Councillor Mike Layton (Ward 11 University-Rosedale) and Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 13 Toronto Centre), along with Mark Garner, Executive Director of the Downtown Yonge BIA, will officially open the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail tomorrow at College Park.
Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 1 to 5 p.m., remarks 3 p.m.
Location: 420 Yonge St. (outdoor park location)
The trail is named after legendary figure skater Barbara Ann Scott, an Olympic gold medalist who received the Lou Marsh Trophy three times as Canadian athlete of the year.
Family-friendly activities and entertainment during the afternoon will include a display of ice sculptures, a fire performer and a group skating performance celebrating the skating trail’s opening. The skate lending program run by the City’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation division will be there for people who want to skate but did not bring their own skates.
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