BUFFALO, N.Y. — A sure sign of winter in Buffalo: "The Ice at Canalside" is open.
People grabbed their skates and hit the ice Friday morning.
Skate rentals, ice bicycles and curling is all available to rent out at the rink.
The grand opening of the season will take place on December 1st.
"To really kick off the season, the Mayor will be here and it will be kind of the real official start to winter in Buffalo," said Matt LaSota, Canalside general manager.
The tree lighting ceremony will take place around 6 p.m. at the grand opening.