Hit Sustainability Goals by Cutting Ice Rink Energy Costs by Up to 40%
Smart for your budget and even smarter for the environment.
• Energy efficiency reduces operational costs – crucial as Canadian utility rates continue climbing across provinces
• Ice-Canada Rink’s sustainability credentials support grant applications and c
orporate ESG reporting requirements
• Our ice floor system is weather resilient and engineered for varying Canadian climate conditions from coast to coast
• Regulatory compliance helps meet provincial environmental standards and federal carbon reduction targets
Rising energy costs hit Canadian event budgets hard. With provincial utility rates increasing and federal carbon pricing expanding, sustainable solutions aren't just good corporate citizenship – they're essential business strategies. The challenge? Finding energy-efficient options that don't sacrifice performance or blow your budget.
Yes, It’s Real Ice Thanks to Aluminum Technology
As the exclusive North American distributor of Ice-World’s patented aluminum rink systems, Ice-Canada Rinks delivers premium portable ice rinks across the country using game-changing aluminum floor technology.
Why does aluminum outperform other rink systems?
Physics drives the advantage. Aluminum's superior thermal conductivity transfers cooling energy faster than competitor’s plastic or rubber floor alternatives. This means less energy consumption to achieve and maintain ice quality – even during Toronto's summer heat waves or Vancouver's mild winters.
Our aluminum floors are powered by an efficient cooling system that:
• Freezes ice faster
• Maintains consistent quality in temperatures up to 32°C
• Adapts quickly to unpredictable weather patterns
• And reduces electricity consumption by up to 40% compared to traditional systems
That means that in 24 hours, we can build you a skate-ready surface—perfect for everything from the Calgary Stampede winter events to Montreal’s outdoor festival season.
Built to Last
From aerospace to medical equipment, aluminum has a proven track record. It is strong and lightweight, translating to longer-lasting rink systems, and its unique recyclable nature points to a number of positive implications. This durability leads to:
• Lower maintenance costs and energy consumption
• Leak-resistant performance due to material endurance
• Reduced equipment replacement frequency
• And less waste generation to support provincial waste reduction targets.
Sustainability Inside Out
Recyclable Materials: Nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced remains in use today in one form or another. Ice-Canada Rinks’s floor components contain up to 95% recyclable materials – supporting national circular economy goals.
Reduced Transportation Impact: Aluminum’s lightweight feature reduces shipping emissions across vast distances, from St. John's to Victoria.
Closed-Loop Coolant System: Our biodegradable glycol coolant operates in a closed system, eliminating waste while providing excellent heat transfer. Glycol is the essential ingredient that works through our floors to achieve the water freezing and is rerouted through the connected chiller and back through the floor system again and again. In Canada's colder regions, however, our floor system can operate at just 25% capacity – or power down the chiller entirely to save energy, so that ambient temperatures can kick in and optimize natural cooling.
Future-Proofing Through Compliance
Environmental Standards and Quality Assurance Certifications:
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management certificate enables integration and system compatibility with green energy grids through a globally recognized framework
• ISO 9001 Quality Management certificate certifies Ice-Canada Rinks’s system and its quality assurance compliance to standardized improvement and processes
• Gorenbalans / VertiCer ertificate provides assurance that generated energy for projects supported by our rink system is sourced sustainably
• Independently verified energy reduction of up to 40% by research institutes TNO (Netherlands) and TÜV (Germany).
Future-Proofing Through Operations
Scalable Design: Modular floor panels accommodate everything from intimate community rinks to major festival installations. Increase ice rink space or reallocate rink footprint as your event project grows without complete replacement of rink floor package. Ideal for:
• Shopping centre holiday attractions
• Corporate events in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver
• Municipal recreation programs
• Tourism operators in Banff, Whistler, or Muskoka
Multi-Use Revenue Potential: Removable dasher boards maximize facility utilization – skating rink by day, event space by night. Also ideal for amusement and theme parks looking to stage ice shows while repurposing their rinks for public skating usage.
Your Next Steps
1) Assess current costs: Compare your current rink energy expenses against our 40% savings potential.
2) Review sustainability goals: Determine how our certifications support your ESG reporting.
3) Consider grant opportunities: Our environmental credentials strengthen applications for federal and provincial sustainability funding.
4) Schedule consultation: Discuss custom solutions for your venue requirements.
Ready to reduce energy costs while meeting sustainability targets? Contact the Ice-Canada Rinks team today or scroll down below and hit the "Contact Us" button!
Ice-Canada Rinks Inc. is situated on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. We acknowledge their enduring connection to this land and express our gratitude for the opportunity to operate here. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative relationship with Indigenous communities as we move forward.
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