GUELPH, ONTARIO
Guelph ice rinks and arenas
Guelph has five city arenas open or opening, the Sleeman Centre downtown and two rinks at the university. Here is where each one is and what it is used for.
| Arena | Address | Ice |
|---|---|---|
| West End Community Centre | 21 Imperial Road South | Two NHL-size rinks |
| Victoria Road Recreation Centre | 151 Victoria Road North | One pad |
| Exhibition Park Arena | 70 Division Street | Seasonal rink |
| Centennial Arena | 373 College Avenue West | One indoor rink |
| South End Community Centre | 25 Poppy Drive West | Twin pads (not yet open) |
| Sleeman Centre | 50 Woolwich Street | One rink |
| Gryphon Centre Arena | 149 Reynolds Walk (University of Guelph) | Red and Gold rinks |
City of Guelph arenas
The city’s recreation line is 519-837-5699. It answers for every city arena below except South End Community Centre, which is not open yet.
West End Community Centre
21 Imperial Road South, Guelph, ON N1K 1X3 · Map · city facility page
About 180 seats. The city asks rink users to park at the back of the building. Hosts city shinny and public skating.
Victoria Road Recreation Centre
151 Victoria Road North, Guelph, ON N1E 5H5 · Map · city facility page
About 250 seats. The pad becomes a dry floor in summer. Hosts city shinny and public skating.
Exhibition Park Arena
70 Division Street, Guelph, ON N1H 4R5 · Map · city facility page
The city lists it as open from September 1 to May 15 each year.
Centennial Arena
373 College Avenue West, Guelph, ON N1G 1T2 · Map · city facility page
The city’s page said the rink was closed for repairs until October 5, 2026. Check that it has reopened before you go.
South End Community Centre
25 Poppy Drive West, Guelph, ON N1L 1G1 · Map · city facility page
The city lists it as scheduled to open in fall 2026 and says it is not yet taking facility bookings.
The Storm’s rink
Sleeman Centre
50 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3T9 · Map · venue parking directions
Home of the Guelph Storm, with 4,715 seats for hockey. It opened in 2000. It is a game venue, so a Storm ticket is different from a public skate booking. See Storm games.
University of Guelph
Gryphon Centre Arena
149 Reynolds Walk, Guelph, ON N1G 4Z8 · Map · university skating and hockey page
Two rinks, Red and Gold. The university runs drop-in skating and 18+ drop-in hockey here, and the Gryphons varsity teams play here. See adult hockey for who can use it.
Which arena for what?
| What you want | Start here |
|---|---|
| See the Storm | Storm games |
| Play drop-in hockey | shinny sessions at West End and Victoria Road |
| Public or family skating | public skating at West End and Victoria Road |
| Rent an ice slot | ice rentals |
| Attend a youth practice | minor hockey options; the team’s schedule names the arena |
One last check
Open the organizer’s booking or schedule on the day you go. A cancellation, tournament or facility change can make an old screenshot misleading.