March 1, 2024

PCU Park ODR

Porcupine Plain,

Saskatchewan

This ODR rink sits on what use to be a old coop gas station in Porcupine Plain, a grass area with a walkway and

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March 1, 2024

Huntsville Rink

Huntsville,

Ontario

50 x 100 backyard rink in Huntsville

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March 1, 2024

My backyard rink

Lombardy,

Ontario

I am nominating our backyard rink. Three seasons of the year, it is a yucky swamp. But the winter season it is mint! My

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March 1, 2024

NORTH MILLBOURNE COMMUNITY LEAGUE

Edmonton, AB, Canada,

Alberta

This is our 49 season in operation. We pride ourselves on our rink program and keep some of the best ice in the city.

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February 29, 2024

Rocanville Borderland Co-op Outdoor Rink

Rocanville,

Saskatchewan

Our outdoor rink is relatively new and has definitely been well-used by the community. The outdoor rink is located in the same parking lot

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February 29, 2024

Valley Gardens Community Center

Winnipeg,

Manitoba

This place very friendly and beautiful. After snow storm ice rink Valley Gardens Community Center will be open next day and you can continue

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February 28, 2024

Robert A Steen

Winnipeg, MB, Canada,

Manitoba

My child learned to skate on this rink. The community gathers for lessons and games all winter. It’s a wonderful space that makes this

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February 27, 2024

Village of North Portal

North Portal, SK, Canada,

Saskatchewan

Our rink is important to the community. So many children use it to take their first few steps on skates to the older folks

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February 27, 2024

North Portal, SK rink

North Portal,

Saskatchewan

A tiny village with few tax payers but kids who need to have fun.

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February 27, 2024

North Portal Community Rink

North Portal, SK, Canada,

Saskatchewan

Just the smallest little town that thrives on our outdoor community rink. This little rink gets used so much in the winter.

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February 27, 2024

North Portal Community Centre Outdoor Rink

North Portal,

Saskatchewan

The Village of North Portal has been operating an outdoor rink for over 30 years. The rink draws visitors from the community, the surrounding

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February 27, 2024

Gee Bee construction

Kipling, SK, Canada,

Saskatchewan

For the past couple years GEE BEE CONSTRUCTION has been making a life size ODR for the Town of Kipling with lights fire pits

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February 27, 2024

Marengo Outdoor Rink

Marengo,

Saskatchewan

The outdoor rink in Marengo is a place where friends and family gather in the cold months. A place where all the world’s problems

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February 27, 2024

Hastings Outdoor Ice Rink

Hastings,

Ontario

Our community rink is celebrating its fourth year.

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February 27, 2024

Hastings Outdoor Ice Rink

Hastings,

Ontario

It’s the fourth year of our community rink in Hastings Ontario.

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February 27, 2024

RA steen community centre

Winnipeg,

Manitoba

Located close to the center of Winnipeg the Robert A Steen Community Center outdoor rinks provide a humble venue for ice skating and hockey

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February 27, 2024

Robert A Steen

Winnipeg,

Manitoba

My Tween son and his friends love this rink and spend hours there. There is pond hockey for adults and they are largely community

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February 26, 2024

Bruderheim Outdoor Arena

Bruderheim,

Alberta

The outdoor arena in our community is a hub for our community. Evrry chance people get there is always a big pack of kids

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February 26, 2024

Hoch’s hockey rink

Petersburg,

Ontario

This is the best rink in the province

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February 26, 2024

Hoch’s outdoor rink

Petersburg,

Ontario

It means a wonderful rink that is almost state of the art in your own way.

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February 22, 2024

Valstar Outdoor Ice Palace

St. David’s,

Ontario

I am nominating my husband Steve and our backyard outdoor rink in St. David’s. Here in our neighbourhood, community is very important. Friends will

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February 22, 2024

Bill Barber Complex

Callander,

Ontario

The ODR is the first place my son learned to skate. He also learned to ride his bike on the ODR in the summertime.

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February 22, 2024

Bill Barber Complex

Callander,

Ontario

Outdoor rink in a small little town. Everybody loves it. It’s a great for the community. Used all year round!  My son plays hockey

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February 22, 2024

Athletic Park Outdoor Rink

New Maryland,

New Brunswick

The Athletic Park outdoor rink is a labour of love (and time) for our Recreation Parks Foreman, Kirk Billings. He has more than 20

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February 20, 2024

Braydon Coburn Outdoor Rink

Shaunavon,

Saskatchewan

Our local outdoor rink is a very important staple in our small community. We unfortunately were only able to open our rink for a

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February 20, 2024

Bill Barber arena

Callander,

Ontario

We had an awesome day skating at Bill Barber arena.

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February 20, 2024

Quinn Stevenson memorial rink

Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan

It’s in honor of a local teen that was lost to a drunk driving incident that was evolved in the hockey and baseball community.

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February 17, 2024

Wynyard Kinsmen Outdoor Rink

Wynyard,

Saskatchewan

Wynyard’s outdoor rink is a source of fun, activity and connection for community members of all ages every winter. You can here sticks on

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February 17, 2024

Newmarket Lions Park

Newmarket, ON, Canada,

Ontario

Chris is an inspiration

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February 15, 2024

Valley Gardens Community Centre

Winnipeg,

Manitoba

This ODR is very important for our family as we LOVE to be there skating and practicing hockey (my son) and the Valley Gardens

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February 15, 2024

Molineaux nation

Asphodel-Norwood, ON, Canada,

Ontario

I started the rink for my son, we moved back from living in Virginia where there is almost no hockey. Once he moved up

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February 15, 2024

Busby Community Rink

Busby,

Alberta

Our simple outdoor ice surface is the life blood fit our small Hamlet. The rink is used by all ages to learn how to

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February 13, 2024

Casa Loma Parkette Rink

Toronto,

Ontario

In 2023 a group of neighbours got together to build a rink for neighbourhood kids to enjoy. It’s been a challenge battling the warm

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February 13, 2024

William Osler Skating Rink

Winnipeg,

Manitoba

Sir William Osler’s Community Rinks and shack are managed and maintained by caring neighbors who want to have a safe and fun place for

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February 12, 2024

Katimavik ODR

Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada,

Ontario

The Katimavik ODR has been a staple in our community for decades. This rink and attached puddle continue to serve as such a wonderful

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February 8, 2024

PCU Park outdoor rink

Porcupine Plain, SK, Canada,

Saskatchewan

Kids love the outdoor Rink. Many families take the opportunity to use the ice to teach their kids how to skate

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February 7, 2024

PCU Park Outdoor Rink

Porcupine Plain,

Saskatchewan

If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to spend some quality time with your family, look no further than the PCU

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February 7, 2024

Newmarket Lions Park Community Hockey Rink

Newmarket, ON, Canada,

Ontario

This a volunteer run rink for over 10years and is a huge asset to the community! The kids (of all ages) love it! The

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February 1, 2024

Ray Benoit Rink

Hay River,

Northwest Territories

The Ray Benoit Rink is a well-loved, well used outdoor rink in Hay River, NT. The rink is maintained by the Town of Hay

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February 1, 2024

PCU Park Outdoor Rink

Porcupine Plain,

Saskatchewan

PCU Park is a beautiful space in the heart of Porcupine Plain’s downtown, providing the perfect space for residents and visitors to connect. The

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January 29, 2024

North Augusta Community Rink

North Augusta,

Ontario

Located in the heart of North Augusta!

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January 29, 2024

Foresters Hall Rink

Clementsvale,

Nova Scotia

Families wait all year for the few weeks that the weather allows the rink to operate! It’s the heart of our small community. There

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January 28, 2024

King’s Point Outdoor Rink

King’s Point,

Newfoundland and Labrador

The King’s Point Outdoor Rink is the heart of our community during the winter months. Our students visit for physical education and during class

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January 28, 2024

Lakeridge Community

Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan

The Lakeridge Community Association’s Rink Coordinator Greg Hain has maintained an incredible surface again in Crocus Park, behind St. Luke School on Emmeline Road.

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January 27, 2024

Old Perlican Arena

Old Perlican,,

Newfoundland and Labrador

Like many in the Trinity Bay community, they’re anxious to find out when they can lace up their skates and give the new outdoor

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January 26, 2024

Clementsvale Recreation

Clementsvale,

Nova Scotia

This outdoor rink is so great for people of all ages. Fresh air and exercise. Small community but great volunteers keep us active

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January 25, 2024

Carlsbad Springs ODR

Gloucester,

Ontario

The ODR crew is fully run by 3 local men, all with young families. Not only do they make the hockey rink but they

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January 24, 2024

Bray Backyard Rink established 2015

Ottawa,

Ontario

Backyard rink that 23 by 55 feet, great rink for 3 vs 3 or 2 vs 2.

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January 24, 2024

Tranter Memorial Park Rink

Richards Landing,

Ontario

This rink is the winter heart of our community. Children, parents and grandparents gather to celebrate the brief but beautiful outdoor skating season. The

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January 22, 2024

Kingsmere Outdoor Rink

Ottawa,

Ontario

I volunteer to make and maintain the ice at my neighborhood park We have a beautiful puddle rink and hockey rink It does get

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January 22, 2024

Waterford Youth Centre

Waterford,

New Brunswick

Waterford Youth Centre is an amazing place where the community comes together for healthy outdoor activities including hockey, skating, figure skating and card games.

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January 22, 2024

Chistopher Lake ODR

Christopher Lake,

Saskatchewan

My Outdoor Skating Rink (ODR) means the world to me—it’s more than just a frozen surface; it’s a symbol of a journey that started

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January 22, 2024

Fifes Bay

Selwyn, ON, Canada,

Ontario

Here at Fifes Bay Rd we have a 92×44 ran and maintained by a few neighbours and friends. We’ve been running it for 8

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January 22, 2024

Kingsmere ODR

Ottawa,

Ontario

Hi I am a volunteer at the Kingsmere ODR in Ottawa Ontario. Our little rink is supported by the most wonderful volunteer group and

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January 22, 2024

Evergreen Community Rink

Kenora,

Ontario

Evergreen community rink has seen 80 kids on it on a given evening, it is where kids and adults can gather for the love

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