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Potter Settlement Artisan Wines

Northern Lights Ice Skate Trail

POTTER SETTLMENT ARTISAN WINERY

ICE SKATING TRAIL

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Come and experience this brand new feature of our winery

Our new ice skate trail is NOW COMPLETED!

We put down 2 million litres of water to create our 1.1 km skate trail and ice rink.

We spent over $15,000 on lighting for skating nights.

And now, it’s READY!

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE SKATING TRAIL IS OPEN  AS OF WEDNESDAY, Jan 28th.

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Tweed, CA
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ICE TRAIL HOURS:

Sunday – Thursday: 
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.        $20 per person *

Friday – Saturday: 
11 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.   $20 per person *
6 p.m – 9 p.m.      $30 per person *

* Children 10 and under – Free
Seniors (65 and over) – Free

 

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THINGS TO KNOW:

Our primary concerns are the safety of our skaters and looking after our winery. To that end, we have to have a few safety rules.

  • Skaters only.
  • Helmets are recommended.
  • Hot drinks from the winery are allowed.

Not allowed:

  • Hockey
  • Strollers or wheelchairs
  • Toboggans
  • Pets (although pets are allowed at the winery. Just not on the ice trail).
  • No walking on the ice trail (unless you are a ninja and we only know one of those).

Some other important details:

  • We do NOT have skate rentals. BRING YOUR OWN SKATES, please.
  • MINORS – must be accompanied at the winery by an adult (the adult does NOT have to skate though).
  • Dress for the weather!

 

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Where is the ice skate trail located?

We are located at 1445 Potter Settlement Road in Tweed. Drive through the gates, make a right up the hill and follow the road. You will come around in a loop and see the winery and parking areas across from the vineyard.

Where is the check for my tickets?

Please check in inside the winery at the ground level at the tastings bar.

Do you rent skates?

No, sorry, we do not. You will have to bring your own.

Do you have a heated shelter to put on skates?

No, we have benches next to the ice where you put on your skates. You can place footwear underneath the benches while you skate. We have two glass shelters with benches that block ou the wind and allow you to get warm with sunshine through the glass.

Ice Skate Bus shelter

What rules should we know about before showing up?

Three key things:

  1. Do not enter the winery or bathrooms with your ice skates on. We do not have rubber mats and if you do, you will ruin our floors.
  2. Please no food, drink, cigarette butts or garbage on the ice during your skate. We want the ice to be pristine, clean and SAFE! We want everyone to have a great experience.
  3. The winery is for wine tastings only, or to purchase hot chocalate or mulled wine, only. We are SmartServe certified. You must be 19+ to order alcohol.
Do we have to pay for parking?

No, parking is free! Just follow the signs when you arrive.

Can we come in for a wine tasting or a drink after our skate and perhaps purchase bottles of wine?

Yes, of course! Come in (without your skates on) and we will be happy to serve you!

Can I drop my kids off for a skate at the winery and leave them unattended?

No, children under the age of 16 must be attended by a parent or guardian the whole time.

Can I bring my baby in a stroller or baby carriage on to the ice?

No, we do not want any accidents, especially with small children. Safety is a primary concern.

Can I bring my pet?

No, sorry. Pets are not allowed on the ice. This could cause safety issues and other potential problems.

Where is the ice path?

It starts at the bus shelter. The rink is straight ahead from there. To the right is the path along the vineyard into the forest.

Can I wander off the ice skate trail and rink?

No, we wouldn’t recommend it. The snow is deep and you would likely ruin your skates. And there are other potential hazards and issues we want to avoid.

We braved the cold weather and went to try the new skate trail at Potter Settlement Winery and had such a lovely family outing. The trail is beautiful and easy to enjoy together. We finished the evening with mulled wine for the adults and hot chocolate for the kids, which was a perfect touch. Sandor was very welcoming and took time to chat!

C.M.
Local Guide
*****

We went to the winery to try out the new skate trail, and had a wonderful time. The trail itself was beautiful, especially after dark under the lights. Capping the night off with mulled wine and hot chocolate was a nice touch. We enjoyed the winery so much we stayed until closing. The wines are world class!

Nathan Poole
*****

We had a fantastic time yesterday at Potter Settlement Artisan Winery's new ice trail. Skating in the woods is magical! We'll be back!

Jane Kidd
*****

We braved the cold last night and were the first customers for the night skating at Potter Settlement Winery! It was an incredible experience through the forest and winery with the lights and enjoying nature. We warmed up inside with mulled wine and a lovely wine tasting The work that it took to create this is admirable. Grateful for local business owners to create such a wonderful experience for us to enjoy! Highly recommended ***** We will be back again soon!

Meighen Hodgen
*****

We had a great time at the night skate! The trail was well maintained, the lights were beautiful, and the whole experience was so much fun. We will definitely be back!

Amanda Crewson
*****

Sent my mother the link to the Northern Lights skating trail at the Potter Settlement Winery. She shared it with some of her university friends that she keeps in touch with... one of them knows a group who recently went and just skated at Northern Lights. And apparently they have also skated the Rideau Canal, and they found the Northern Lights Skate Trail to be better and more enjoyable!

Phil Wiley
*****

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