Ottawa 
The city of Ottawa is re-introducing the online reservation system for four of its most popular outdoor slating rinks.
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The city says the measure is to facilitate the new capacity restrictions for outdoor recreation amenities outlined as part of Ontario’s move to Modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen.
As per the news release, the online reservation system will be in effect for peak times and residents will be able to book free 45-minute skating spots at its four outdoor refrigerated rinks, starting Monday, January 10.
The Ottawa skating rinks requiring reservations during peak times are:
- City Hall Rink of Dreams, 11am – 11 pm daily
- Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink of Dreams, 10 am – 10 pm weekends, 4 pm – 10 pm weekdays
- Lansdowne Park Skating Court, 9 am – 9 pm weekends, 5 pm – 9pm weekdays *hours subject to change
- Ben Franklin Place Skating Rink, 9 am – 9 pm weekends, 5 pm – 9 pm weekdays *hours subject to change
Reservations can be made online up to two days in advance with new spots opening at 6 pm daily. A maximum of four skaters can be booked on each reservation. Those who have made a reservation must show a copy of their confirmation email upon entry, either on a mobile device or on a printed-out paper.
Skating rinks are open for use without reservations on a drop-in basis outside the non-peak times.
The city of Ottawa’s refrigerated rink openings are weather-dependent, so be sure to check the city website before arriving for your reserved skating time.
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