There is no cost to use the ice surfaces.

The town asks that skaters show respect for each other when using the rinks. Please keep in mind that skating abilities can vary. 

The rinks will remain open subject to appropriate cold weather conditions. 

Please watch the Town’s website and social media channels for any updates regarding operations. 

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While the Town of Huntsville maintains the rink, weather and usage can change the quality of the natural ice surface. Users are asked to follow safety messaging posted on location and to be respectful of other users of the facility.

Parking is located at Veterans Memorial Parking Lot located at 92 Forbes Hill Drive, Huntsville.

Porta potties are available at the ice rink

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The Port Carling Skating Club was incredibly grateful and honoured to have two teams qualify, said the club’s board of directors member Tracy Larkman. They did so through a series of competitions throughout Ontario starting in December.  The Pre-Novice Ice Lightning team, consisting of skaters aged 13-18, skated to a disco-themed program. The Juvenile team, ages 10-14, skated to a diva theme and placed 10th.

Synchronized skating is a unique type of competition where eight to 16 skaters come together on the ice to perform as one. It takes hours of dedication on and off the ice for these young athletes to master their programs.  The club is extremely grateful to its head coach Marnee Reid for bringing her passion and skills for synchronized skating to the club.  Her dedication and love of the sport have attracted so many of our youth to skate and remain skating for life, said Larkman in an email to Muskoka411.

The club’s year-end carnival at Port Carling arena on April 1 at 6:30 will celebrate the Pre-Novice team on their silver medal and the Juvenile team on reaching the provincial championship. Admission to the event is by donation.

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Thanks to the dedicated team of volunteers for maintaining the rinks all season.

• Memorial Park: Muskoka Event Services, Correctional Services Canada and Town of Bracebridge staff; and
• Annie Williams Memorial Park: Mark Quemby, Correctional Services Canada, Rink Rats Hockey Club, Old Wicks Hockey Club, Muskoka Originals Hockey Club, Arctic Cats Hockey Club, community volunteers, Muskoka Event Services and Town of Bracebridge staff. In addition, thank you to Call of the Wild for donating the porta potty.

Don’t put your skates away yet! Join the town for free public skating all March Break thanks to the generosity of Stevens’ Your Independent Grocer. For the full schedule, visit bracebridge.ca/BeActive.

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In addition to outdoor skating, The Skate Escape has a full range of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Charming chalet-style cabins offer a curated selection of treats and handcrafted beverages, and the Après Skate Lounge provides a cozy atmosphere to gather after a day on the ice. Weekend programming includes live entertainment, skating performances, and so much more.

While on the resort, visitors can make the most of Friday Harbour’s winter wonderland by exploring seven kilometres of trails through the tranquil Nature Preserve with seasonal equipment rentals available, or enjoy indoor golf at the Nest’s TrackMan Simulator.

Stay tuned for more happenings during the Skate Escape and beyond, including special programming in celebration of Valentine’s Day, Family Day Weekend, and March Break. More details are available at www.fridayharbour.com/events.

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While the Town of Huntsville maintains the rink, weather and usage can change the quality of the natural ice surface. Users are asked to follow safety messaging posted on location and to be respectful of other users of the facility.

Parking is located at Veterans Memorial Parking Lot located at 92 Forbes Hill Drive, Huntsville.

Porta Potties are available at the ice rink.

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Thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers for helping prepare the rinks; the Quemby family, P. Medley and Sons, Call of the Wild Inc., Correctional Services Canada, and the Sunday Night Hockey Groups.

During the skating season, the Memorial Park skating trail will be maintained by Muskoka Event Services, Correctional Services Canada and Town of Bracebridge staff.

The Annie Williams Memorial Park skating rink will be maintained by the volunteer efforts of Mark Quemby, Correctional Services Canada, Rink Rats Hockey Club, Old Wicks Hockey Club, Spare Tires Hockey Club, Arctic Cats Hockey Club, and community volunteers.

Thanks to our volunteers for your continued hard work and support.

To ensure a safe skating season:

• Wear a helmet and dress for weather conditions,
• Skate in the same direction as everyone else on the ice to limit potential collisions,
• Be courteous to the other people on the ice, and
• Have fun!

Looking for more ice time? Visit the Memorial Arena for weekly public skating. For more information and the public skating schedule, see page 15 of the Leisure Guide.

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Saturday, November 19, 2022 – Let’s Swim!

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm  Gravenhurst YMCA

2:30 pm – 3:15 pm   Huntsville Active Living Centre

Sunday, November 20, 2022 – Let’s Skate!

8:30 am – 10:20 am Baysville Arena

1:00 pm – 2:20 pm    Bala Arena

Friday, November 25, 2022 – Swim OR Skate!

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Bracebridge Sportsplex (Swim)

7:10 pm – 8:30 pm Mactier Arena (Skate)

Note: Families do not need to register for the events, but some locations will have a maximum number of attendees due to facility limitations.

What is National Child Day?

National Child Day, celebrated annually on November 20th, is a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and youth. Celebrated since 1993, National Child Day commemorates the United Nations’ adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on November 20, 1989. By signing onto the UNCRC, Canada made a commitment to ensure that all children are treated with dignity and respect and have every opportunity to reach their full potential. This commitment includes:

1. Providing children opportunities to have a voice (speak out and be heard)
2. Protecting children from harm
3. Ensuring children’s basic needs are met

Learn more about National Child Day: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/national-child-day.html

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“Staying active is essential to maintaining our physical and mental health. With the current COVID-19 restrictions in place, it’s now more critical than ever to find ways to remain active,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “In order to avoid crowding and provide more opportunities for residents of all ages and fitness levels to remain active and enjoy our trail system, we are clearing additional trails that are not normally cleared in the winter.”

Trails

In addition to regularly maintained trails, this winter the Lightfoot Trail along the waterfront at Moose Beach in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park and the Terry Fox Circle at Couchiching Beach Park will now be cleared. This is in addition to a number of other trail sections and loop trails that were cleared beginning in 2021, including the loop trails at Foundry Park, Homewood Park and Walter Henry Park. For an updated list of cleared trails in Orillia, please visit orillia.ca/trails. Additionally, Scout Valley, a 230-acre naturalized park, is a popular area for both snowshoeing and hiking during the winter months.

Outdoor Ice Rinks

With the recent snow accumulation and cold temperatures, Orillia parks staff are preparing outdoor ice rinks throughout the City this week and will be prioritizing opening based on past usage and conditions.

“Outdoor ice rinks require a significant amount of snow in order to create bases, followed by consistent cold weather of -10 C or below for at least a week. The recent snow accumulation and drop in temperatures provides the appropriate conditions to begin the preparation of our outdoor ice rinks,” said Kyle Mitchell, Manager of Source Protection and Operations. “Staff are working diligently to get rinks prepared for everyone to enjoy. We ask that residents please remain off the rinks until they are officially open as early use can compromise the bases.”

Hockey games are prohibited on outdoor ice rinks when they are occupied by pleasure skaters. Skaters should wear helmets at all times. For a list of outdoor rink locations and their status, please visit orillia.ca/outdoorrinks.

Toboggan Hills

In addition to trails and outdoor ice rinks, the City of Orillia has three toboggan hills open for use. They are located at the Couchiching Golf Course (370 Peter St. N.), Clayt French Park (114 Atlantis Dr.), and Homewood Park (68 Woodside Dr.).

While outdoor recreation amenities have no capacity limits at this time, face coverings must be worn when distancing cannot be maintained. Please be aware that there is a risk of people congregating close together and spreading COVID-19.

The following are recommendations from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when visiting outdoor public spaces:

1. If you are feeling ill or displaying symptoms (i.e. fever, cough, difficulty breathing, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, sore throat, runny nose) or if you have come into contact with someone who has shown symptoms or has tested positive, you are not to visit the outdoor public space.
2. Read all posted signs, including screening signs at all entrances, and ensure everyone self-screens before entering the space.
3. Maintain a physical distance of at least two metres (six feet) from others at all times and especially while in places where people tend to congregate, such as parking lots, trailheads and scenic overlooks.
4. If physical distancing is difficult to maintain in the outdoor space, wear a face mask.
5. Avoid close contact with people outside your household, such as shaking hands, hugging, high-fives, or games involving shared items.
6. Wash or sanitize your hands as you arrive.
7. Do not share equipment with people outside of your household.

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“The Town has the proper health and safety measures in place prior to opening and offering outdoor skating” according to a press release.

Big thanks to the efforts of volunteers, Quemby family, P. Medley and Sons, Call of the Wild Inc. Prestige Property Maintenance Services and Town of Bracebridge Staff, the outdoor ice rinks at the Memorial Park Winter Village and Annie Williams Memorial Park are now ready for skating.

The outdoor rinks are open from dawn to 9:00 p.m. and all participants are encouraged to wear a helmet.

Throughout the season the Memorial Park Winter Village will be maintained by the efforts of Nick Deluca and his team at Prestige Property Maintenance Services.

The ice rink at Annie Williams Memorial Park will be maintained by the volunteer efforts of Mark Quemby, Rink Rats Hockey Club, Old Wicks Hockey Club, Spare Tires Hockey Club, Arctic Cats Hockey Club, Town of Bracebridge Staff and Community Volunteers.

All participants are being asked to follow the COVID-19 guidelines posted at each park.

Hockey games/scrimmages are not allowed at all outdoor rinks due to the current guidelines as set out by the Government of Ontario and the Health Unit.

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