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Robin is Our Big Earth’s Executive Editor. A journalist with nearly 20 years under her belt, she’s worked for newspapers and magazines across North America. The Comox Valley became her home in 2006 when she and her husband ditched big-city life to be close to family while raising their daughter.

Celebrate 2008, Family Style

Posted by Robin Rivers on December 28th, 2007 No Comments Printer-Friendly

Ringing in the New Year is generally considered an adult-style event. With traditions that focus on alcohol and late-night parties, plugging the kiddos into any celebration is a challenge to say the least.

That’s where the Comox Strathcona Regional District, Tim Hortons and McDonalds have jumped in to save the day with Family New Years celebrations in the Comox Valley and Campbell River.

Pull out those swim suits and dust off those skates for a free (yes, no charge) evening of swimming and skating on New Years Eve. The Comox Valley Sports Centre (by Vanier) will be open from 7 to 10 p.m. (limited skate rentals. So, if you need them, you’d better get there early). Refreshments and prizes are on tap.

At Campbell River’s Strathcona Gardens families can swim and skate from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be lots of games, a kids craft station and healthy snacks too. Limited rentals here as well and kiddos who are into hockey are encouraged to bring their helmets and sticks for a friendly game of pond hockey.

Both events are expected to be crowded. But, how much more fun and in-the-spirit can you get than a New Years Eve skate and swim?

It’s a great way to get the family out, keep everyone active and celebrate 2008.

We’ll definitely be hitting the ice together!


Tagged as: Campbell River, Comox Valley, Hockey, Holidays, Hot Spots, Inside Fun, Pools, Recreation Centres, Skating, Sports


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