Members of the public who will be attending the Ontario Winter Games this weekend should be aware of the following.
Opening Ceremonies
The Opening Ceremonies will take place at the Muskoka Wharf Special Event Field located at 1111 Muskoka Road 169 in Gravenhurst on Thursday, March 4.
With close to 5,000 participants expected to attend, parking will be limited. Attendees are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttle service available from the following Gravenhurst locations:
• Gravenhurst Centennial Centre;
• Home Building Centre;
• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Office;
Shuttle service is available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Please arrive early as availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
Once the ceremonies end, shuttle service will return patrons to their respective shuttle locations. Shuttle service will be available until 9 p.m. Please remember this is an outdoor event so dress appropriately.
A link will be posted at 2010ontariowintergames.ca for those interested in viewing the live webcast of the opening ceremonies. Guests are encouraged to log on between 6:45 and 7 p.m. Once logged on, a webcast player page will broadcast the show.
Ticket sales and souvenirs
Passes for the Games are available at all competition venues at the door or in advance at Canadian Tire and Your Independent Grocer stores throughout Muskoka. Cost is $10 for a day pass or $20 for an all-access pass. Passes allow spectators into all Games venues.
Games gear will be available throughout the Games at the various competition venues.
Parking at the Games
Figure skating – Parking at the Jack Bionda Arena in Huntsville is limited due to construction activity. On Friday, March 5 only, shuttles will be operating between the arena and Staples and, if required, Huntsville Place Mall, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Judo – Parking at Riverside Public School is limited. On Friday, March 5, shuttles will be operating between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. between Riverside Public School at 755 Brunel Rd. and the Riverside Baptist Church located at 11 Riverside Dr.
Men’s hockey – Parking at the Centennial Centre is limited; additional parking is available along First Street.
Badminton, Tae kwan do, synchronized swimming and gymnastics gala – Due to the volume of activities, parking at the Bracebridge Sportspl ex and Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School is limited. Shuttles will be operating from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday between the Sportsplex/high school and the Salvation Army, located at 456 Manitoba St., Bracebridge.