Updated as of January 25, 2022
Winter Walking Conditions
| Victoria Park Boardwalk |
Light snow cover with ice on some sections |
| Confederation Trail |
Light snow cover with ice along the side |
With fluctuating temperatures it can be challenging to manage icy conditions, please use caution.
Cross Country Ski Trails & Snowshoe Trails
| Victoria Park (Cross Country) |
Great Condition |
| Victoria Park (Snowshoe) |
Great Condition |
| Belvedere Golf Course (Cross Country) |
Great Condition
|
| Belvedere Golf Course (Snowshoe) |
Great Condition |
Please download the Cross Country Skiing Maps to View:
Cross Country Skiing Maps
*Note: the snowshoe trails are adjacent to the cross country ski trails, please be careful not to walk on the ski trail.
Snowshoe Sign-outs
In the winter months snowshoes are available for a daily sign-out Monday - Friday at the Charlottetown Parks & Recreation Office (199 Queen St) between 8:00am - 4:30pm. There are a limited number of snowshoes available on a first come first serve basis. Snowshoes must be returned by 3:00 pm the following business day. Snowshoes are also available for use at the Victoria Park Ballfield Clubhouse on Sundays from 1:00 - 3:00pm. There are a limited number of snowshoes available on a first come first serve basis. The snowshoe program is on hold until at least January 31, 2022.
For more information please contact 902-368-1025.
Public Skating
Due to COVID-19 there will be no public skates until at least January 31, 2022.
Please download the Public Skating Schedule to View:
Public Skating Schedule
Outdoor Rinks
Updated as of January 25, 2022
All participants are required to wear CSA approved helmets while on the outdoor rinks. Please adhere to the posted capacity of each outdoor rink facility. It is recommended that participants wear a face mask when at an outdoor rink facility.
Participants must follow recommendations of the Chief Public Health Office.
Maintain a minimum 6ft social distance from others outside your household.
Stay home if you are deemed a close contact of a positive case, have travelled recently or are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19. Frequently washing and sanitizing hands.
For the rinks designated as recreational skating (with the exception of Founders Hall Greenspace) pick-up hockey is permitted (only with members of your household). Please be respectful and share the ice with other users.
Please note that consistent temperatures of -6º are ideal to build and maintain the outdoor rinks.
For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department
Elmer MacFadyen Memorial Recreational Complex
(MacRae Drive) |
Pick-up Hockey (Household Only)
Recreational Skating ONLY Sundays 2:00 - 4:00pm |
OPEN - Good Condition |
35 |
Founders Hall Greenspace
(Lower Prince Street) |
Recreational Skating |
OPEN - Good Condition |
50
|
Gordie Griffin Multi-Sport Facility
(199 Patterson Drive) |
Pick-up Hockey (Household Only)
Recreational Skating ONLY Daily 1:00 - 3:00pm and 6:00 - 7:00pm |
OPEN - Good Condition |
35 |
Orlebar Park
(Orlebar Street) |
Recreational Skating |
OPEN - Good Condition |
10 |
Mulberry Park
(Mulberry Avenue) |
Recreational Skating |
OPEN - Good Condition
|
15 |
Sandlewood
(Wisteria Avenue) |
Recreational Skating |
CLOSED - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
|
20 |
J. Frank McAulay
(Spring Lane) |
Recreational Skating |
CLOSED - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
|
30 |
Spring Park
(Spring Park Road) |
Recreational Skating |
OPEN - Good Condition
|
15 |
Highfield Park
(Highfield Avenue) |
Recreational Skating |
CLOSED - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
|
10 |
Rosemount Park
(Rosemount Drive) |
Recreational Skating |
CLOSED - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
|
10 |
Centennial Park
(Sycamore Avenue) |
Recreational Skating |
CLOSED - CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN SHORTLY |
10 |
MacArthur Park
(MacArthur Drive) |
Recreational Skating |
CLOSED - CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN SHORTLY
|
10 |
*rink capacities are subject to change