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Stadtski
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Edmonton is debating on whether they should make an 11km loop of iceskating rink for both traveling to work and just for fun. sounds pretty fun and itd cut down on car traffic.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31581592
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Mar 1 2015 3:36PM
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notspoicey
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That seems awesome and stupid at the same time
Mar 1 2015 6:44PM
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Stadtski
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ginThat seems awesome and stupid at the same time


yeah its kindof a bizarre idea, but it also would easily provide economic and environmental benefits and encourage people to be healthier.
Mar 2 2015 6:59AM
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Steezy_IN_KC
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This is by far the most Canadian idea I've ever heard... just not sure if it's brilliant or dumb beyond comprehension.
Mar 2 2015 9:56AM
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DrZoidberg
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Does everybody have a pair of ice skates up there or what?

I don't see why they wouldn't. If there's that much ice then it's hardly different than a bike path, except more people will be busting their asses on the ice.
Mar 2 2015 11:14AM
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NinetyFour
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DrZoidbergDoes everybody have a pair of ice skates up there or what?


Yes. And in Winnipeg they turn part of the red river that runs though the city into a skating path. I don't think you can really commute on it but it's like 6km of trail. In my city we have a bunch of skating paths that are pretty awesome to. It would definitely be sweet to commute and get around by skating.
Mar 2 2015 11:21AM
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*Nickdel*
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Biking to work in the US = Skating to work in Canada. I like it
Mar 2 2015 11:27AM
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soHarsh
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They already have something like this in Ottawa. I think its open for around 2 months every year. More info here if anyone wants to check it:
http://www.ottawatourism.ca/en/visitors/what-to-do/sports-and-leisure/rideau-canal-skateway
Mar 2 2015 11:30AM
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