Chris

The really nice waterfront ice skating rink has announced they will permanently close.

Sucks.

Here's a video I shot from just under a year ago. I recall it was about -10c or so but it was clear and sunny and we got treated to an amazing sunset.

I'll miss that spot.

#IceSkating #Winter #Toronto #LostPlaces

Jan 15, 2023 at 1:33amWeb
Show threadPaul TichonczukJan 15, 2023
@jesuschris booo. The city needs more recreational skating rinks, not less.
Show threadBLWNJan 15, 2023
@jesuschris Wait, I think I just heard someone else mention this as well. What's the story behind its removal? I have my guesses, but I hope there's a good reason behind this move at least.
Show threadChrisJan 15, 2023
@baldwin the rink in the video was actually a makeshift rink for last winter, the OG one behind the performance stage that was a pond in the summer was closed down last year for repairs. I heard it was the under-ice refrigeration system. I suspect it all fell victim to classic Canadian mediocrity and cheapness. We generally don't like to pay to maintain things. But that's just my guess. I have no insider knowledge.
Show threadNeal Jennings 🕊️Jan 15, 2023
@jesuschris wait, the Harbourfront rink is closing‽‽‽ Why???
Show threadChrisJan 15, 2023
@nealjennings official word is 'to develop a plaza'
Show threadNeal Jennings 🕊️Jan 15, 2023
@jesuschris isn't it already a plaza?
Show threadChrisJan 15, 2023
@nealjennings yes. :(
Show threadChrisJan 15, 2023
@nealjennings https://mastodon.social/@jesuschris/109690871754623110
Show threadNeal Jennings 🕊️Jan 15, 2023
@jesuschris that's sad :(
Show threadChrisJan 15, 2023
@nealjennings indeed.