RESTRICTED FIRE ZONE IN EFFECT

NO FIRE PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED

The Town of Marathon is currently within a Restricted Fire Zone.

No fire permits will be issued or sold until the Restricted Fire Zone has been lifted.

This means no open-air burning requiring a permit is permitted during this time.

This includes:
Campfires and recreational fires
Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces
Chimineas
Burning grass, leaves, brush, or yard debris
Any other open-air burning that requires a permit

These restrictions are in place to help reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our community, residents, visitors, and our emergency responders.

Town Hall Summer Hours

Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Waste Transfer Station Hours

May 1 - Oct 31

Tuesdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

Nov 1 - Apr 30

Tuesdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursdays: CLOSED

Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

 

Hazardous Waste Collection

Open May 15–31 & September 15 - 30

During Regular Waste Transfer Station Hours

 

Arena

The Marathon Arena is proud to host the Marathon Mercs Minor Hockey teams and the Marathon Figure Skating Club.

 

Throughout the ice season, the arena comes alive with practices, tournaments, performances, public skating, special events, and rentals.

 

During the 2025/2026 season, Public Skating and Shinny were fully sponsored. Thank you to our generous community sponsors for making free skating possible. We are now seeking sponsors for the 2026/2027 season. If you'd like to support accessible recreation in Marathon, please get in touch!

 

Stay connected: Next season’s schedules will be posted on our Facebook page,
Town of Marathon & Recreation and on the Community Calendar.

 

  • Times and dates are subject to change without notice.
  • We recommend the use of proper-fitting, CSA approved hockey helmets with face mask for all age groups.
  • No food or beverage allowed on the ice.
  • No hockey sticks/pucks on the ice during public skating. 
  • Strollers are permitted on the ice-Rink attendant should be notified first. 
  • Respect all skaters and staff on and off the ice. 
  • Shinny Hockey requires CSA Helmet, Hockey Gloves, Skates and stick (minimum)- full equipment is encouraged and permitted. 
Youth Shinny Monday: 3:25 - 4:25 pm (U15/U18)
Friday:   3:25 - 4:25 pm (U11/U13)
Adult Shinny Friday:  8:05 - 8:55 pm
Family Shinny

Sunday: 4:05 - 4:55 pm 
(All children must be accompanied by a guardian who is 18 years or older, and they must be on the ice). 
* Goalies must wear all equipment on the ice *

Requirements for Shinny Ice:
CSA approved helmet, skates, hockey gloves and stick are to be worn at all times. Full equipment is encouraged and permitted based on preference. 

Monday & Wednesday  12:05 - 1:55 pm
Afternoon / Weekend Skating  Friday:  6:05 - 6:55 pm
Saturday: 2:05 - 3:55 pm
Sunday: 9:05 - 9: 55 am

Requirements for Public Skating :
CSA approved helmet is strongly recommended for all age groups, specifically under 8 years of age.

Contact Us

Town of Marathon
P.O. Box "TM" 4 Hemlo Drive
Marathon, ON P0T 2E0
Main: 807-229-1340
Fax: 807-229-1999