COVID-19 Health and Safety - Outdoor skating rinks
Stay home and away from others
- If you’re showing symptoms or feeling unwell
- If you have travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days
- If you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive or are waiting for test results for COVID-19
Masks and face coverings
At our outdoor skating rinks, you should wear a mask where it could be difficult to maintain a 2 metre distance from people outside of your household. For example, masks can be worn:
- In seating areas, around fire pits and in high-traffic areas.
- From the parking lot to the skating rink
- When putting skates on or taking them off
- On the ice
You do not have to wear a mask if you meet any of the exemption criteria. Learn more about the Temporary Face Coverings Bylaw.
What we're doing to keep you safe
- Managing the maximum number of people on the ice at the same time to allow for proper distancing
How you and your household can stay safe
- Follow all current Public Health Orders
- Avoid crowded areas
- Maintain physical distancing whenever possible
- Wear a face covering where it’s difficult to stay 2 metres away from others, even when you’re outside
- Don’t gather or loiter in parking areas
- Wash your hands with soap and water before, during and after your activity
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and face
- Cover coughs and sneezes in a tissue or your elbow
- Carry and use your own hand sanitizer
- Bring your own water bottle as there will be no access to a water fountain
Outdoor skating rink specific measures
- The skating rink operator is responsible for setting the maximum number of people allowed at a time
- At City-run rinks, signage will be posted with maximum participants allowed and guidelines for safe distancing practices
- No outdoor hockey is allowed on City-run outdoor rinks