On Sunday, the ice at MacMillan Team Arena looked a little different.
Before the skating began, families stepped onto the rink with brushes in hand and covered it in colour — hearts, hockey sticks, names, rainbows, and everything in between.
Then they laced up and skated across their own artwork.
And that’s exactly how Paint & Skate is meant to be.
A Community Tradition
Paint & Skate has become one of our favourite days of the year in Ardrossan.
Hosted in partnership with ARAS (Ardrossan Recreation & Agricultural Society) and Strathcona County, this free family event brings the community together in a way that’s simple, creative, and genuinely fun.
From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., families painted the ice.
From 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., they skated on it.
The result? A rink full of laughter, colour, and shared moments.
Why We Host It
People often ask why we put these events together.
The answer is simple.
We don’t just work in this community — we live here. Our kids grow up here. Our relationships are here.
Real estate is what we do.
Community is who we are.
When we sponsor events like Paint & Skate at MacMillan Team Arena, it’s not about marketing. It’s about creating moments families remember.
Watching parents kneel on the ice painting beside their kids…
Seeing grandparents take photos of finished masterpieces…
Handing out hot chocolate and hearing the rink fill with laughter…
That’s the good stuff.
Thank You
A huge thank you to:
• ARAS for their partnership
• Strathcona County for their support
• Every volunteer who helped make the day smooth
• And every family who came out and made the rink come alive
You made it special.
Until Next Year
If you missed it this time, we’ll be back.
And if you were there — thank you for spending your Sunday with us.
It’s a family thing.
