The Red River Mutual Trail adds a the second leg as it opens from Queen Elizabeth Way to Churchill Park on the Red River, making it a total of three kilometres on the Red River.
As weather permits, the Red River Mutual Trail will continue to extend down the Red River in hopes of reaching St. Vital Bridge. In addition to the trail, a second skating rink was also completed this weekend in The Forks Historic Port. All rinks and trails are groomed daily and conditions can always be found at theforks.com/skate or by following @RRMTrail on Twitter.
Along with the trail extending, local artist Chris Jane has brought the addition of an art gallery on ice. This is the second year for the gallery with this year’s work being showcased under the Queen Elizabeth Way. Skaters are able to glide by the work from budding local artists. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/chrisandkine.
Over the upcoming weeks, there is a variety of free winter events on the Red River Mutual Trail. This list includes the upcoming Subaru Canada Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel, Festival du Voyageur’s Rendez-vous on Ice, and the inaugural Winter Wind Derby at The Forks.
Skate rentals are open as well and available at Iceland Skate Rentals located adjacent to the skate changing area. Rates are $3 for children and seniors and only $5 for adults. Skate trainers are also available for $2.
