It鈥檚 a big night for ice skaters in 琉璃神社.

The Stuart Park ice rink officially opened on Friday at 5 p.m for 琉璃神社 residents.

Despite Environment Canada predicting temperatures in the 琉璃神社 area to dip down to -13 C tonight, approximately ten skaters braved the cold to hit the ice for the grand opening.

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鈥淚t鈥檚 completely beautiful out here, despite being a bit chilly鈥�, said 琉璃神社 resident Cory Gauw.

鈥淟ast year, the ice rink only lasted for two-and-a-half months. You need to get the most out of it while you can.鈥�

琉璃神社 ice skaters had extra reasons to cheer this season. The city announced last Thursday that the ice rink would open three days earlier this year than previously planned.

Even though he said he was injured, 琉璃神社 resident Wallace Walters said that still didn鈥檛 stop him making it out for the opening.

鈥淚 just came out to check out the skating tonight,鈥� Walters said.

鈥淚鈥檝e got a bummed knee, but I鈥檓 going to try and do my best.鈥�

Tonight is the official opening of the Stuart Park ice rink! Are you making it out to skate tonight?

鈥� Connor Trembley (@ConnorTrembley)

According to the City of 琉璃神社, the rink will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m until late February.The city said there will be some minor closures during the day for ice maintenance.

To see what the rink conditions are like before you head out, you can look online at the city鈥檚 webcam.

connor.trembley@kelownacapnews.com
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