Facilities
Lloyd Watson Memorial Community Centre
This air conditioned facility is located at 2249 Loop Road, in Wilberforce. It is adjacent to a park and fair grounds.
The facility is 3840 square feet. It seats 225, Serves 150, and is Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Licensed for 442 people. The stage area is 400 square feet. The fireside lounge area has a seating capacity of 50 people.
Keith Tallman Memorial Arena
Located at 2256 Loop Road, across from the Lloyd Watson Memorial Community Centre.
The Ice Season runs from mid-October to the end of March. This facility is available for rental in the off season from May to September.
Maximum 1125 person capacity.
Bookings and questions
For any Arena rental inquiries or bookings please call the Arena's direct line at 705-448-2772 or email Jim Alden, Property Supervisor.
Birthday Party Rentals
The arena can be booked for children’s birthday parties and includes an extra 30 minutes of free lobby time.
Arena Advertisements
Hockey continues to be Canada's game of choice. The local arena venue is a gathering place for neighbours and an essential part of the local community. Consider the advantages of having your local business advertised with us.
Prime Locations
- Large 3' x 8' installation: $400.00, Annual Rental fee: $250.00 per year
- Small 3' x 4' installation: $275.00, Annual Rental fee: $150.00 per year
Secondary Locations
- Large 3' x 8' installation: $300.00, Annual Rental fee: $175.00 per year
- Small 3' x 4' installation: $200.00, Annual Rental fee: $100.00 per year
All fees are subject to HST, the annual rental fee is invoiced annually on October 1 and is prorated from the month of installation.
Disclaimers and other information
- New signs do not get installed until payment is received.
- The advertiser is responsible for the cost of sign production.
- Graphics for the walls are to be produced on one-half inch ceroplastic. Graphics for the boards are to be produced on 1/16 inch styrene a product that can be removed for later use.
- Arena board ads will be covered by lexan (supplied by Highlands East).
- Sign will be installed by Highlands East.
- Arena Walls support signs measuring 48” x 96” and signs for arena boards can be 32” x 96” or 36” x 96”.
For advertising enquiries please call 705-448-2772 or 705-448-2981.
Cardiff Community Centre
The Cardiff Community Centre is located in the village of Cardiff at 2747 Monck Road. This facility has 2400 square feet of floor space. The kitchen is 320 square feet. The facility serves, seats and is LCBO licensed for 133 people.
Robert McCausland Memorial Community Centre
The Robert McCausland Memorial Community Centre is located in Gooderham at 1043 Community Centre Road. This facility has both a main hall and a banquet room. The main hall is 1620 square feet of floor space, seats 200 and is LCBO Licensed for 204. The Banquet room is 792 square feet of floor space. It seats 75 and is LCBO Licensed for the same. The kitchen is 460 square feet, while the bar area is 132 square feet.
Highland Grove Community Centre
This Community Centre is located at 5373 Loop Road. This facility is 1920 square feet of floor space and has a seating capacity of 50. It is LCBO Licensed for 62 people. The kitchen area is 130 square feet in size.
Wilberforce Curling Club
The Curling Club is located at 2733 Essonville Line in Wilberforce. The ice season runs from November to March. The facility is available for other events from May to September.
Visit wilberforcecurling.com for more information.
Cardiff Pool
This outdoor facility is located at 2 Balsam Street in the village of Cardiff. The pool is open during July and August.
Please visit Swimming and Swim Lessons for hours of operation and swimming lesson details. You can call the Highlands East main office in Wilberforce at 705-448-2981 or email us.
Directions to Cardiff Pool
Off Highway 118 turn onto Monck Road. Proceed on Monck Road and turn left onto Sprucedale Street, just past the Cardiff Community Centre. Remain on Sprucedale Street through the village. Turn left onto Balsam Street. Balsam Street is the only left turn street off Sprucedale Street. The pool is set back off the roadway and is located on the left side of the street.
Essonville Historic Church
This historic church is located at 1363 Essonville Line and is available for rentals.
Rental rate
The rental fee is $120 (with the exception of funerals where no charge will apply).
Bookings and questions
For more information or to book a rental, please visit the Essonville Historic Church website or call the Municipal Office at 705-448-2981.