Recreation, Culture & Heritage
Grande Cache Recreation Centre
The Grande Cache Recreation Centre a full service recreation facility. There is a 25 meter, six lane swimming pool, 4 sheet curling rink, NHL size arena, fitness centre and preschool all under one roof. It is the home of many users groups such as the Grande Cache Otters, Grande Cache Figure Skating Club, Grande Cache Minor Hockey Association, Caribou Recreation Hockey League, and the Grande Cache Muttoneers. The Grande Cache Recreation Centre was built in 1969 and the Grand Opening was in October of 1970.
Recreation Facility Survey
The Town of Grande Cache is currently undertaking a redevelopment of the Akasaka Recreation Centre. Please download and complete the following survey to help with this exciting project.
Arena
Features
- NHL size ice surface
- Four dressing rooms with showers and washroom facilities
- Referee room
- Spectator seating for 700
- Overhead door entry for large equipment
- Ice generally ready at the end of September until March
- New player benches installed summer 2006
Curling Rink
Features
- 4 Sheets of Ice
- Lounge with Kitchen
Other Information
From October to the end of March the Curling Rink and Lounge is leased out to the Grande Cache Curling Club.Off season is from April to the end of September. During the off season, the curling rink is available for rentals such as weddings, etc
Grande Cache Curling Club
website: www.curlgc.ca
Swimming Pool
Features
- 6 lanes
- Dry sauna
- Mens & ladies change room
- Slides
- Inflatable toys such as an Iceberg and slide
- Infant table
Tennis Courts
- Outside - available from mid April - October (before first snowfall)
- Racquets and balls available in the Rec Centre for daily use
- Free use
Fitness Centre
The Grande Cache Recreation Centre has a small but well equipped fitness centre. It has the following equipment available:
- Free weights
- Two treadmills
- Two bikes
- Various cable machines
- Elliptical
- Leg press
- Hamstring curl / leg extension machine
- Stability ball
- Satellite TV and Satellite Radio
A certified Fitness Instructor can help you develop a proper exercise program as well as an individual resistance program or just be there for motivation.
- AFLCA and Can Fit Pro certified
- The fitness consultant is free when you have a 6 month or yearly membership
Hours of Operation
Winter HoursMonday - Friday: 6 am - 10 pmSaturday & Sunday: 9 am - 9 pmSummer HoursMonday - Friday: 6 am - 9 pmSaturday & Sunday: 12 noon - 6 pmFront DeskMonday - Friday: 9 am - 9 pmSaturday & Sunday: 12 noon - 6 pm*The Fitness Centre may be closed for fitness programs
Day Care / Pre-School
Drop In Day Care
- Monday - Friday
- 6:00-9:00 pm
- Cost: Free
- All Ages (max 6)
- First come - first served basis.
- Maximum stay is 90 minutes
- Parent must be on site
The drop in Day Care is for those who are participating in programs provided by the Department of Wellness & Recreation.
Other Information
Contact Information
Grande Cache Recreation Centre
Box 300
10450 Hoppe Ave
Phone: 780.827.2446
Fax: 780.827.3850
Lyle Hannan
Manager of Wellness & Recreation
Email: lyle.hannan@grandecache.ca
Fax: 780.827.3850