The first, opened in 1851, was the first covered skating rink in the world. It was located on a dock near the St. Lawrence River. The second rink opened in 1864. It was located on the south side of the Grand-Allée, on the grounds of what is today the Plains of Abraham park. The third rink was located on the north side of the Grand-Allée ,but would later move back to the south side of Grand-Allée because the Parliament Building wanted more room. The third rink was designed by William Tutin Thomas, the son of William Thomas.