Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre

During the winter months, the Dawson Community Arena acts as a central hub for healthy competition and community joy! Our lively arena provides the perfect venue for figure skating, hockey games, regional and territorial tournaments, and other exciting Dawson events. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or a casual skater, our facility caters to all levels of skill and enthusiasm. See you at the heart of the action!

Amenities

Hours & Schedule

Prices for 2025/2026 Season

Ice Fees

Child Day Pass $5.00
Child 10 Punch Pass $40.00
Child Season Pass $135.00
Youth/Senior Day Pass $6.00
Youth/Senior 10 Punch Pass $48.00
Youth/Senior Season Pass $165.00
Adult Day Pass $7.00
Adult 10 Punch Pass $56.00
Adult Season Pass $190.00
Family Day Pass $15.00
Family 10 Punch Pass $ 120.00
Family Season Pass $425.00

Skate Sharpening

1 Skate Sharpening $6.00
10 Punch Pass Skate Sharpening $50.00

Fat Bikes (*Credit Card Required)

1 Day - $25.00
3 Day - $50.00
7 Day - $100.00

Cross Country Skis, Kicksleds, Snowshoes

Adult (13-54)

1 Day - $10.00
3 Day - $20.00
7 Day - $45.00

Child (3-12)

1 Day - $5.00
3 Day - $10.00
7 Day - $25.00s

Concession Stand

Drop-in Skate Details

Parent / Tot Skate: Formerly Stroller Skate. For kids 5 and under accompanied by a guardian on skates. An opportunity to introduce your child to skating. Strollers, Sticks and Skate Aids allowed on ice. Pucks not allowed. Select skates available and included in drop-in fee. 9-10am Tuesday & Thursday

Child's Hockey Skate: For kids 8 and under accompanied by a guardian on skates. An opportunity for children to develop hockey skills. Please note that sticks and pucks WILL BE permitted on the ice surface. Select skates available and included in drop-in fee. 9-10am Wednesday & Friday.

History

The recreation centre is named in honour of longtime community members Art and Margaret Fry. Art Fry's journey to Dawson City began in 1928 at the age of sixteen when he arrived from Vancouver with dreams of pursuing a career in professional boxing. Although he returned briefly to Vancouver in 1928, he found himself drawn back to the Yukon during the summer of 1929. It was during this time that he founded the Yukon Amateur Boxing Club, showcasing his passion for the sport and his dedication to fostering a sense of community through recreational activities.

In 1930, Art diversified his pursuits and ventured into mining, a venture that would define the rest of his life. This success in mining not only provided the Fry family with a livelihood but also became a source of support for recreational initiatives in Dawson City.