Outdoor Skating Rinks

Nothing feels more like winter in Canada than strapping on some skates and going for a spin at a local rink or a natural surface at these Outdoor Skating Rinks. Find out more here!
Winter Fun Bucket List for Toronto and the GTA
Once the cold weather hits, it seems our first instinct is to just stay at home and wait for winter to blow over (sometimes, literally). But it doesn’t have to be that way! There’s lots to do around town throughout the year, between outdoor events, fun on the ice and
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Downtown Yonge BIA: Skates And Sounds
Downtown Yonge BIA hosts a month of skating parties with free skate rentals on-site at the Skates And Sounds series at College Park’s Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail. On each Friday of February, various DJs spin the hottest tracks in different themes, including Pride Night, Winter Games Night for the
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Guide to the Best Spots to Go Skating at an Ontario Provincial Park
You’ve skated on the city’s outdoor and indoor hockey rinks… but have you ever gone skating in the wilds of Ontario? It’s possible in our gorgeous province’s parks! Families can even camp in heated cabins and yurts for a fully immersive natural winter experience. Rush into our Guide to the
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Friday Harbour: The Skate Escape
Celebrate the joys of the winter season at Friday Harbour with The Skate Escape, featuring ice skating, live entertainment, and more! Discover a winter wonderland at this luxury lifestyle resort community on the shores of Lake Simcoe with an outdoor program that runs during both the afternoon and evening, and
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Guide to the Best Skating Events in Toronto
Winter weather can be pretty topsy-turvy here in Toronto. There may not always be snow on the ground, but there is always ice! Thanks to city-run rinks with cooling equipment, as well as independent organizers, there are numerous well-maintained spots to go skating around town. So, why not get the
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Guide to the Best Spots to Go Outdoor Skating in Toronto (Updated for 2025/2026 Season)
It’s officially chilly in Toronto and that has everyone thinking about outdoor winter activities. Opportunities for ice skating have become more plentiful in the city in recent years, with freeform paths being built in parks and even under highways! Outdoor skating is one of those rare activities that families of
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