Media Advisory - Canadian Tire and Scotiabank help families glide through March Break at skating rinks across Toronto

TORONTO, March 7, 2014 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire and Scotiabank are making it easier for families to enjoy the great outdoors during March Break across the City of Toronto by keeping 11 municipal outdoor skating rinks open until March 16.

Next week, starting on Monday March 10, families are invited to come out to the rinks for skating, hot chocolate and free giveaways - compliments of Canadian Tire and Scotiabank! On Saturday March 15, there will be a special celebration at the Trinity Bellwoods outdoor rink.

Throughout March Break, the rinks are open for public skates during their regular operating hours, found at Toronto.ca/parks.

Please see below for details on the special celebrations at the rinks across Toronto hosted by Scotiabank and Canadian Tire.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Rink: Sir Adam Beck
Where: 10 Orianna Dr
When:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Rink: High Park
Where: 1873 Bloor St W
When: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Rink: Westway
Where: 175 The Westway
When:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Rink: Humber Valley
Where: 50 Anglesey Blvd
When:  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Rink: Ramsden
Where: 1020 Yonge St.
When:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Rink: Giovanni Cabota
Where: 1369 St. Clair Ave W
When:  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Rink: Riverdale East
Where: 550 Broadview Ave
When:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Rink: Regent Park
Where: 620 Dundas St E
When:  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, March 14, 2014

Rink: Otter Creek
Where: 140 Cheritan Ave
When:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Rink: Alexandra Park/Harry Gairey
Where: 175 Bathurst St
When:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Rink: Trinity Bellwoods
Where: 790 Queen St W
When:  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SOURCE: CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION, LIMITED

Erin Chard, North Strategic, Tel: [phone], Email: [email protected]