Backyard Rink

• Cold weather in Okanagan a boon for backyard rink enthusiasts

  With the closure of arenas across the country due to COVID-19, this winter's must-have accessory is proving to be the backyard rink.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2021
  
• How to build the perfect backyard rink

  From scouting out the right surface to the perfect flood, here are some tips on how to build the perfect backyard rink.

  Features

  Dec 3, 2020
  
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• Backyard rinks a flood of activity for builders, skaters

  A Regina family, like many in Saskatchewan, has built a backyard rink – with creative amenities – for kids to enjoy all winter long.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2019
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• Ladner, B.C. dad builds dream ice rink in backyard

  "I said, 'When I'm an adult, I'm gonna build my own rink for my own kids and no one's going to say no' and so this year I did."

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2019
• Omemee family embraces winter with outdoor rink

  The Kennedy family in Omemee make a large outdoor rink each year.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 3, 2018
• Manitoba Moose players skate on backyard rink

  Manitoba Moose players Quinton Howden, Dan DeSalvo, Darren Kramer and Kevin Czuczman played shinny with some youngsters on an outdoor rink on Monday.

  Sports

  Feb 6, 2017
• Alberta man pulls up to Tim Hortons drive-thru in his Zamboni: ‘It was the most Canadian thing’

  It's just the first day of winter and so for the next few months, many people across the country will be taking part in quintessentially Canadian winter pastimes like tending to the backyard rink or grabbing a coffee from Tim Hortons. While doing those things won't get you all that much attention, combining the two certainly will.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2016
• Canadians prove backyard rinks won’t become history

  Some researchers are suggesting that due to climate change, over time, backyard skating rinks may become a thing of the past.

  Jan 8, 2014