Skating Articles

River Trail Partially Opens at The Forks

Get those ice skates out, kids (and adults) -- The Forks has officially opened part of its River Trailfor the season. Just in time for Christmas holidays, the recent bout of cold weather has made it possible for the two hockey rinks in The Forks Historic Port to open....

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Duck Pond Open to Skaters at Assiniboine Park

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy opened the Duck Pond to skaters on Friday. Just in time for the holidays -- and the first day of winter -- the park has also opened the toboggan fun located just south of the skating rink. Visitors can warm up by the fireplace inside...

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Canopy Skating Rink Opens at The Forks

Canopy Skating Rink Opens at The Forks

The Forks opened its popular skating rink under the Canopy on Friday -- a sign that the cold temperatures are here to stay. “We are welcoming winter with open arms and it’s not even December,” said Paul Jordan, The Forks' chief operating officer. “With the rink open...

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Susan Auch Speed Skating School Beginning in August

Susan Auch Speed Skating School Beginning in August

The Winnipeg Speed Skating Club (WSSC) and Olympic speed skater Susan Auch will teach beginners an introduction to the sport next month. On August 13, 15 and 17, the club will host the fourth annual Speed Skating School at the Canlan Ice Sports Arena, 1871 Ellice...

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‘Stars on Ice’ Returns to MTS Centre on May 9

‘Stars on Ice’ Returns to MTS Centre on May 9

Tickets are on sale now for the Investors Group Stars on Ice Tour at MTS Centre this spring. The tour features an all-star line-up, including Kurt Browning, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Joannie Rochette, Jeffrey Buttle, Jeremy Abbott, Cynthia Phaneuf, Ashley Wagner,...

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Duck Pond Skating Rink Closed for the Season

Duck Pond Skating Rink Closed for the Season

After an abbreviated skating season, the Duck Pond at Assiniboine Park is now closed for the season. The pond was scheduled to close on Monday, but after a balmy Saturday afternoon, officials decided to pull the plug two days early. The rink only opened on December 30...

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Duck Pond Skating Rink Opens at Assiniboine Park

The skating rink on the Duck Pond at Assiniboine Park opened for the season on Friday. Watch: Recent mild temperatures had put skating on hold for most of the holiday season, but now the public can enjoy a skate just in time for New Year's Eve. Also open is the...

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Santa Lacing Up for Community Skate on Sunday

Santa Lacing Up for Community Skate on Sunday

Volunteers are needed to help with the fifth annual Skate with Santa event in Whyte Ridge on Sunday. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the big man in red will strap on his ice skates at Whyte Ridge Community Centre and skate with neighbourhood kids. Activities include skating,...

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Skating Trails, Toboggan Run Open at The Forks

Skating Trails, Toboggan Run Open at The Forks

The Forks has opened 1.2 kilometres of skating trails within Arctic Glacier Park, allowing ice skaters to glide their way through the property. Along with the skating trails, the Olympic-sized skating rink near Scotiabank Stage, and a toboggan run, are also now...

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