Upstairs Hall Lou Jeffries Arena. Strength train and sculpt using hand weights and your body weight while toning and applying concentrated moves in this 1-hour class led to music in a group atmosphere by Fitness Instructor Lori Higgs. It’s a total body workout that’s totally doable for anyone and everyone looking to get fit. This is a co-ed class, and all fitness levels are welcome. Please bring hand weights, a mat and water.
Cost: One Class a Week is $60.00 - Two Classes a Week is $100.00 - Drop In is $10.00 a Class.
Location: Upstairs Hall at the Lou Jefferies Arena - 600 King Street, East, Gananoque
This BODY60 Class uses your bodyweight to get you into an optimal training zone and boost fitness levels in a cardio driven class followed by a core segment. Whether Cardio Boxfit, HIIT, or Tabata style, you never know what you are going to get, except a great workout! This class is intense, but it’s worth it because you’ll be burning fat and calories while working out in a group atmosphere to music and being led by Fitness. Instructor Lori Higgs. This class is a co-ed class and open to all fitness levels. Please bring hand weights, a mat and water.
Cost: One Class a Week is $60.00 - Two Classes a Week is $100.00 - Drop In is $10.00 a Class.
Location: Upstairs Hall at the Lou Jefferies Arena - 600 King Street, East, Gananoque
Public Skating at the Lou Jeffries Arena will run until March 23, 2025.
Participants of all ages can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. In a continuous flow with the rest of skaters. No sports equipment or outside skating aides are permitted during these opportunities. This is an open unsupervised skate. Standard skating supports are permitted, Wheel chairs are allowed, but must be cleaned before entering ice surface. No horseplay, tag or racing is permitted.
Cost: $3.00 a person or $4.00 a non-contributing person. Cash only - please bring exact change.
Public Skating Schedule
Weekday
Start Time
End Time
Sunday's
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Monday's
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Tuesday's
2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday's
2:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Thursday's
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Parent and Tot Skating
Parents and Tots (or grandparents, caregivers, etc.), can enjoy this open skate, with no instructor. Strollers, pylons, sleds or chairs are not permitted on the ice. Standard skating supports are permitted. No carrying children while on the ice surface. All participants must wear ice skates. CSA approved helmet are recommended but not required.
Cost: $2.00 a person or $3.00 a non-contributing person. Cash only - please bring exact change.
Parent and Tot Schedule
Weekday
Start Time
End Time
Wednesday's
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Friday's
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Adult Senior Skating
Come out and enjoy the music, friendship, and exercise. Skilled, novice, and beginner skaters welcome. Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants but not required. For skaters 18 years and up.
Cost: $2.00 a person or $3.00 a non-contributing person. Cash only - please bring exact change.
Adult Senior Schedule
Weekday
Start Time
End Time
Wednesday's
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Friday's
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Please Note
Skate aids are permitted. No chairs, sleds, strollers/carriages, shoes/boots, pucks or sticks on the ice during public skate times. Non-Contributing Rates are for participants that reside outside the Town of Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands (TLTI).
Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply due to Tournament Play and Private Bookings. Closed on Holidays. Please see calendar at arena.
As of January 2025, the following Public Skates will not be offered due to booked Tournament Play or Seminars:
January 31st
February 17th
January 24th will be from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
January 30th will be from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Lou Jeffries Arena is closed during these holidays throughout the year:
Thanksgiving Day Closed
Christmas Eve (1/2 day only close at 11am)
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
New Year’s (1/2 day only close at 11am)
New Year’s Day Closed
Family Day Closed
2023/24 Season Ice Rental Fees (Contributing and Non-Contributing Fees):
The new rate fee entitled “Non-Contributing” was initiated in order to charge a higher ice rental fee to any user group that is not based out of the municipalities that contribute to the yearly operating and capital costs required to maintain the TLTI/Gananoque Lou Jefferies Arena. The new rate fee will apply to any user group(s) that are outside of the Town of Gananoque and Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands (TLTI).
Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink (GBM) is open for use. It will remain open weather permitting, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. We will continue to monitor, build and maintain ice as weather allows.
A welcoming space where you can stretch, move and rejuvenate your body. It was created for the community of Gananoque to gather and melt away daily stresses. The Studio is located above the Homebody Wellness store. Whether you are an experienced yogi, returning to the mat, or trying out yoga for the first time, there are a variety of classes to choose from. Starting in April they are offering a monthly unlimited yoga membership as well as drop-in classes.
A unique fitness class inspired by Pilates, Barre, Strength training and Yoga. Tone and sculpt the body with a mindful and balanced approach that will help you feel your best inside and out. With deep core and over-all body strengthening and low impact conditioning you will leave this class feeling better than ever. This class is a transformative experience in body, mind and even spirit. Come challenge yourself and try something new. All levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle Light hand weights, ankle weights and a loop band are welcomed but not mandatory.
Cost: $90 ($15.00 per class) or $17 for drop ins if space is available. Preregistration Only as spaces are limited.
Location: Upstairs Hall at the Lou Jefferies Arena - 600 King Street, East, Gananoque
Relax your body, calm your mind, release tension, improve flexibility/strength, support breathing, sleep better and more with Tai Chi Easy™. A holistic fitness practice which combines Qigong and Tai Chi 6 form in a moving meditation using breath work and focused intention in a series of gentle yet powerful, rhythmic movements and stretches to help you improve the flow of “chi” throughout the body. Plus....Enjoy a guided meditation afterwards to enhance your experience!
Cost: $85.00
Location: Upstairs Hall at the Lou Jefferies Arena - 600 King Street, East, Gananoque
