Skating

• Is that ice thick enough? How to stay safe during holiday time outside

  Whether you're planning to skate, snowmobile or toboggan this winter, there are various safety tips to keep in mind to stay safe this season.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2024
  
• Winter activities in Quebec struggling due to lack of snow on spring break

  Spring break is normally a very profitable period for Ski Saint-Bruno, but not this year.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2024
  
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• Rideau Canal opening for Family Day skating amid bitter cold in Ottawa

  Families will be able to lace up for another rare session on the Rideau Canal skateway for Family Day on Monday amid frigid overnight temperatures.

  Weather

  Feb 19, 2024
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• Skating coming back to The Forks, Winnipeg with return of winter

  Winnipeg's return to more wintery conditions has seen the Canopy Rink open at The Forks. A spokesperson for the attraction hopes the river trail — or a portion of it — is next.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2024
• Winnipeg’s Nestaweya River Trail opens for the winter season

  The river trail has never opened up this late, according to The Forks. The latest it had opened was in 2016, on Jan. 21. Last year, the river trail opened on New Year's Day.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2024
• Rideau Canal still closed to skating as temperatures not in ‘sweet spot’

  The Rideau Canal did not open for ice skating in 2023, a historic first, due to milder temperatures. But officials are still holding out hope for 2024.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2024
• Peterborough to host Jan. 21 family skate celebration at Quaker Foods City Square

  The 'Family Skate Celebration' will be held on Sunday, Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2024
• Regina’s Ehrlo hockey league kicks off on outdoor rinks Saturday

  "It's a free league for the community where we are able to provide all of the equipment and take away any barrier that the kids might have," said program manager Gloria Patrick.

  Entertainment

  Jan 6, 2024
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• Duck Pond open to skaters at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park

  The Riley Family Duck Pond is once more open to the public as a skating venue this season, located at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
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• Saskatoon storm ponds ready for ice skating

  The Saskatoon Fire Department said storm pond ice has reached the required thickness for recreational use.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2023