An appreciation of the outdoor rink

Canadians are philosophers of the wintertime, revelling in the cold, creating a community landmark.

Tending an outdoor rink is more of a vocation than a hobby; it’s why tens of thousands pop up across Canada every year, and why the impact of climate change is felt so severely where ice is no longer a given, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

January 11, 2023

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—The new year brings bracing winds off the Saint Lawrence River, and long, cold nights. And in Kamouraska, the arrival of winter also means the reappearance of la patinoire, our local outdoor rink.

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