Arctic Spas Recreation Complex

Thorsby, AB · Public skating times & prices

Thorsby's arena took the Arctic Spas name in 2011 and got a new ice floor in 2026

Public skating at Arctic Spas Recreation Complex: the next 7 days

Thursday, October 15

  • · Public Skate · free

Admission and skate rental

Admission
free · Official source
Address
4901 48 Ave, Thorsby, AB T0C 2P0
Phone
(780) 789-4041
Website
thorsby.ca
The green-clad arena wall with the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex sign and polar-bear logo. — Arctic Spas Recreation Complex
The green-clad arena wall with the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex sign and polar-bear logo. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
The arena sheet from behind one net, looking down the ice toward the far boards and the Arctic Spas logo. — Arctic Spas Recreation Complex
The arena sheet from behind one net, looking down the ice toward the far boards and the Arctic Spas logo. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

A village arena named for a hot tub maker

The Arctic Spas Recreation Complex carries the name of a local company. Arctic Spas, the hot tub maker, had been based in the village of Thorsby for about ten years when the Thorsby Recreation complex was to be renamed for it on 15 December 2011, in a sponsorship planned for at least eight years. The announcement described the complex as providing the community with a wide range of services and venues.

The arena floor is more than 40 years old, and the refrigeration lines beneath the ice are as old. Several brine leaks had been treated with sealant in earlier years, until a technical review found that the sealant was no longer holding and a full replacement was chosen.

The work got under way in late March 2026. Demolition removed all of the concrete, boards and piping in April, and the new floor was installed from mid-May. Town officials planted Canadian coins in the concrete at centre ice for good fortune, and the arena was due to reopen to the public in late September in time for the winter season.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

The Town of Thorsby's October 2026 program guide says the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex offers weekly free ice times to the community, including the Thursday 3 to 4:45 pm public skate.

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Skating with children

Helmets are mandatory for everyone on the ice, and hockey sticks, pucks and other equipment are not permitted during public skate.

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Rink rules

Hockey sticks, pucks and other equipment are not permitted during public skate.

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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.