Bo Horvat Community Centre (West Lorne)

West Lorne, ON · Public skating times & prices

Rebuilt after a fire in 1968, renamed for NHL player Bo Horvat, and the 2023 Kraft Hockeyville winner

Public skating at Bo Horvat Community Centre (West Lorne): the next 7 days

Tuesday, October 13

  • · Parent and Tot Skate · free
  • · Adult Skate · CA$5

Thursday, October 15

  • · Parent and Tot Skate · free

Saturday, October 17

  • · Public Skate · free
Address
171 Graham Road, West Lorne, ON
Phone
519-785-0560 ext 238
Website
westelgin.net
The empty Bo Horvat ice with its new boards, scoreboard and benches along the far side. — Bo Horvat Community Centre (West Lorne)
The empty Bo Horvat ice with its new boards, scoreboard and benches along the far side. Photo: Municipality of West Elgin · Source

West Lorne's arena, rebuilt after a 1968 fire

West Lorne Arena was rebuilt after a fire in 1968 and has been a hub for the communities of West Lorne, Rodney and Dutton ever since. It has a single pad of ice, with boards renovated in summer 2026. Since the rebuild, the arena has been full every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with families on the ice or supporting behind the scenes.

NHL player Bo Horvat grew up at the arena. He started with the West Lorne Comets before moving up to the OHL's London Knights, and the building was renamed the Bo Horvat Community Centre in his honour. Three communities use the arena, and the communities sometimes operate as if they are separate.

West Lorne won the title of Kraft Hockeyville in 2023, which brought arena upgrades and the chance to host an NHL preseason game. The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 in front of a sold-out Joe Thornton Community Centre, and the prize money helped renovate the 55-year-old building.

Before you head out.

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

Admission

Saturday community skates are free (sponsored); weekday parent and tot is free, and adult skate and adult stick and puck are CA$5.

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Skates & rentals

Skate sharpening costs CA$10.

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Booking & check-in

The arena season opened September 14, 2026 and closes at the end of March (date to be decided). Weekday drop-ins: parent and tot Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-9:30, adult skate Tuesday 9:30-11:00, adult stick and puck Thursday 9:30-11:00.

Source checked · · Official source

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