Rideau Skating Rink, Indoor skating facility in Ottawa, Canada
The Rideau Skating Rink featured an L-shaped design with separate skating and curling surfaces, supported by 42-foot high arches on Theodore Street.
The rink officially opened its doors on February 1, 1889, with Lord Stanley participating in the formal opening ceremonies of this pioneering indoor facility.
This venue hosted the first documented organized women's ice hockey game on March 8, 1889, marking a milestone in Canadian sports history.
The facility maintained two distinct ice surfaces for skating and curling activities, with entrances positioned on both Theodore and Waller streets.
A windstorm caused the partial collapse of the building during construction in November 1888, yet the structure was fully repaired for its January opening.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1889
Official opening: 1889
GPS coordinates: 45.42370,-75.68580
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:39
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