Vankleek Hill Arena

Picture of the arena and the ice

Rehabilitation of the Vankleek Hill Arena

The Arena Rehabilitation Project is officially completed. 

 Brief Summary and Timeframe

In February 2022, two major capital fundings for its aging arena in Vankleek Hill were announced to the Township of Champlain.  At 45 years of age, the arena slab was beyond its lifespan and needed to be replaced. This important project ensured its ongoing availability to the many local ice user groups, and avoided the added costs of emergency replacement. Furthermore, the capital funding received allowed for other important upgrades to be made to our beloved arena that further make it a more inclusive, healthy and safe environment for everyone. 

Timeframe

The Vankleek Hill Community Centre closed on the last day of ice on March 31, 2022. 

  • Phase 1: June 2022 to March 31, 2023
  • Phase 2: September 2022 to August 2023
 Phase 1

The Vankleek Hill Community’s arena construction resulted in a brand new slab and energy efficient upgrades that have resulted in gas, hydro and greenhouse gas savings (GHG). The ice slab project included:

  • Removal and replacement of the concrete slab.

  • New dasher boards and netting

  • New, higher and safe glass

  • Upgrades to scoring booth and players benches

  • New sports flooring around the rink

  • New gate lift for ice resurfacer

  • Additional overhead bleacher heaters
 Phase 2

Other projects in 2023 included (phase 2):  

  • Upgrades to lobby washrooms

  • Upgrades to lobby flooring and furnishings

  • New automatic doors at front entrance

  • Address structural, mechanical and electrical deficiencies

  • Accessibility upgrades

  • Replacement of existing fire alarm and panel system

  • Additional smoke and heat detectors

  • New emergency lighting

  • Ventilation upgrades

  • New CO monitoring system

  • New exterior facade improvements (provisional)

  • New rink area storage rooms (provisional)

On this page

  1. Facility
  2. Public skating and pick-up hockey schedule
  3. Ice rental fees
  4. Junior C Cougars
  5. Eastern Prescott Russell Minor Hockey Association
  6. Canteen
  7. Location

 Facility Description

The Vankleek Hill Arena offers ice time for numerous activities including hockey, broomball, skating lessons and public skating. This facility is also available for corporate events, conventions, trade shows, receptions and parties.

  • Ice surface 193' x 85'
  • Available September through April
  • Six dressing rooms with washrooms and showers
  • Seating over 250 spectators
  • Reception hall complete with a bar, audio visual equipment and a commercial kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Accessible washroom and accessible seating

FREE Public Skating and Pick-Up (shinny) Hockey Schedule

Individuals of 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult or guardian at all times. 

To view the schedule, please visit our calendar.

Public Skating and Pick-Up Hockey Schedule

Rental Fees

General Public
Rental Fees for General Public
Type of Rental Fees[1]
Prime time (weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and all days weekends) $192.00
Non-prime time (weekdays before 5:00 p.m.) $123.00
Drop-in last minute ((must call arena the day of to verify availability) $73.00
Holidays (Township reserves the right to refuse request) $248.00
Party on ice (include hall rental and insurance) $145.00
 EPRMHA, Cougars, VKH Skating Club, VKH Rockets
Rental Fees for Champlain Associations
Type of Rental Fees[1]
Prime time (weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and all days weekends) $130.00
Non-prime time (weekdays before 5:00 p.m.) $123.00
Minor Hockey
Rental Fees for Other Minor Hockey Association
Type of Rental Fees[1]
Prime time (weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and all days weekends) $192.00
Non-prime time (weekdays before 5:00 p.m.) $123.00
 Schools
Rental Fees for Schools
Type of Rental Fees[1]
High schools $94.00
Elementary schools $73.00
 Tournament
Rental Fees for Tournament
Type of Rental Fees[1]
Kids tournament $140.00
Adult recreational tournament $203.00
 Summer Slab
Rental Fees for the Slab
Type of Rental Fees[1]
Adult - Prime time (weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and all days weekends) $73.00
Adult - Non-prime time (weekdays before 5:00 p.m.) $62.00
Kids - Prime time (weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and all days weekends) $62.00
Kids - Non-prime time (weekdays before 5:00 p.m.) $52.00
Tradeshows (12 hours) $766.00
Set-up after business hours $140.00

[1]  Taxes not included. Prices are given for information purposes. If there are differences between the rates given on the website and in the User Fees document adopted by Council, the User Fees document shall be taken as correct.

Home of the Junior C Cougars

The Cougars is playing in the National Capital Junior Hockey League (NCJHL). The NCJHL  has been in existence since 1969 and boasts a long history of very competitive hockey. Visit their website or facebook page for more information and for their schedule.
Website iconCougars Website Facebook iconCougars Facebook Page

Eastern Prescott Russell Minor Hockey Association

The Eastern Prescott Russell Minor Hockey Association (EPRMHA) is developing hockey skills, friendships, sportsmanship, teamwork, & many more lifelong skills. Visit their website or facebook page for more information and for their schedule.
Website iconEPRMHA Website Facebook iconEPRMHA Facebook Page

Canteen

Vankleek Hill Arena Canteen is open from October 1 to April 1.

Business Hours
Day Schedule
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday (Cougars game night) 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday (No Cougars game) 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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