Kitchissippi’s outdoor skating rink guide

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Julie Findlay, her husband John and their children Meghan (8) and Jackson (7) share a passion for all sorts of sports and activities as well as a mutual fondness for the great outdoors. PHOTO BY PAULA ROY

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“LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE” Hippocrates

he abundance of health preserving foods that are

available to us is one of natures truly wonderful gifts. Enjoy these

foods not only for their flavour but also for the added benefit that they provide by helping to sustain robust good health.

For the most part it’s in the realm of fruit and vegetables that these medicinal foods are found.

Vegetables with a dark green colour eliminate toxins and help to cleanse the liver and our blood supply. Use Spinach, Kale, Chard, Dandelion, Arugula or Watercress as part of a daily diet. Vitamin C is found abundantly in citrus fruit and red bell peppers. Carrots are a good source of Vitamin A. Garlic and Ginger act to ward off infection and illness. Ginger also calms an upset stomach and soothes a sore throat. These are just a few examples of the beneficial properties of some of the vast array of fruit and veggies available to us.

Honey itself is well known for helping to maintain good heath particularity in the cold winter months.

Miso, a fermented bean product makes a delicious soup that for generations has been considered one of the healthiest foods available. Use a good quality miso. It is an easy soup to make, and should be eaten as soon as possible after preparation. Add tofu, noodles and veg for added flavour and nutrition.

With the advent of the cold and flu season the old adage,” an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure “ is well worth remembering and acting upon. Hot drinks using lemons, ginger, honey, apple cider vinegar, echinacea all help to enhance our immune systems. Hot red chili peppers contain capsicum, an effective remedy in itself for the seasonal chills. Combine it with fresh garlic in soups, stir-fries, and casseroles for a tasty and healthy meal.

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Julie, her husband John and their children Meghan (8) and Jackson (7) share a passion for all sorts of sports and activities as well as a mutual fondness for the great outdoors. “Whether it’s a bike ride to a nearby park,

a camping trip or a rousing game of broomball on our

front-yard rink, we all love to be active together,” says Julie.

“Living in Kitchissippi makes it easy to get outside and have fun,

either close to home or in nearby Gatineau Park.”Familiar to many thanks to her

popular blog Mom in the Know, Julie’s career involves working as

a spokesperson and educator; she’s also a passionate community member and volunteer. John is founder of Launchfire, a firm specializing in digital engagement. With his office located by the Parkdale Market, he frequently runs to work from their home near the Ottawa River and Woodroffe Avenue; this winter he’s taken up classic cross country skis as his transportation of choice.

“I have loved sports my whole life, particularly running,” explains Julie. “I’ve done long distances – including the New York City marathon – but I also enjoy Ultimate Frisbee, cross-country skiing, cycling. It’s all about fitting in activity wherever possible. Exercise has always been our big indulgence. It’s harder these days now that our kids are involved in their own sports – they both swim, Meghan

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I f you were to ask Julie Findlay what she craves most on any given day, it wouldn’t be coffee, chocolate or an uninterrupted block of reading time. As an

active, athletic mother of two, Julie says that being outdoors is what she yearns for. Thankfully, she’s able to indulge that desire, pretty much every single day.

Their best days include

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Meghan (8) and Jackson (7), don’t let winter get in the way of some outdoor fun! Photo supplied by the Findlays

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enjoys figure skating and Jackson plays hockey – but we make it work because it’s a priority.”

John enjoys group sports such as basketball and hockey, in addition to running; Julie says that she has to be creative about fitting exercise into her busy schedule. “I literally do errands while running, or go for a run with friends and have coffee with them afterwards. To keep in shape for Ultimate, I run with teammates. I want to be able to enjoy all aspects of life, including good food, so sports are essential to me.”

Julie is passing on her love of running

to others. “Both our kids attend Woodroffe Avenue Public School where there are conscious efforts to encourage enthusiasm for being fit and enjoying activity. This year I’ll be helping students take part in the Scotiabank Ottawa Kids Marathon for CHEO.”

For the Findlays, deep roots in Kitchissippi drew them back a decade ago after living in Centretown. “John grew up here and I used to walk my grandparents’ dog along the Parkway; to this day I always feel a big breath of fresh air when I see the water, the trees and the open space. It’s a perfect community for people like us who love outdoor activities.”

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“It’s a perfect community for people like us who love outdoor activities,” says Julie Findlay.Photo supplied by the Findlays

“I literally do errands while running, or go for a run with friends and have coffee with

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1. Woodroffe Park180 Lockhart AvenueHours of supervised operation: Mon: ClosedTues-Fri: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Sun: Noon – 6:00 p.m.This park has both a boarded rink for pick-up hockey as well as a puddle ice surface, lined with donated Christmas trees, which is great for beginner skaters or tots’ pick-up games. The park’s field house has washrooms which are open during supervised hours. Join the Carlingwood Hood Facebook group to access up-to-date information on events and rink conditions..

2. McKellar Park539 Wavell AvenueHours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.Sat & Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.This double surface rink ties with Dovercourt for the earliest hours

of supervised operation in Kitchissippi. It opens at 8:30 a.m. on the weekends, which makes it great for parents of early risers. There are washrooms in the field house, and a wide ice path leading from the field house to the rink. There is a small parking lot beside the fieldhouse as well. Visit www.dovercourt.org/other-services/ for ice conditions and events.

3. Westboro Kiwanis Park411 Dovercourt AvenueHours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 4:00 - 8:30 p.m.Sat & Sun: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.In one of the busiest parks in Kitchissippi, the boarded rink is usually busy with games of pick-up hockey, while the adjacent puddle surface is great for kids learning to skate. There is a trailer beside the ice for changing, but families can also go inside Dovercourt Recreation Centre to warm up, have a snack at Adam’s

Café, or use the washrooms. The park also has a great sledding hill for young children and there is a large parking lot onsite. Information on ice conditions and events is available at www.dovercourt.org/other-services/.

4. Champlain Park140 Carleton AvenueHours of supervised operation: Mon-Fr: 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Sun: Noon – 6:00 p.m.Like most Kitchissippi rinks, Champlain’s boarded rink and oval ring are lit at night and supervised during posted hours. The field house has change rooms and washrooms. While there are some scheduled hockey sessions, you can also usually find a pick-up game in the evenings. For events and ice conditions, follow @champlainpark on Twitter.

5. Laroche Park52 Bayview Road

Hours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.Sat & Sun: 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.The boarded rink and adjacent puddle surface are close to a field house offering access to changing facilities and washrooms. The local resident who clears the ice might be happy for a helping hand after a snowfall. Enjoy the rustic rink while you can; next spring, construction will begin, thanks to the Ottawa Senators Foundation, on the Sens RINK, a new multi-purpose, four seasons pad.

6. Iona Park223 Iona StreetHours of supervised operation: Mon-Thurs: 6:00 - 10:30 p.m.Fri: 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.Sat & Sun: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.In addition to a regular puddle bordered by donated Christmas trees instead of boards, there is also an ice surface that circles the wading pool as well as icy

Kitchissippi skates!

RINK GUIDEDespite repeated thaws and the occasional downpour, it’s been a banner year for Kitchissippi’s ten outdoor skating rinks. If you’re up for a wintery challenge, keep this rink guide handy and try out all of Kitchissippi’s outdoor rinks this season!

Fun Facts about Kitchissippi’s

Outdoor Ice Rinks

1. Rink where you’re most likely to play pick-up hockey with an NHLer? Fisher Park.

2. Rinks that open the earliest on weekends (8:30 am)? Dovercourt (Westboro Kiwanis) and McKellar Park.

3. Most interesting shaped ice surface? Iona Park.

Kitchissippi’s top five outdoor ice rinks, as voted by you in a recent poll:

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paths looping around the swing set. There is a shack for changing and washrooms available during supervised hours. Follow @hamptoniona for ice conditions and special events.

7. Fisher Park250 Holland AvenueHours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.Sat & Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.Voted last year by KT readers as the area’s most popular rink, it’s also where you just might find an NHL player or two out for an impromptu pick-up game. The boarded rink is surrounded by an oval and bookended by two large puddle surfaces, making this perhaps the largest rink in the ward. A changehouse trailer is nearby and there are washrooms available in the nearby school. For conditions, special events and hockey leagues, follow @fisherparkcrc or visit www.fisherparkrecreation.ca.

8. Fairmont Park265 Fairmont AvenueHours of supervised operation: Mon-Fri: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.Sat & Sun: 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.Twinned puddle ice surfaces offer plenty

of room for skaters of all abilities. There is a trailer for changing but no washrooms on site. Follow @chnaottawa for ice conditions and events.

9. Ev Tremblay Park108 Beech StreetHours of supervised operation: Mon: ClosedTues-Fri: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Sat & Sun: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.This popular park boasts a well-maintained boarded oval rink as well as a puddle surface. The field house offers access to washrooms during supervised hours. As an added bonus, the rink is just a block away from excellent post-skate refreshments available at Little Italy’s many cafes, pubs and restaurants on Preston Street.

10. Tillbury Park725 Sherbourne RoadKitchissippi’s smallest and possibly cutest rink, this puddle surface is tucked away on the side of this park located between Sherbourne and Tillbury Avenues. Without lights, changing facilities or rink attendant supervision, the rink may not boast many amenities but the ice surface is well maintained.

MAP OF KITCHISSIPPIBound by the Ottawa River in the North,

Carling Avenue in the South, the O-Train tracks in the East and

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he New Year begins, and with it comes a number

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CARDIOVASCULARHeralded as the #1 most important attribute in overall physical fitness, cardio is crucial to a healthy lifestyle, and a healthy heart. Cardiovascular exercise is any movement of the large muscle groups of the body that gets the heart rate challenged for a prolonged period of time. Of course, there are the weight-loss benefits of cardio, with its calorie-burning potential, but it is also a key-player in preventing and treating some chronic disease and pain. Making aerobic activity a part of your daily routine is key to a healthier lifestyle.

MUSCULAR STRENGTH & ENDURANCEYou needn’t be a body-builder to benefit from working on muscular strength and endurance; fine-tuning these skills will do wonders for your posture, body mass, and lead to increased functional movement over time. Strength training is key in a healthy

lifestyle and fitness regime, and it’s ideal to incorporate some form of resistance work - bands, weights, or body-weight alone - at least three times a week.

FLEXIBILITYFlexibility is key in increasing the range of motion and decreasing injury to joints and muscles. As we age, we tend to adopt the term, “Use it or lose it”, and this ties in perfectly with the importance of flexibility. Daily activities such as walking up and down stairs, squatting to get something from the floor, and holding a child can be performed with ease with the assistance of a regular stretching and flexibility program.

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