Free Skate – all day, every day and night!!!!
All bundled up and no place to go? You better have a pair of skates with you! Whether it’s a romantic evening, or a fieldtrip with your floormates, London’s outdoor skating rinks are a wonderful winter destination, better yet, they’re FREE!
The closest to campus is Victoria Park (right along Richmond Row, in the centre of town). The yearly tradition of ice skating in Victoria Park dates back to 1913 when the first lighted, outdoor skating rink was constructed. They’re officially open until 10 PM each night, and only close for a re-icing between 5:30 and 6:30 each day. Click HERE for more info.
The Covent Garden Market rink is most people I know’s preferred rink, but it’s a little farther. Just follow Talbot alllllll the way down to the John Labatt Centre. It says on their Website that it’s only open until 7 PM, but it’s not barred for access after that (all night long!!)
If you don’t have a pair of skates (I didn’t before a couple of weeks ago!!), check out the Oxford St. Goodwill store or, for better luck and a little more money, the Sports Store beside it. Just take the 4 or 17 bus towards Fanshawe, and you’ll see it on your right side (in the plaza with the Tim Horton’s).
Good luck and happy skating!!
All bundled up and no place to go? You better have a pair of skates with you! Whether it’s a romantic evening, or a fieldtrip with your floormates, London’s outdoor skating rinks are a wonderful winter destination, better yet, they’re FREE!
The closest to campus is Victoria Park (right along Richmond Row, in the centre of town). The yearly tradition of ice skating in Victoria Park dates back to 1913 when the first lighted, outdoor skating rink was constructed. They’re officially open until 10 PM each night, and only close for a re-icing between 5:30 and 6:30 each day. Click HERE for more info.
The Covent Garden Market rink is most people I know’s preferred rink, but it’s a little farther. Just follow Talbot alllllll the way down to the John Labatt Centre. It says on their Website that it’s only open until 7 PM, but it’s not barred for access after that (all night long!!)
If you don’t have a pair of skates (I didn’t before a couple of weeks ago!!), check out the Oxford St. Goodwill store or, for better luck and a little more money, the Sports Store beside it. Just take the 4 or 17 bus towards Fanshawe, and you’ll see it on your right side (in the plaza with the Tim Horton’s).
Good luck and happy skating!!
