By Staff
January 9th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Cogeco events team will be on-site with free hot chocolate and coffee, along with cookies and prizes for attendees.
The City of Burlington and Cogego are inviting everyone to the Winter Fun Day at the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond, 1340 Lakeshore Rd., on Jan. 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature free Cogeco skating from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., refreshments and prizes, weather permitting.
The event will kick off with official remarks from Cogeco and City staff at 11:30 a.m.
The Cogeco events team will be on-site with free hot chocolate and coffee, along with cookies and prizes for attendees. The City of Burlington events team will also be on-site with outdoor Play Lending equipment for everyone to use.
The Pond is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Skate Lending
Skate Lending is located at the lower level of Discovery Landing at the Pond and is available:
- Monday to Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.
- Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.
- Saturday, Sunday and during school breaks, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Skate patrol staff are on duty during Skate Lending hours.
- Visitors must sign out the skates for use at the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond. Skate sizes are limited and given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Emily Beijes, Senior Manager, Recreation Business Services said: “We’re thankful to have a community partner like Cogeco who has sponsored the winter skating program at Rotary Centennial Pond. Their sponsorship means we can offer even more value to the community, improving conditions for participants with items such as additional skate aids and skate friendly flooring in heavy traffic areas. Ensuring recreation opportunities like skating are accessible, low cost or even free to everyone is a priority for the City of Burlington.”
Frédéric Perron, President, Cogeco Connexion adds: “At Cogeco, we’re lacing up our community spirit as proud supporters of the City of Burlington’s Winter Fun Day. We look forward to seeing you on the 13th for a day filled with skating, warm beverages, treats and prizes. We’re delighted to bring people together on the rink this season.”
