Outdoor rinks opening up in rural east Ottawa / Les patinoires extérieures ouvertes dans l'est rural Ottawa.

With the latest cold nights and ongoing snow in late November the outdoor rink season is starting earlier than in previous years. The first to report an opening in east rural Ottawa is the rink in Carlsbad Springs. Please visit their Facebook page below for the latest updates on the condition of the rink and hours for accessing the bathrooms.

Carlsbad Springs outdoor rink at Harkness Park (6020 Piperville Rd):

For latest updates visit their Facebook page: Carlsbad Springs Outdoor Rink | Facebook

"We are happy to announce the puddle rink and hockey rink will be open for Sunday Dec 14!"

Please note that the puddle rink is to be used for public skating (no hockey).

The ice rink is for open for hockey.

Access to the bathrooms is available at the following hours:

Monday- Thursday: 5 to 7 PM

Friday: 5 to 7:30 PM

Saturday- Sunday: 11AM to 2 PM

Vars:

Vars, Ontario Community Group ~ Groupe Communautaire | Facebook

Sarsfield:

Citoyens de - Sarsfield Ontario - Residents | Facebook

Casselman:

Arena, Rinks and Community Halls | Municipality of Casselman

Russell Township:

Arenas and Skating - Township of Russell