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Walking through the newly renovated Robson Square early last week, a security guard approached me to ensure that I was not about to jump out onto the not quite completed ice surface and slide across.  I suppose I must have had that glint in my eye.  After reassuring him that I would control myself, he let me know that next week sometime the ice would be re-opened to the public.  Today at noon that proved to be true as reopening ceremonies were held that included an appearance and skate by Olympic Bronze medalist and 2008 Mens’ World Champion, Jeffrey Buttle.

The skating rink has not been in use since the end of winter in 2000 due to cost concerns. Thanks to a sponsorship from GE that sees the venue renamed as the GE Ice Plaza and the expenditure of $1.6 million over the past three years outdoor skating has returned to downtown Vancouver.  Public skating continues daily from noon to 9pm through the start of the 2010 Winter Games.  Access to the ice is free and if you do not own skates, rentals are available for $3.00
(Photo by Kirsten Thompson/Metro Vancouver)

Update
The skating facilities will be open daily from 9am to 9pm, not from 12-9 as originally reported

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