Dr. hamilton crawford memorial ARENA,
Lions Hall & Fairgrounds Park

28 Victoria Street, Marmora

JEFF YOUNG
Manager of Parks & Recreation/Facilities
arena@marmoraandlake.ca
613-472-2410

November 29th, 2024:

At the Regular Meeting of Council on November 19th, 2024, the Manager of Parks & Recreation/Facilities
provided a report which shared that insurance will cover the cost of the replacement of the failed chiller at the Dr. Hamilton Crawford Memorial Arena. This will spare a significant impact on the ratepayers of Marmora and Lake related to this replacement. Unfortunately, because this news comes so late in the season, and the work still needs to be completed, Council made the very difficult decision not to install ice for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season.

Council was made aware of other critical repairs that require urgent attention in order to bring the arena up to code. Likewise, the cost of installing and maintaining the ice would fall on the taxpayers, with only three months available for potential revenue. Council and staff alike are disappointed that hockey and skating will not be available for the community this season, but believe this is the most responsible decision that could be made under the circumstances. We thank you for your continued understanding and support.

Updates will be provided in the coming weeks regarding other opportunities at the arena as they become available.

The Marmora and District Community Centre is home to two great venue spaces.

Building Occupancy:

  • Non-fixed tables and chairs

  • Community Centre: 180

  • Arena Dry Floor Surface: 1000

  • First Floor Lobby: 125

  • For non-ice requests use the Facility Booking Form below

Lower Venue

The ice is in and available from September-April. The lower portion, available when the ice is out (May-August), is an amazing venue for large functions such as trade shows, weddings, conferences, and seminars.

Ice Rentals

Book Ice Rentals:
arenaadmin@marmoraandlake.ca

Rates:

  • Youth Prime Time: $135/hour

  • Youth Non-Prime Time: $125/hour

  • Youth Tournament: $125/hour

  • Adult Prime Time: $170/hour

  • Adult Non-Prime Time: $150/hour

  • Adult Tournament: $150/hour

  • Public Skating: $2/person

  • Adult Shinny: $12/person

  • Youth Shinny: $5/person

Prime Time hours are weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to Close, and all-day Saturday and Sunday.
Non-Prime Time hours are weekdays from Open to 4:00 p.m.

An hour of ice time includes a 10-minute flood. A minimum of 7 days’ notice is required for a tournament cancellation. All rates above include HST.

Arena Dry Floor

Submit booking requests through the Facility Booking Form below.

Rates:

  • Arena Dry Floor – Youth: $50/hour

  • Arena Dry Floor – Adult Program: $75/hour

  • Arena Dry Floor – Event: $600/day

Upstairs Venue - Lions Hall

The upper portion, available year-round, is a common venue for many different celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, clubs, and meetings. It is spacious, bright, and includes a stage and bar.

Submit booking requests through the Facility Booking Form below.

Rates:

  • General Public: $40/hour

  • Event Open to Public (No bar): $300/day

  • Wedding Reception (Lions operated bar): $400/day

  • Wedding Reception (Renter operated bar): $700/day

  • Crowe Valley Lions Club: FREE

  • Hockey Tournament Use: $150/day

Fairgrounds Park

Submit booking requests through the Facility Booking Form below.

Rates:

  • Grounds only, first three days: $300/day

  • Grounds only, after first three days: $150/day

  • Horse Ring: $100/day

  • Overnight rough camping (no hookups), up to three nights: $250

  • Overnight rough camping – Damage Deposit: $250

  • Large Event Fee (500+ attendees): $2/person ($1,000 minimum)

  • Hydro access: $100/day

  • Water access: $50/day

  • Bandstand: $50/event

  • Bandstand – Damage Deposit: $250/event

Damage deposits will be returned after the event, when no damages have been incurred.