Glanmore showcases Canada's love of ice life

Posted Feb 16, 2012 By Michael J Brethour

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EMC Lifestyles -Belleville -Glanmore National Historic Site may be closed for restoration work, but they are still exposing the treasures of the past to the public.

The temporary location at the Bay View Mall lacks the culture and historically rich environment of the Bridge Street East landmark, but the educational value is still there with the Glanmore at the Mall exhibit that highlights this country's oldest and most popular recreational and sporting activity ... ice skating.

Lace Up: Canada's Passion for Skating was presented during the 2010 Winter Olympics at the O Zone in downtown Richmond, British Columbia. More than 15,000 people from across the country and around the world visited each day.

" I don't expect us to have that many visitors a day but it would certainly be nice," commented Melissa Wakeling education and marketing co-ordinator with Glanmore.

She said the exhibit features the history of skating in Canada, "from skating as a mode of transportation in the 1700s to the early 1800s where it started in the development of sports," she said.

She said skating is part of our culture. Each winter, millions of people lace up to enjoy the exhilarating experience of skating on ponds, rivers, rinks, and canals across Canada.

"This is an exhibit we feel will be of interest to many people, as skating is such an integral part of our heritage," Wakeling said.

The exhibit will be open from Tuesday to Friday from 11 a. m until 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 1 until 4:30 p.m.

The grand opening celebration on Saturday also featured screenings of Celebrating Hockey History: The story of the 1958/1959 Belleville McFarlands.

There is no admission charge to visit the exhibit though donations are encouraged to help support the works of the Glanmore House. Call 613-962-2329 for more information.







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