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.

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 see our venue availability or request a booking visit BookKing through the button below.

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.
During the summer months beach rentals are available from 12:00pm-7:00pm. Rentals include Kayaks, Canoes, and Pedal Boats. You can easily spend a whole day at the beach.

The Beach is open to the public from July 3rd to September 4th. However, the beach is unsupervised and parents/guardians are responsible for the welfare of their children,

• 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.

On the East side of Lake Commando, Queen Elizabeth Park is an open area for walking and relaxation. A residential favourite area for picnic and watch nature during the summer months as well as a designated area for tobogganing in the winter 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. Park features include; playground equipment, swings, sandboxes, basketball courts, portable toilets on site and close to the glackmeyer soccer fields, baseball diamond and skate park.

Located near the Golf Course, Sara’s Dog Park is the only leash free dog park in Cochrane. It is a fenced area for dogs to freely run and socialize. We ask all owners to use their best judgement and understanding of their furry friends when deciding if their dogs will be able to interact in a friendly manner while at the park.

Located at 77 Silver Queen Lake Road this park has a boat launch for those looking to fish.