 days notice. 40% Refund
Cancellation by Management due to violation of facility use rules. No Refund

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