The moment Winnipeggers have been waiting for is finally here – there’s ice at The Forks! The Canopy Skating Rink, a portion of Arctic Glacier Winter Park, is ready to be skated on.
“It’s time to strap on the skates now that we have our rink,” said Paul Jordan, Chief Executive Officer, The Forks. “The Canopy Skating Rink is open with more to come in the weeks ahead.”
Skating is just a portion of what happens in Arctic Glacier Winter Park at The Forks. Amenities that are still to come (weather permitting): 1 km of on-land skating trails, toboggan hill, professionally-designed snowboard fun park, and the Great-West Life Snow Lounge — where skaters can hang out near The Port and take a breather on a couch or chair made entirely of snow.
Winnipeggers still need to wait for the Red River Mutual Trail to ice over before they start skating on it. There are still sections of open water, which has to freeze solid before the Red River Mutual Trail is open to the public. Crews from The Forks will begin building as soon as possible, starting west of the Hugo access point where sections of the Assiniboine River have frozen. An announcement will be made the moment the trail is open, until then The Forks asks that you remain off the ice for your safety.
Arctic Glacier Winter Park attractions are FREE and will be open as they become available from now until March, weather permitting.
Skate rentals are now open, and available at Iceland Skate Rentals located in the tower atrium at The Forks Market. Rates are $3 for children and seniors and only $5 for adults. Skate trainers are also available for $2.
More information on Arctic Glacier Winter Park can be found on our website at www.theforks.com/agwinterpark
The Red River Mutual Trail is not yet open for the season, but check our website for updates http://www.theforks.com/rivertrail
