Writer / Canadian community ice
Camille Laurent
Local skating deserves local context.
The perspective
Camille’s editorial lens centers on the variety of Canadian skating programs. Her writing is alert to the differences between municipalities and provinces, and to the local terminology that a broad guide can easily flatten.
The approach
Start with the municipality or rink’s own information, preserve meaningful local distinctions, and check translations against the original source before making a claim.
On the page
Latest writing
Where to public skate indoors in Ottawa
Compare Nepean, Orléans and Barrhaven by the public program, not the building hours.
Camille Laurent · September 17, 2026 Choosing your sessionMontréal skating, from an atrium to neighbourhood arenas
Three contrasting indoor visits, with booking rules and program names made clear.
Camille Laurent · September 17, 2026 Choosing your sessionFree indoor skating in Winnipeg, and when the season starts
Three city arenas with free public sessions, clear opening dates and equipment rules.
Camille Laurent · September 17, 2026 Choosing your sessionVancouver community rinks, with the ice season in view
Hillcrest, Trout Lake and Killarney compared by current openings, season and rental needs.
Camille Laurent · September 17, 2026
