As the trees light up with reds and golds, Ruthven Park becomes a quiet stopover for birds on their long journey south. Early in the morning, you might spot volunteers gently banding tiny warblers and sparrows, checking their feathers, and sending them safely on their way. It’s peaceful, a little bit magical, and a great way to feel connected to the rhythm of the season. If you visit, bring a warm jacket, a thermos of something hot, and a bit of patience—you never know what birds might show up next.

Sept 1st - Nov 7th 

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturdays & Sundays: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Ancaster Lions Club holds its Charity Craft and Gift shows bi-annually every spring and fall. These shows are one of the most important parts of our fundraising calendar year. $5 Admission, children under 12 free.
Come by and see over 100 talented vendors and enjoy searching for that one of a kind unique item while helping support your local community. 

Pictures with Santa by donation, Vendors, Penny Sale, Bake Sale and Chili lunch by the fire fighters. Free admission but Food bank donations for the Cayuga Food Bank is greatly appreciated. Great Community Event - Something for everyone!!

Shop local and support the community at the Caledonia Lions craft sale! from 11 to 2, shop over 50 vendors perfect for holiday shopping, and visit the 50/50 draw, and penny sale table for great prizes, and more great ways to give back to the community!

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program. No registration required.

General Skating Guidelines
Unless otherwise specified, the following guidelines apply to all skating programs:

1. All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).

2. Parents/Guardians – must be within sight and control of their children under 12 years. Do not leave children unattended.

3. Use of Helmets – CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory during skating programs with sticks and pucks on the ice, and must include facial protection for those under 18 years. Helmets are strongly recommended in all other programs

4. Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.

5. Food & Beverage Consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and
spectator seating area only.

6. Games, Hockey Games, and Hockey Sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.

7. Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.

8. Skating Aids – only permitted during the Beginner Skate.

9. Wheelchair Sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.

10. Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.

11. Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.

12. Sitting on Boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

13. Figure Skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.

14. Chairs, Sleds, Strollers, and Pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program. No registration required.

General Skating Guidelines
Unless otherwise specified, the following guidelines apply to all skating programs:

1. All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).

2. Parents/Guardians – must be within sight and control of their children under 12 years. Do not leave children unattended.

3. Use of Helmets – CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory during skating programs with sticks and pucks on the ice, and must include facial protection for those under 18 years. Helmets are strongly recommended in all other programs

4. Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.

5. Food & Beverage Consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and
spectator seating area only.

6. Games, Hockey Games, and Hockey Sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.

7. Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.

8. Skating Aids – only permitted during the Beginner Skate.

9. Wheelchair Sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.

10. Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.

11. Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.

12. Sitting on Boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

13. Figure Skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.

14. Chairs, Sleds, Strollers, and Pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.

This free drop-in program is open to all skaters, general arena rules apply. Wearing a CSA-approved helmet is strongly recommended. For safety reasons please skate with the flow of other skaters. The use of skating aids is not permitted for this program. No registration required.

General Skating Guidelines
Unless otherwise specified, the following guidelines apply to all skating programs:

1. All participants – must respect and abide by posted signs and cooperate with arena staff. Rules are modelled after Ontario Recreation Facilities Association Inc. Public Skating Guidelines (Sept. 2018).

2. Parents/Guardians – must be within sight and control of their children under 12 years. Do not leave children unattended.

3. Use of Helmets – CSA-approved hockey helmets are mandatory during skating programs with sticks and pucks on the ice, and must include facial protection for those under 18 years. Helmets are strongly recommended in all other programs

4. Keeping pace – maintain reasonable control of your speed, course and direction. Do not skate in groups. Do not stop where you obstruct other skaters. Accept responsibility for knowing the range of your ability while on skates; skate within the limit of that ability and as appropriate to the session in which you’re skating.

5. Food & Beverage Consumption – is permitted in the arena lobby and
spectator seating area only.

6. Games, Hockey Games, and Hockey Sticks – no games are to be played at any time that will endanger the safety and the enjoyment of others. This includes horseplay, hockey games, and the use of hockey sticks.

7. Shoes – ice skates required, no street shoes on ice.

8. Skating Aids – only permitted during the Beginner Skate.

9. Wheelchair Sledges – wheelchairs and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist however, they must wear skates or ice cleats on the ice surface.

10. Technology – headsets, cell phones, cameras, or other handheld electronic devices are not to be used while skating.

11. Carrying of infants/children – children must not be carried by any means (such as on shoulders, in arms, or any carrier, etc.) while on the ice.

12. Sitting on Boards – patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.

13. Figure Skating – figure skating maneuvers are only permitted during open figure skate.

14. Chairs, Sleds, Strollers, and Pylons – are not permitted on the ice surface.