OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Media and the public are invited to the opening of the Rideau Hall Rink on November 22. Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser are excited for the public to attend a brief ceremony and officially launch the skating season. Building on the 150-year tradition of skating at Rideau Hall, the new refrigerated surface extends the skating season and provides reliable ice for community skating and special programming.
Mr. Fraser will deliver remarks.
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 2:30 p.m. (EST)
Location: Rideau Hall Rink
Notes for media:
- Public skating will begin immediately following the ceremony.
- To guarantee your access, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office via email at [email protected].
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Gate; parking will be available for media who have registered in advance.
- Mr. Fraser would be happy to answer media questions regarding this project. Interview requests must be sent to [email protected].
- Photos of the event will be taken by the Governor General's official photographer and will be made available upon request.
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SOURCE Governor General of Canada
Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, 343-573-7563, [email protected]
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