Welcome to the home of the Cochrane Crunch. The town’s Junior ‘A’ hockey team keeps the arena and our community busy in the winter, hosting teams from all over Northern Ontario. Featuring a newly renovated VIP viewing box above the ice surface, the arena’s seating capacity is well over six hundred people.

The arena ice is out from mid May to September annually.

See all the action from the best seats in the house, from the Bears Den. An ideal place to entertain clients, host a party, say thank you to staff members, or just enjoy a night out with family and friends.

The arena is available to public and private users throughout the winter months. Below are a list of public skating and ice rental rates. Please note that all rentals must be paid at the time of booking, with a minimum 24 hours cancellation notice. Otherwise the booking will be billed.

From May to August, the ice is removed to uncover a concrete pad that can be used for almost any indoor sport or event. The pad can be rented on a per hour basis.

• Heat in Stands Policy

The complex boasts a beautiful fun-filled swimming pool, complete with a whirlpool, a unique lazy river, and a 21′ foot high water slide, all set in a simulated tropical beach setting complete with palm trees. Wonderfully unexpected and unlike anything you will find anywhere else in the north. Our pool is fully supervised and hosts various public, family, and adult swims during the week. Our lifeguards are fully trained to provide swimming lessons and do so on a personal basis.

You can register for group or private swimming lessons at https://app.bookking.ca/cochraneontariopub/courses/index.asp

Please review the pool’s new admission standards. These new standards will enhance the safety among young non-swimmers by requiring direct supervision by parents or guardians. It will still be to the lifeguards discretion to remove any patron that does not adhere to these standards or the general pool rules.

Children under the age of 10 years who need direct supervision. Must be accompanied by 12 year old, who is within arms reach at all times.

Children between the ages of 6 to 9 who are unaccompanied and require a swim test to remain in the pool area.

Children between the ages of 6 to 10 years old, who are able to demonstrate comfort on water and pass the facility swim test, may be admitted to the pool unaccompanied.

All swimmers between the ages of 6 to 10 years old must demonstrate the ability to comfortable swim 15 metres in deep water at the start of every swim. This admission can not be altered.

The events centre provides a fitness centre of 500 square feet, which includes new equipment for patrons to enjoy. Also available are custom fitness programs as well as specialty classes such as spinning, yoga and step.

Have a look at our upcoming winter fitness schedule and take a moment to download a copy of the latest Fitness Centre brochure. Get in shape with us this winter.

Personal Training is also available.

Members are encouraged to read and abide by the Fitness Centre rules and regulations. Download a copy of the current Fitness Centre rules and regulations by clicking on the link below.

The centre is proud to have a beautiful community hall that hosts many special functions throughout the year. It has a ground level entrance, a fully equipped kitchen that any caterer would love, and can accommodate up to 613 people. The hall may be booked per day or for a weekend, depending on customer needs.

To learn more about the rates above and the options they entail, download a copy of the hall brochure by clicking on the link below.

The hall is a permanently LLBO licensed hall that offers bartending services for any special occasion. Bartending services are provided at a rate of $15.00 per hour, and can also be included in a package.

Part of Cochrane’s charm is beautiful Lake Commando, a community crown jewel situated at the center of town, making it a favourite spot for many residents. Soak up the sun at our local downtown beach. Our newest additions to the beach include Kayak, Canoe, and Pedal Boat Rentals, as well as a Tube Water Slide that splashes into Lake Commando. You can easily spend a whole day at the beach.

Safety and Endurance courses are offered during the month of July. Whether you’re preparing for the Round the Lake swim or you would like to learn more about summer safety, these courses are an excellent way to get in shape and enjoy the summer weather.

• Canoe, Kayak, Paddle Board Rentals
• Pedal Boat Rentals
• Volleyball Court
• Charcoal Barbecues
• Picnic Tables
• 2.2KM of Walking & Cycling Trails

On Lake Commando, Memorial Park commemorates the fallen soldiers of Cochrane who have fought for our country. This trail connects through the center of Commando Lake and around to the town’s retail hub, passing over the Commando bridge and beside the bandstand. A residential favourite trail to walk or cycle during the summer months.

Hillcrest Park is a favourite area for kids to enjoy. This park has everything you need for a fun-filled afternoon at the playground.

• Playground Equipment
• Swings
• Sandboxes
• Basketball Courts
• Portable Toilets On Site
• Nearby Soccer Field, Baseball Field, & Skatepark

The municipality of Cochrane maintains two baseball parks, namely the Glackmeyer and George Ash. The fields play host to summer tournaments, as well mixed senior, intermediate, and minor league softball seasons.

Golfers will surely want to check out the Lee Golf Club, with its licensed and air-conditioned clubhouse and pro shop. Whether you want to lounge on the viewing deck or hit the nine holes yourself, or maybe even test your skills on the course’s signature hole number 6. No matter the day or time of year, you are sure to have a fantastic afternoon at Lee Golf Club.

Abitibi Golf Club gives the golfer a feeling that is not found anywhere else. They have an eager staff that is committed to providing you with customer service that will make your golf visit memorable. Each year, new golfers are tested by their challenging course. A day on the course at Abitibi Golf Club is a great way to get together with friends, coworkers or family.

Established in 1937, the Kapuskasing Golf Club appears to have been literally carved out of the thick forest of Northern Ontario. This is target style golf at its best, with mature trees and sand traps which appear on almost every hole will challenge the shot placement skills of any golfer to the limit. The wooded terrain is typical of the area, with some gentle ups and downs. Your visit to the Kapuskasing Golf Club is enhanced by the well stocked CPGA pro-shop, great bar and lounge area. Their courteous, bilingual staff will be sure to make your visit at the club an enjoyable one.

This nine-hole golf course is located just outside of Black River-Matheson, on Highway 11 South. It is a public golf course that opened back in 1992. The Black River Golf & Country Club measures 2953 yards from the longest tees. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels, and is open from May to October.

The Hollinger Golf Club is Northern Ontario’s premier 18-hole Championship fully bent grass golf course. With two distinct nine-hole loops appropriately named the Highlands and the Lakelands, it plays from 4,300 yards up to 6548 yards as a par 72. Warm up your game on one of the best driving ranges in the north or indulge in the clubhouse. The promise to you is great golf, good food and friendly service. A enjoyable and challenging experience for all golfers!

The Spruce Needles Golf Club is located in Timmins Ontario, 1 hour south of Cochrane on Highway 101. Spruce Needles Golf Club is situated alongside the beautiful Mattagami River. 18 holes of championship golf await you, challenging even the most adept golfer. Narrow fairways, ample sand traps and well placed ponds will challenge the best on this superb layout. The course is soft spiked only and offers a complete golf and clubhouse facility. The clubhouse is a split level building with two entrances, one to the lockers, and another to the public lounge. The main floor of the building overlooks the beautiful Mattagami River.