Montreal Closes Outdoor Skating Rink as Site Used for Homeless Encampments
The former rink has been home to the Van Horne encampment since last year.
TL;DR
- Montreal has permanently closed an outdoor skating rink in the Mile End neighbourhood.
- Homeless people had established an encampment at the site.
- The temporary rink will not return this winter.
- The city reopened the renovated Aréna des Patineuses, located nearby.
- The former rink has been occupied by the Van Horne homeless encampment since last year.