Molineaux nation

I started the rink for my son, we moved back from living in Virginia where there is almost no hockey. Once he moved up here Vincent fell in love with the game. It is helping him make new friends and having them over to play on the rink which our neighbors have come to enjoy […]

Casa Loma Parkette Rink

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 weather, but on the days when the whole neigbhourhood comes out to skate, it’s all worthwhile. We think it’s the prettiest little rink in town!

Katimavik ODR

The Katimavik ODR has been a staple in our community for decades. This rink and attached puddle continue to serve as such a wonderful hub and meeting spot for our neighbours during the winter. Many of the rink volunteers has dedicated their time and energy on it for many years, but they keep coming back […]

Carlsbad Springs ODR

The ODR crew is fully run by 3 local men, all with young families. Not only do they make the hockey rink but they also make a second “puddle rink” so if a hockey game or large group is on the main rink smaller skaters can still have a safe spot to skate. Both my […]

Tranter Memorial Park Rink

This rink is the winter heart of our community. Children, parents and grandparents gather to celebrate the brief but beautiful outdoor skating season. The public school walks down with classes, the ice is shared with hockey players, figure skaters and those who just love to skate. Free for all, and a real treasure to those […]

Kingsmere Outdoor Rink

I volunteer to make and maintain the ice at my neighborhood park We have a beautiful puddle rink and hockey rink It does get a lot of use It’s kind of a hidden gem to be honest We are located in the glabar park in ottawa We definitely could use the money to help us […]