It’s time to bundle up and get outside for winter activities
Free public skating is now open at all of the city’s 12 outdoor rinks, along with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter walking trails. While outdoor activities are lower risk than indoor activities, residents are reminded to continue to follow COVID-19 guidelines including physical distancing.
Outdoor Public Skating
As a reminder, all skating participants are required to wear a CSA approved helmet. Registration is not required, however capacity limits are in place for all rinks. The capacity limits are posted online and at each rink. It is also recommended that all participants wear a mask.
Outdoor rink locations:
- Centennial Park – to open (today) February 1 at 5pm
- Elmer MacFadyen Memorial Recreational Complex (MacRae Drive)
- Founders Hall Greenspace (Lower Prince Street)
- Gordie Griffin Multi-Sport Facility (199 Patterson Drive)
- Highfield Park (Highfield Avenue)
- J. Frank McAulay (Spring Lane)
- Orlebar Park (Orlebar Street)
- MacArthur Park (MacArthur Drive) – to open (today) February 1 at 5pm
- Mulberry Park (Mulberry Avenue)
- Rosemount Park (Rosemount Drive)
- Sandlewood (Wisteria Avenue)
- Spring Park (Spring Park Road)
City staff will continue to maintain the outdoor rinks as long as weather conditions continue to be suitable. Of note, the ideal temperature for maintenance requires a consistent temperature of approximately -6 C. The status of the rinks is available online at charlottetown.ca/skating and will be updated Monday through Friday.
Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Two cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are open for the season. The trails are located at Victoria Park and Belvedere Golf Club. Both trails are groomed and approximately 3km in length. The trail map is available online at charlottetown.ca/winterrecreation. Using the trails is free and registration is not required.
For cross-country skiing, participants are required to use their own equipment.
For snowshoeing, participants can use their own equipment or rent (free of charge) from two city-run locations.
- City Hall rentals are available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call ahead to reserve from the Parks and Recreation Department at 902.368.1025.
- Victoria Park Ballfield Clubhouse rentals are available on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis.
The status of the trails is available online at charlottetown.ca/winterrecreation and will be updated Monday through Friday.
Winter Walking Trails
Two walking trails that are maintained throughout the winter season are the Victoria Park Boardwalk and Confederation Trail in Charlottetown.
The status of the trails is available online at charlottetown.ca/winterrecreation and will be updated Monday through Friday.
For more information about outdoor rinks, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter walking trails, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 902.368.1025.
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