Like to have fun and not spend any money? Boy, are you in for a treat. The Cowichan Valley Regional District and Municipality of North Cowichan are teaming up to offer free recreation days at the region’s various facilities.
It all goes down the weekend of Sept 25-27 and up first is a choice of two options on the Friday evening: a free skate from 6:30 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena or free bowling at the Youbou Bowling Alley from 6:30 p.m. to closing.
Rest up after that fun-filled night because on Saturday afternoon you can skate at no charge from 1 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. at the Cowichan Arena at the Island Savings Centre, or from noon until 3 p.m. the centre’s multi-purpose gym will be open for a variety of sports including pickleball, basketball, ball hockey and more.
Winter sports are fine and all, but you’ve still got summer on your mind? Sunday is your time, as the Cowichan Aquatic Centre opens its doors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free swim.
But free ice is never really far away on that Sunday, either.
Fuller Lake Arena is offering a free public skate from 2:40 p.m. to 4 p.m. and, if you find yourself at the other end of the Valley, the free skate at Kerry Park Recreation Centre runs from 1 p.m. until 2:15 p.m.
“All the facilities are proud to be able to provide these free opportunities to the community,” said a press release issued jointly by CVRD and North Cowichan recreation staff. “This is an annual event that is part of a combined effort, across the region to promote physical activity and well-being for all residents of the Cowichan Valley.”
