Capital Ford Glacier Arena
The Capital Ford Glacier Arena is the skating arena in Mount Pearl. It is a three-level multi-purpose complex with a boardroom, meeting room, and snack shop.
Arena #1 has 85′ x 200′ ice/floor surface including six dressing rooms, a pro shop, a first aid room, a referees room, 12 viewing booths, a 1,004 fixed seating gallery capacity, a concert capacity of 4,000, and crystal ice viewing room.
Arena #2 has 85’ x 200’ ice/floor surface including four dressing rooms, a canteen, a training room, a referees’ room, and seating for 350 spectators, including heated seating. The Capital Ford Glacier is also equipped with a cafeteria with full kitchen services and standing-room viewing onto Rink 1.
NOTICE: SKATE CANCELLATIONS OCTOBER 20-26, 2026
Please be advised that all skating activities at the Capital Ford Glacier Arena will be cancelled from Tuesday, October 20 through Monday, October 26, 2026, due to Christmas at the Glacier.
- Associations and private rentals will resume as scheduled on the evening of Monday, October 26.
- Public skating will resume on Tuesday, October 27.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we prepare for this exciting community event.
Public Skating Schedule
FALL 2026 PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE
Mondays (starting September 21)
Adult/Senior Noon Skate | 12:00 to 1:15 PM
Parent & Tot Skate | 1:30 to 2:30 PM
Tuesdays (starting October 6)
General Skate | 4:00 to 5:15 PM
Saturdays (starting October 3)
Family Skate | 2:00 to 3:15 PM
Sundays (starting October 4)
Family Skate | 2:30 to 3:45 PM
Public Skating Admission
- Adult – $5.00
- Child/Senior (50+) – $4.00
*Parent and Tot Skate – Cost is $5.00 for one adult and two children, $4.00 for each additional child, and $5.00 for each additional adult.
Public Skating Types
Parent and Tot Skate – Children 8 years and younger and their parents/guardians.
Family Skate – All ages. Parents/guardians must accompany children.
Adult Skate – Ages 17+
Guidelines
- CSA approved hockey helmets, recreational alpine skiing or snowboarding helmets must be worn on the ice at all times. No other helmets will be accepted.
- Sticks, pucks, pylons, chairs, sleds, strollers or hockey pucks are not permitted on the ice at any time during any public skate. Skating aids are permitted.
- Children age of 12 and under must be accompanied on ice by an adult.
If any skating sessions are to be cancelled, a cancellation note will be posted in the facility as well as on the City of Mount Pearl’s website, and the skating schedule phone line will be updated at the Capital Ford Glacier.
Canteens
Two canteens are located at the Capital Ford Glacier Arena; one at Capital Ford Glacier 1 and another at Capital Ford Glacier 2. Effective Friday, March 10th, both canteens at the Capital Ford Glacier Arena will reopen under a new vendor, Fireside Café. Hours of operation for the remainder of the season are as follows:
Capital Ford Glacier 1
Sundays – 7pm to 9:30pm
Mondays – 7pm to 10:30pm
Capital Ford Glacier 2
Saturdays – 8am to 4pm
Sundays – 8am to 4pm
Additional hours of operation will be determined based on operations and will be posted on a weekly basis.
Need more information?
Capital Ford Glacier Arena, 45 Olympic Drive, Mount Pearl
View information on ice rentals and birthday parties.
For more information on the Capital Ford Glacier, please call: (709) 748-1100.