Historic Sites of Manitoba: Griswold Skating Rink (Griswold, RM of Sifton)

Built in 1928, a wooden rink in Griswold in the Rural Municipality of Sifton was used for skating and hockey until the 1980s. It stood unused until being demolished in late 2024.

The former Griswold Skating Rink

The former Griswold Skating Rink (November 2017)
Source: George Penner

The former Griswold Skating Rink

The former Griswold Skating Rink (May 2019)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough

Interior of the former Griswold Skating Rink

Interior of the former Griswold Skating Rink (May 2019)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough

The former Griswold Skating Rink undergoing demolition

The former Griswold Skating Rink undergoing demolition (November 2024)
Source: Graham Street

Site Location (lat/long): N49.77693, W100.47032
denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Abandoned Manitoba

Sources:

Bridging the Years II: Griswold Centennial, 1982, pages 290-291.

We thank Graham Street for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by George Penner and Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 16 November 2024

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