The rain disrupts the plans of many families who were planning to enjoy winter sports during this second week of the holiday vacation. On these rainy days, indoor activity complexes are popular. So much so that ridership is even close to spring break figures.
It feels like spring break at the O-Volt indoor amusement center in Sherbrooke. The rain forced many families to find alternatives to sliding, skiing and outdoor skating.
Hundreds of young people then take advantage of the recreational center’s facilities. We have really doubled the surface area of the games module
underlines owner Jean-Martin Cyr.
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Jean-Martin Cyr, owner of O-Volt, observes high traffic in his recreational center.
Photo: - / Marion Bérubé
This type of day makes it possible to monetize the expansion of the games module carried out last fall. We rely a lot on these days
reiterates the owner.
It’s certain that when there are days when it’s really less busy, with the rent you have to pay and the fixed costs, that has an impact. These days are very important for us in our business model
he continues.
Free skating in arenas
The City of Sherbrooke has also reserved time slots in arenas to offer skating and open hockey.
On December 30, hockey fans were there. They were practically able to play two full lines. We expect the same traffic, if not more people
says the coordinator of the Complexe Sportif Thibault GM, Robert Legault.
An activity that allows young and old to practice their skating skills, while waiting to be able to do it on outdoor ice.
It allows you to play hockey and practice to come back strong after the holiday season
says a user of the ice rink, Justin Gagnon.
