Bracebridge opens outdoor skating rink and trail for Christmas, winter season

A person is shown skating in this undated file image (John Flatters/CTV News)

The Town of Bracebridge announced that two of its outdoor skating areas open for the winter season on Christmas Eve.

In a news release, the town confirmed the opening of Memorial Park Winter Skating Trail on Manitoba Street and Annie Williams Memorial Park Skating Rink on Santa’s Village Road at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

The rink and trail will be open from dawn until 9 p.m. each day.

“Thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers for helping prepare the outdoor skating areas: The Quemby Family; P. Medley and Sons Ltd.; Call of the Wild Inc.; Correctional Services Canada; and the Sunday Night Hockey groups,” said the town in its release.

The town encourages skaters to wear a helmet and to be aware of potentially inconsistent ice conditions on days with unideal skating weather.