Olympic Plaza's outdoor skating rink is opening on November 17

‘Tis the season!

Calgary’s favourite outdoor skating rink is finally opening, as Olympic Plaza’s rink will see skates come 10 am on Saturday, November 17.

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⛸️The skating rink at Olympic Plaza opens tomorrow morning at 10am! #yyc pic.twitter.com/AoVezQHmWh

— City of Calgary (@cityofcalgary) November 16, 2018

Built back in 1988 for the Olympic Winter Games, Olympic Plaza has the only refrigerated outdoor ice surface in the city.

You can rent skates down at the plaza if you don’t have a pair, though the Skate Hut isn’t scheduled to open until November 22.

Winter ice skating at Olympic Plaza 2018

When: Saturday, November 17 to mid-March

Time: Weather dependent from 10 am to 9 pm

Where: Olympic Plaza – 228 8th Avenue SE

Cost: Free; rentals are $12 for adults starting November 22