Twin Rinks marks renos with grand re-opening celebration
The new-look Langley Twin Rinks facility was shown off to the public
Lukas Selander, four, happily had his face painted just outside Langley Twin Rinks, during the Canlan Ice Sports facility's grand re-opening celebration Saturday. After summer-long renovations, Twin Rinks now has a new lobby and entrance, two re-built ice surfaces with new boards for rink two, updated washroom facilities, and new administration offices.
Photograph by: Troy Landreville , Langley Advance
Langley Twin Rinks celebrated its recent face lift with a giant party Saturday afternoon.
The 90,000 square foot Canlan Ice Sports-operated facility, which includes two NHL-sized ice rinks, closed on June 24 to accommodate an extensive renovation project that included:
. two re-built ice surfaces with new boards on rink No. 2;
. a new lobby and entrance;
. updated washroom facilities;
. new administration offices; and
. other building upgrades and improvements.
To help celebrate the improvements, Twin Rinks held a number of promotions and special events throughout September, culminating with Saturday's grand re-opening event.
The afternoon re-opening included free skating lessons with on-ice instructors; hot dogs, drinks, and snacks; a kids play area with bouncy castle and sand castle buildings; face painting; facility tours; and games and contests.
Langley Twin Rinks is home various related businesses.
Outside, the facility has have a full size outdoor beach volleyball court, a three-on-three basketball court, and more than 200 parking stalls.
Lukas Selander, four, happily had his face painted just outside Langley Twin Rinks, during the Canlan Ice Sports facility's grand re-opening celebration Saturday. After summer-long renovations, Twin Rinks now has a new lobby and entrance, two re-built ice surfaces with new boards for rink two, updated washroom facilities, and new administration offices.
Photograph by: Troy Landreville , Langley Advance
