Skating In Winnipeg

• Assiniboine Park’s duck pond open for skating

  This year, the Riley Family Duck Pond has most of its other attractions up and running — aside from the cross-country ski trails, which will remain closed until there's more snow.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2021
  
• Assiniboine Park’s duck pond, Forks’ rink opens for skating

  The Riley Family Duck Pond will not open sooner as staff need to clean and prepare the ice after the snowfall Tuesday and Wednesday.

  Entertainment

  Dec 23, 2020
  
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• Thin ice around Winnipeg prompts 17 calls to 911 over weekend

  Between Friday at noon and Sunday, firefighters and paramedics responded to 17 calls from concerned citizens when they saw people walking or skating on thin ice around the city.

  Dec 1, 2020
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• On-land skating trails open at The Forks

  The Forks says the rink at the CN stage will also open in the coming days.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 12, 2019
• High, fluctuating water levels in Winnipeg creating dangerous ice conditions this winter

  The record high water levels in Winnipeg this fall could have a trickle-down effect on ice conditions and a popular winter activity.

  Weather

  Dec 6, 2019
• Helmets not mandatory on outdoor rinks around Winnipeg — should they be?

  As Winnipeggers flock to outdoor rinks, ponds and the river trail for a winter skate, the question of helmets often arises.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2018