Recent content by Gr8Sk8

Modern dance enhanced by the flow and freedom of blades on ice. Saw them in Ottawa in 2019 and really enjoyed the performance. Recommended!

I've been bringing in a nylon bag (2020 merch) that is about 24 x 12 x 12. They look inside but only seem concerned that water bottle and travel mug are empty. Black grocery bag from Provigo across the street disappears in the black interior. So far I've brought in sushi, cow bells, other...

Poster board, markers, glitter? Dollarama has several locations in the downtown, maybe 10 blocks from the arena

Maple syrup festival in Verdun (Thurs and Friday nights, Sat and Sun starting at 11). Activities, entertainment, maple flavour menu items. Looks like a lot of fun to fit in before the main events on Sat and Sun...

If anyone still has a Skate Bug (audio receiver) from prior Canadian events, bring it along. Ted Barton doing interviews etc in the arena.

Went to the book launch Phillippa hosted in Arnprior. Over 300 people in the theater. Great presentation of speakers and video on the big screen. Glad to see that she is making the book available at the arena.

Also public visitation on Thurs 21 and Fri 22 at St. Patrick's which is closer to the arena.

If your daughter has a smart tv (able to stream from the internet) you should be able to watch the ISU through Youtube. You don't need a subscription to do that. https://www.youtube.com/@SkatingISU/streams

Late to the game adding to this thread. I'm thrilled to be heading to Montreal on Monday for a glorious week of skating. My first Worlds were in Halifax 1990, then Edmonton 1996, Vancouver 2001, London 2013. Was living in Ottawa in 1984 but didn't think a mere mortal could by tickets -...

Also close by, indoor skating rink surrounded by food court 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West https://www.le1000.com/en/skate/schedule-and-rates This unique indoor skating rink invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the lively beat of music year-round. With the sun rays shining...

On a positive note, there is a full grocery store very close to the Bell Centre. Provigo is part of the Loblaws chain. Open at 7am weekdays, 8am weekends, to 9pm each night. 1275, av. des Canadiens de Montréal https://www.provigo.ca/store-locator/details/7297?icta=pickup-details-modal

On the Bell Centre website under Security they have a slightly different list of banned items - this list includes computers and tablets as banned. https://centrebell.ca/en/security LIST OF FORBIDDEN ITEMS: All backpacks, coolers and sports bags, regardless of size. Any bag exceeding 35cm X...

This long running, free Barbie display, close to the arena - 1455, Peel street, LEVEL 3, Montreal - is open daily. Over 1000 amazing costumes - in tiny detail. Definitely worth a look if you love fashion. https://expobarbie.ca/

I asked about practice rink when Skate Canada posted "2 months to Worlds" on their facebook. Don't see any schedule yet.

Skate Canada says the practice rink is in Verdun. Assuming the Verdun Auditorium. 4110 Bd LaSalle, Verdun, Quebec https://sports.mtl.org/en/plan/sports-facilities/verdun-auditorium https://www.communitystories.ca/v2/l-auditorium-de-verdun_auditorium/ 15 minutes by car from the Bell...