The holiday season will soon be upon us and if you’re looking for fun family activities, the Town of Georgina has you covered. From the Festival of Lights and Link Winter Market to skating at the Pefferlaw Ice Pad, there is something for everyone.
Winter program and lesson registration
Are you looking for activities to keep your family active this winter? Registration for winter programs and lessons begins Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m. for residents and on Dec. 16 at 8:30 a.m. for non-residents. Register online at georgina.ca/recreation.
Holiday drop-in schedules
Is swimming, skating or playing a sport in the gym your favourite activity? Be sure to check out our holiday drop-in schedules at the Georgina Leisure Pool, Georgina Ice Palace, Georgina Sutton Arena and the Georgina Gym. Pre-registration is required and COVID-19 protocols are in place. Let’s get active over the winter break. Visit georgina.ca/recreation for more.
ROC
Are you ready to have some ROC’n winter fun? The ROC will be opening Dec. 18, weather permitting, with COVID-19 procedures and protocols in place. Registration for the snow school is now open for season pass holders, Dec. 14 at 8:30 a.m. for Georgina residents and Dec. 16 at 8:30 a.m. for non-residents.
Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights continues until Jan. 1, 2022. Attend at your leisure and travel along the ROC parkway and Civic Centre grounds in your personal vehicle while experiencing a magical holiday tribute with festive animated lighting set to music that can be enjoyed through your car radio. Tune-in your car radio to 101.7 FM and drive through the animated light display at the round-about. Visit georgina.ca/events for more.
Link Winter Market
Get ready for the holidays with a trip to the Link Winter Market. It features unique handmade treasures and treats, live music, local farmers, one-of-a-kind gifts, artist creations, foodie delights and more. Come out on Sunday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Link. It’s a great opportunity to shop locally. All staff, vendors and visitors to the Link Winter Market will be required to provide proof of double vaccination and need to complete a screening/contact tracing form online on the day of the event in order to gain access.
Let’s skate to celebrate!
Residents are invited to come out for a free skate on Dec. 18, 2021 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Georgina Ice Palace to celebrate local athletes Erin Ambrose and Sean Walker. Both athletes play hockey for Team Canada, with both the women and men’s teams capturing gold at this years world championships. We are proud of these Georgina residents and want to celebrate their accomplishments by inviting the public to a free skate. Due to their busy schedules, Erin and Sean will not be in attendance but we look forward to a more formal recognition of their achievements in 2022. Three one-hour skate time slots will be available. Pre-registration is required and COVID-19 protocols will be in place.
Pefferlaw Ice Pad
Do you love skating outdoors? Be sure to visit the Pefferlaw Ice Pad (PIP) this holiday season as it will be opening on Dec. 20, weather permitting, COVID-19 procedures and protocols in place. Registration and proof of vaccination will not be required. Visit georgina.ca/skating for more information.
ROC’N New Years Eve Family Bash
Ring in the New Year with family and friends at the ROC from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Take part in outdoor winter activities as we light up the hill with an array of colourful LED lights. Kiddie countdown with a hot chocolate toast at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Regular prices are in effect for all lift passes as well as chalet menu items. COVID-19 protocols in place. Proof of vaccination required for individuals 12 yrs. + for indoor dining only. Masks/face covering must be worn when indoors and outdoors (when physical distancing is not able to be maintained i.e. lift lineups).
Georgina Public Library
Georgina Public Library branches are closed Dec. 25 and 26, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022. To learn more about library services, visit georginalibrary.ca.
Civic Centre
The Georgina Civic Centre remains closed to the public. Customer service will be limited from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3 inclusive, with regular service resuming on Jan. 4. For emergencies about animal control, roads, water or wastewater, call 905-476-4301 and follow the prompts to reach on-call services. For Municipal Law Enforcement, call 905-476-4301, ext. 2281. If the call goes to voicemail, leave a message including the date, time and location of the violation, and an officer will investigate. All other urgent matters during this time can be emailed toinfo@georgina.ca.
Waste collection information
For the week of Dec. 27, 2021, recycling collection will move one day later. For the week of Jan. 3, 2022, waste and recycling collection will move one day later. Christmas trees will be collected the week of Jan. 10, 2022 on your regular collection day. Visit georgina.ca/WasteandRecycling for more.