there's a store called "figure 8" on Bank st. around Heron. you can find it from yellow pages. but the price is quite high. every winter in brewer park there're several speed skating clubs traing there. you can join them. i also have been there for several times. but now i'm into hockey more. you can contact me if you like some friends to play together. i'm mid-level amateur player. Anyway, speed-skating on the canal is really great in the winter.