ByWard Market synthetic ice rink to open Friday (Citizen)
November 19, 2024 - Ottawa Citizen
The ByWard Market’s first synthetic ice surface opens for skating Friday afternoon, just in time to provide a seasonal backdrop for the downtown district’s tree-lighting ceremony.
Located on the stretch of William Street that’s closed to cars, the 16-x-88-foot polymer pad isn’t huge but can be expanded if it proves to be hit, said Zachary Dayler, executive director of the ByWard Market District Authority.
“This is a manageable size and as we prove the concept, we can add or expand rinks throughout the area,” Dayler said. “As our winter market grows, we hope to add to the offerings.”
The rink is part of a pilot project, supported by Ottawa Tourism’s Destination Development Fund, designed to attract visitors to the ByWard Market during the winter months.