I've been googling for a while for an indoor ice rink that's nearby the university (and one that possibly rent skates out), but I haven't found a single one. So I am guessing my googling skills are bad tonight, can a local here tell me I am wrong and maybe direct me to the right place?

if you want to drive or cab, the closest one is Olympic. Less than 5 min drive down cootes.

http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRec.../OlympicArena/

There are a few in Dundas. But the closest by campus is the Coronation Arena, which is on the other side of Westdale: http://www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRec...ublicSkate.htm