Lace up and join us on Saturday, December 15, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the first of four RBC Market Day Skates this winter. The opening event features festive music, free hot chocolate and cookies and seasonal crafts. As an added treat, the Downtown’s annual free trolley rides will make stops at Market Square. In the case of inclement weather, festivities will be held indoors in the Galleria at City Hall.
“We’re thrilled to support a series of special family-friendly skates this winter”, says Laurie Davidson, RBC Royal Bank, Regional Vice President, Guelph North Halton. “The rink in Market Square has been an unprecedented success since its opening, and with RBC’s sponsorship support, we hope to encourage even more families to take advantage of this marvellous public gathering space.”
“We’re beginning to develop special daytime and evening programs throughout the winter to animate Market Square,” say’s Colleen Clack, general manager of Culture and Tourism for the City of Guelph. “We had a fantastic turnout for the opening of the rink last Friday and look forward to drawing hundreds of people downtown for our upcoming events.”
All events are free and open to the public:
• December 15 – RBC Market Day Skates, 11am to 1 pm.
• December 22 – Shake’n’Skate, 6-10 pm. Skating party featuring electronic music by guest DJs
• January 12 – Mayor’s Annual New Year’s Levee, 1- 4 pm. Skating, entertainment, crafts and more
• January 12 – Shake’n’Skate, 6-10 pm.
• January 19 – RBC Market Day Skates, 11am to 1 pm.
• February 9 – Shake’n’Skate, 6-10 pm.
• February 18 – RBC Family Heritage Day Skate, 11am to 1 pm.
• March 2 – RBC Market Day Skates, 11am to 1 pm.
The skating rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. The washrooms and changing area in the pavilion building are open daily from 9 am to 10 pm. Visit guelph.ca/marketsquare for event updates.
Holiday Hours of Operation
• Christmas Day – 12 noon to 10 pm
• Boxing Day – 10 am to 10 pm
• New Years Eve – 10 am to 10 pm
• New Years Day – 12 noon to 10 pm