Aberdeen

When planning a trip to Aberdeen, the Aberdeen Recreation Complex and the town’s history, which dates back to around 1900, offer points of interest. The Sunset Riders operate the Aberdeen Equestrian Sports Centre in Aberdeen; club members can take part in equestrian activities there. The Recreation Complex has two ice rinks, as well as training and recreational areas. When looking for a hotel in Aberdeen, you can first consider whether sports, club activities or the town’s history will be the focus of your stay.

Ice sports and training at the Recreation Complex

The Aberdeen Recreation Complex has two ice rinks of different sizes. The standard NHL-sized rink measures 200 × 85 feet and is available for team or private bookings. The second ice rink measures 150 × 58 feet. These measurements make the difference between the two rinks clear: the standard NHL-sized rink is longer and wider, while the second is more compact. Booking availability may change, so check before making plans. The complex operates year-round and welcomes new and returning guests.

The facility also includes Primal Athletics, a training centre for on-ice and off-ice training. It caters to athletes of all ages and skill levels. The multi-purpose area also offers a range of recreational and fitness activities, including dance and Taekwondo. These areas complement skating with other ways to stay active, without all activities being connected to the ice rinks.

Dance, other recreational activities and equestrian sports

Dance Aberdeen has a dance studio with a sprung floor and performance area at the Recreation Complex. The club aims to make dance fun, welcoming and affordable so families can share in the excitement. The studio and the multi-purpose area offer different ways to enjoy dance: it is represented both as a club activity and as one of the activities in the multi-purpose area.

The Recreation Complex also uses its shooting gallery for private, semi-private and group offerings. Guests can get food and drinks at the All Star Cafe. Together with the ice rinks, training centre and multi-purpose area, this creates a varied range of recreational offerings in one place. For bookings and use of the facilities, it is a good idea to check current options before your trip.

The Sunset Riders operate the Aberdeen Equestrian Sports Centre in Aberdeen. Members can take part in weekly riding sessions, regular courses, lessons, trail rides and other club events. The Sunset Riders welcome people of all ages. Club activities and schedules may change, so check with the club for the latest information before making plans.

Local history and heritage in the area

The land where the Town of Aberdeen is now located was settled as early as around 1900. In 1904, Aberdeen was organized as a hamlet and named in honour of Ishbel Maria Marjoribanks Gordon, Lady Aberdeen. The CN railway also reached Aberdeen in 1904. These three details refer to different aspects of the town’s history: the settlement of the land, the organization of the hamlet and the arrival of the railway.

One heritage property is located outside the Town: St. Paul's Bergheim Evangelical Lutheran Church is about 14 kilometres southeast of Aberdeen and is designated a municipal heritage property. The approximate distance and its location southeast of the Town provide a point of reference if you would also like to include heritage sites in the surrounding area in your travel plans.

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