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Bayshore Park on Woodridge Crescent has a boarded, lit and supervised outdoor rink in the City of Ottawa's outdoor rink data, close to the Bayshore shopping area. It is a good local rink for hockey and family skating in the west end. City outdoor rinks are free to use, and the season usually runs from mid or late December to mid February, depending on the weather.

Alta Vista Park on Randall Avenue has a lit and supervised outdoor skating rink without boards, listed in the City of Ottawa's outdoor rink data. The open ice is great for beginners and families who just want to glide around. City outdoor rinks are free to use, and the season usually runs from mid or late December to mid February, depending on the weather.

Westboro Kiwanis Park on Dovercourt Avenue has a boarded, lit and supervised outdoor rink in the City of Ottawa's outdoor rink data, next to the Dovercourt Recreation Centre. It is a busy neighbourhood rink for shinny and family skating in the west end. City outdoor rinks are free to use, and the season usually runs from mid or late December to mid February, depending on the weather.

Jack Purcell Park in Centretown has a boarded, lit and supervised outdoor rink run by the City of Ottawa, right beside the community centre. It is a handy downtown spot for pickup hockey or a casual skate after work. City outdoor rinks are free to use, and the season usually runs from mid or late December to mid February, depending on the weather.

Brewer Park, beside the Rideau River and Carleton University, has a lit and supervised skating oval as well as a boarded hockey rink, listed in the City of Ottawa's outdoor rink data. It is a lovely place for a family skate on a winter evening. City outdoor rinks are free to use, and the season usually runs from mid or late December to mid February, depending on the weather.

The historic skating rink on the grounds of Rideau Hall, the Governor General's residence, opens to the public for free skating each winter, and it now has a refrigerated ice surface for a longer season. Last season it ran from late November to late March, weekdays 5 to 8:30 PM and weekends 1 to 8:30 PM (last entry 7:45 PM), with a closure over the holidays. Skating is free; enter by the Princess Gate, and check gg.ca for this winter's opening date and any schedule changes for official events.

Four easy cross country ski trails at the Base de plein air de Sainte-Foy, a few minutes from downtown Québec, groomed daily when the weather allows. The City offers access for free with no reservation, every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter. Ski rentals cost extra; the welcome pavilion has washrooms and parking.

A free outdoor neighbourhood rink in Parc Maurice-Dorion in Charlesbourg, run by the City of Québec, with a boarded rink for hockey and a separate ice surface for free skating. Open from mid December to mid March when the weather allows. Hours: Monday to Thursday 5 PM to 9:30 PM, Friday 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 9:30 PM, with daytime hours over the holidays and spring break. Free, with no reservation needed; bring your own skates, and a helmet is strongly recommended. Natural ice can close in mild weather, so check the City's site or call 418 641-6400 before you go.

A free outdoor neighbourhood rink in Parc Henri-Casault in Charlesbourg, run by the City of Québec, with a boarded rink for hockey and a separate ice surface for free skating. Open from mid December to mid March when the weather allows. Hours: Monday to Thursday 5 PM to 9:30 PM, Friday 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 9:30 PM, with daytime hours over the holidays and spring break. Free, with no reservation needed; bring your own skates, and a helmet is strongly recommended. Natural ice can close in mild weather, so check the City's site or call 418 641-6400 before you go.

Free outdoor neighbourhood rinks in Parc Saint-Pierre in Charlesbourg, run by the City of Québec, with two boarded rinks for hockey and an ice ring (a skating loop) for free skating. Open from mid December to mid March when the weather allows. Hours: Monday to Thursday 5 PM to 9:30 PM, Friday 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 9:30 PM, with daytime hours over the holidays and spring break. Free, with no reservation needed; bring your own skates, and a helmet is strongly recommended. Natural ice can close in mild weather, so check the City's site or call 418 641-6400 before you go.

A free outdoor neighbourhood rink in Parc Lyonnais in Charlesbourg, run by the City of Québec, with a boarded rink for hockey and a separate ice surface for free skating. Open from mid December to mid March when the weather allows. Hours: Monday to Thursday 5 PM to 9:30 PM, Friday 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 9:30 PM, with daytime hours over the holidays and spring break. Free, with no reservation needed; bring your own skates, and a helmet is strongly recommended. Natural ice can close in mild weather, so check the City's site or call 418 641-6400 before you go.

A free outdoor neighbourhood rink in Parc Notre-Dame-des-Laurentides in Charlesbourg, run by the City of Québec, with a boarded rink for hockey and an ice ring (a skating loop) for free skating. Open from mid December to mid March when the weather allows. Hours: Monday to Thursday 5 PM to 9:30 PM, Friday 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 9:30 PM, with daytime hours over the holidays and spring break. Free, with no reservation needed; bring your own skates, and a helmet is strongly recommended. Natural ice can close in mild weather, so check the City's site or call 418 641-6400 before you go.