Skate!


We haven't had much of a winter this year, but now that the cold has finally set in why not embrace it!  One of the better places in the city to do just that is down at Pier 8 on the waterfront.  There you will find an Olympic size outdoor ice skating rink that offers one of the best views you'll find on two blades.  

The rink is fully equipped with skate rentals and sharpening, a wind shield (I don't know what else you would call it), music and a snack bar - and did I mention there's no charge to use the rink?
You can get laced up inside the Williams Coffee building and then make your way out to the rink.  Daytime is a great time to go if you have the opportunity when you might (as I did) have the place entirely to yourself.  

Afterwards you can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa at Williams 
Location: North End West, Hamilton, ON, Canada

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