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IanO said:
Why not Vic? Seems far more logical.
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Might have to do with how the skating clubs use the ice at Vic? Or overall size of the entire grounds vs just skating area? Vic is quite small for extra field space in the winter vs Laurier.

And then parking too probs? Laurier has a lot, plus zoo, plus buena vista dog park. Vs Vic is quite tiny.
 
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David A said:
I have very mixed feelings about this. There is some cost and work involved in setting up and tearing these patios down in the spring and fall, But I really haven't seen anyone out on the ones that are remaining now this winter.

I usually dress appropriately, comfortably and so don't mind walking outside, even when it is fairly cold. But sitting around outside - sorry I can't muster all the enthusiasm trying to be manufactured for that.
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Well, any time the other half and I went to one, we were very, very rarely ever the only people there (especially weekend brunch at Café Bicyclette any time a warm snap hit). We actually look for them, because it's a way we can actually go out to dinner in winter in a world where dining out indoors is a great way to pick up the latest SARS-Cov-2 variant, and we can't muster the enthusiasm trying to be manufactured for that.

And it's not like we don't get warm days in winter. Our typical January has more days above 0 than below -20C. And if the sun is out or we have a nice fire and maybe a couple of blankets, it can be pretty nice, and really helps to beat the whole winter blues feeling of being overly cooped up.

The annoying thing was that the lists put out by Winter City Edmonton were wildly incorrect (to the point where I seriously wonder if the grants associated with these things were being wildly abused) and many of the purported participants just left their patio furniture out in the snow (and never cleared it) or had never done actually had a winter patio. Or their purported winter patio would turn out to be a giant tent, which completely defeats the benefit of being outdoors. So, actually finding these things was a bit of a challenge.

And yeah, I'm shamelessly reviving this thread on the verge of June... partly because my internal voice has been screaming OMG PUT YOUR PATIO OUT ALREADY to the non-winter patio restaurants since late March.
 
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So, I've been sitting on this for awhile as I think there are still a few moving parts. I am not personally involved anymore but I understand some parts of the plan may change. However, I saw that Councilor Stevenson had responded in another thread with some details.

The Edmonton Ice Wall and the World Cup of Ice Climbing is returning this winter at a new location: Louise McKinney Park. The plan is for the Ice Wall to run January - March and then operate outdoor rock climbing in the summer. The wall has been open for the last 4 winters as a project of the Alpine Club of Canada: 3 at Edmonton Ski Club and 1 at Ice District. This new location seems to be the best of both worlds.

www.yegice.ca

YEG Ice Wall

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Edmonton is now also going to be a regular stop of the International Ice Climbing World cup, the only stop in North America. Last year we hosted the world championships and here is a youtube video from last year's event:
 
SarcasticMarmot said:
So, I've been sitting on this for awhile as I think there are still a few moving parts. I am not personally involved anymore but I understand some parts of the plan may change. However, I saw that Councilor Stevenson had responded in another thread with some details.

The Edmonton Ice Wall and the World Cup of Ice Climbing is returning this winter at a new location: Louise McKinney Park. The plan is for the Ice Wall to run January - March and then operate outdoor rock climbing in the summer. The wall has been open for the last 4 winters as a project of the Alpine Club of Canada: 3 at Edmonton Ski Club and 1 at Ice District. This new location seems to be the best of both worlds.

www.yegice.ca

YEG Ice Wall

www.yegice.ca www.yegice.ca

Edmonton is now also going to be a regular stop of the International Ice Climbing World cup, the only stop in North America. Last year we hosted the world championships and here is a youtube video from last year's event:
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Ummm, the skyrise bylaws clearly state that we do not sit on information, we share it immediately as it is learned so we can then collect the opinions and analysis of this forum group. Without that, how can the city, developers and other groups know if it is a feasible, worthwhile project? 😆

Consider yourself on probation and thanks for (finally) sharing these details.
 
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Hell yeah it is. Expect to see far more of this as we get into winter and a few of us dedicating more time to it.
 
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A program near and dear to me.
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Winter Patios | Winter City Edmonton

Leave the sandals at home, throw on your boots and parka, and head down to one of our #YEGWinterPatios! #YEGWinterPatios Locations We’re happy to share all the winter patio locations we know about. Some patios are open daily and others are weather-dependent. Please check with individual...
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IanO said:
A program near and dear to me.
www.wintercityedmonton.ca

Winter Patios | Winter City Edmonton

Leave the sandals at home, throw on your boots and parka, and head down to one of our #YEGWinterPatios! #YEGWinterPatios Locations We’re happy to share all the winter patio locations we know about. Some patios are open daily and others are weather-dependent. Please check with individual...
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Same, though it always seems that most of the supposed participants never actually materialize.
 
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