Remember, no ice is safe ice. Although you or your family may be eager to get out and skate, please remember to use caution around ice surfaces. Fluctuating temperates and water conditions can impact the time it takes to freeze an amount of ice that can safety support recreation.
Ice colour can help indicate the strength of ice:
- Clear blue ice is strongest
- White opaque or snow ice is half as strong as blue ice – this type of ice forms by wet snow freezing on the ice
- Grey ice is not safe. The ice gets its grey colour from the presence of water.
Ice thickness is the best way to measure safety. Ice should be at least:
- 15cm for walking or skating alone
- 20cm for group skating or games
- 25cm for snowmobiles
Floating ice on open waters like ponds, rivers and lakes is never considered 100% safe, regardless of thickness. Remember to check back or visit our ice thickness page for details on ice conditions.
Ice thickness continues to increase around the lake. As usual, always use caution when on the ice.
Ice thickness readings are as follows:
Anniversary – 9 inches or 22.86cm
The Landing – 9 inches or 22.86 cm
South End – 12 inches or cm 30.48
Sunset – 11 inches or 27.94cm
The Cove – 9 inches or cm 22.86cm
Please note that open water was observed by the storm pond at The Cove, and on the North end of Sunset Park, along the shoreline.
All City-owned rinks are now open, including both boarded and lake rink locations. Anniversary has been noted in good condition with the Landing in poor condition until ice can be thick enough to support our zamboni.