City Facilities to Reopen On Monday
/Certain City of Peterborough facilities that were closed due to the modified stage two from the Ontario Government related to COVID-19 will reopen to in-person services on Monday.
Ontario went to a modified stage two on Jan. 5. Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all visitors to City facilities must wear a tight-fitting face covering that covers the nose, mouth and chin unless the facility allows an exception for specific activities such as exercising. Where practicable, physical distancing must be maintained from those not from the same household.
For information on the Province’s COVID-19 pandemic regulations, please visit ontario.ca/covid.
For public health information related to COVID-19, please visit peterboroughpublichealth.ca/covid19 or ontario.ca/covid.
The City continues to encourage people to use online and phone options to access municipal services, where available, to reduce in-person interactions as part of efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Please visit peterborough.ca for information on online services and contacts for by-phone services.
Services not listed below continue to operate under current conditions. For up-to-date information on municipal services affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit peterborough.ca/covid19.
Community Arenas
City community arenas will reopen on Monday for permitted rentals and programming, with the following requirements and restrictions:
All individuals aged 12 and over entering a facility must present an enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code and valid ID prior to entry.
All individuals entering an arena facility must actively screen using www.peterborough.ca/ArenaScreen to record the name(s) and contact information of every member of the public entering the facility.
On-ice participants are limited to 60 per group including all players, coaches and gameplay officials.
Spectators are limited to two per participant, up to a maximum of 120 spectators for each ice pad.
Physical distancing and wearing of a proper tight fitted mask will be required at all times while in common areas in the facility, including dressing rooms. Masks may only be removed immediately prior to activity.
Facility entry is allowed no earlier than 30 mins prior to permitted time. Participants are encouraged to enter as prepared to play due to limited change room capacities.
Dressing room capacities will be posted. Chairs will be provided for use in common areas such as dressing room hallways.
Food and beverage will not be permitted or sold in the facility and masks are to be properly worn by all spectators at all times.
Please visit the arena’s webpage for additional details and information or contact arenas customer service at arenadivisionbookings@peterborough.ca or ext. 2577.
Note: Healthy Planet Arena will continue to be used for vaccination clinics. Please visit the Peterborough Public Health website for clinic information.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The Art Gallery of Peterborough will remain closed for the month of February while work is completed for lighting improvements to the main gallery space and the installation of new exhibitions.
The Gallery is anticipated to reopen in March with new exhibitions and the onsite March Break Art Camp.
Online programming will continue on Facebook (@AGPtbo), Twitter (@AGPtbo_) and Instagram (@AGPtbo_). Visit the Art Gallery’s website at agp.on.ca for digital programming, news and updates.
Downtown Youth Space
The Downtown Youth Space at 201 McDonnel St. will reopen Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., resuming normal operating hours Tuesday through Friday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Peterborough Museum and Archives
The Peterborough Museum and Archives will resume regular open hours, starting on Monday:
Weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weekends and statutory holidays noon to 5:00 p.m.
For details on exhibits and programming, please visit peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca or call 705-743-5180.
Peterborough Public Library
The Peterborough Public Library remains open with visitor capacity limited to 50 per cent in compliance with the provincial regulation.
Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre will reopen on Monday, Jan.31 The facility will have the following hours of operation:
Mon. - Fri.: 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat. and Sun.: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The center will be closed on Family Day, on Monday, Feb. 20, 2022.
In accordance with the provincial regulation, visitor capacity at the centre is limited. The following capacity limits will be maintained on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Building capacity limited to 375 persons
Fitness Centre, including fitness studio capacity limited to 80 persons
Multipurpose rooms capacity limited to 15 persons per room
Gymnasiums capacity limited to 80 persons per gym
As required by the Province of Ontario, all patrons ages 12 years and older must complete a daily COVID screening, provide government-issued identification and proof of vaccination enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code to enter the Sport and Wellness Centre with the following exemptions for proof of vaccination:
Patrons who have a valid proof of medical exemption will be permitted
Patrons born in 2010 and who are 12 years and 12 weeks of age or younger
Patrons under the age of 12 will be able to access programs without proof of vaccination
