Category: Rinks

  • Norman Johnston Rink is Open!

    Norman Johnston Rink is Open!

    We are happy to announce the opening of Norman Johnston Outdoor Rink today. Those looking to go for a skate, the huts at both the Bearbrook and Norman Johnston rinks will be open daily during the holidays from noon until 10pm. We continue to work on the puddle rinks at both locations to get them…

  • Bearbrook Rink is OPEN

    Bearbrook Rink is OPEN

    Our volunteers have been hard at work the last few weeks and are excited to open Bearbrook Outdoor rink today ahead of the holidays.  Heated hut will be open from noon until 10pm. If you are looking for outdoor activities, come out for a skate! A big thank you to all our ice making volunteers!

  • Blackburn Hamlet Outdoor Rinks – Call for Volunteers

    Blackburn Hamlet Outdoor Rinks – Call for Volunteers

    Published in The BANAR November 2024 Mark Lister The BCA is seeking ice-making volunteers as well as rink attendants for the 2025 season. If you are interested in volunteering for our ice-making team or being a rink attendant, or want to learn more, please email Mark Lister at parksandrinks@blackburnhamlet.ca.

  • Bearbrook Puddle Rink

    Bearbrook Puddle Rink

    The BCA and the City of Ottawa are aware of recent changes made by the Good Shepherd School on their property adjacent to the rink. The City and the School are working to resolve issues with the berm that was inadvertently installed on City property . We are still trying to determine the impact to…

  • Outdoor Rinks are OPEN

    Outdoor Rinks are OPEN

    The BCA is happy to announce the opening of our outdoor rinks season!  Our volunteers have been hard at work to get the ice ready and conditions are looking great. Norman Johnston and Michael Budd rink open today, Sunday the 21st. And BearBrook rink will open later this week, the puddle rink is available now.…

  • Call for Volunteers!

    Call for Volunteers!

    Do you love making ice? Cool nights under the stars?  If you do, the BCA is looking for volunteers to help our ice making teams at Norman Johnston and Bearbrook rink.  If you are interested in joining our rinks team please email Mark Lister at president@blackburnhamlet.ca