Are you looking for the most epic ice skating rinks and trials in the area? We cover all the most amazing ice skating rinks you’ll find nearby.
* Be sure to check with locations for availability and hour of operation.
Sherwood Forest Artificial Rink in Burlington
https://www.burlington.ca/en/live-and-play/Skating.asp
Rotary Centennial Pond in Burlington
This is Burlington’s top ice skating spot and you can see why by the pictures. Sitting in front of the, oh so delicious, Spencer’s Restaurant surrounded by Lake Ontario and the vast green space of Spencer Smith Park. It’s a show stopper.
Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto
This skating rink looks absolutely amazing. It’s Instagram worthy and you’ll be sure to make some amazing memories here;
https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-works/active-living/skating-rink/
Harbourfront Centre in Toronto
What is more beautiful than skating alongside Lake Ontario? Picture this; the sun, skating, the lake.. priceless.
https://harbourfrontcentre.com/program/skating/
Colonel Samuel Smith Skating Trail in Toronto
So beautiful! This skating trail takes you through a windy pathway by the Power House Recreation Trail! It’s a must visit.
https://www.toronto.ca/data/parks/prd/facilities/complex/466/index.html
The Bentway Skate Trail in Toronto
This is a one of a kind skating trail located at the Bentway under the highway! I absolutely love this space for all their events but the skating trail always looks amazing.
Gage Park Outdoor Skating Recreational Trail
This skating trail has been on my bucket list since I was in my twenty’s and I hope one day I can make it because it looks so amazing! Who doesn’t love a skating trail?
https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/Recreation/Programs-Activities/Pages/Outdoor-Skating.aspx
Chinguacousy Park Skating Recreational Trail
You’ll love this frozen over wading pool for a skating rink! With lots of room to sit and take in the sites of the park it’s the perfect spot.
https://www.brampton.ca/EN/residents/Recreation/Programs-Activities/Pages/Outdoor-Skating.aspx
Woodview Mountain Top Skating in The Blue Mountains
Worth the drive? We think so! Have you ever skated through a forest trail on top of the Niagara Escarpment? This one’s for the bucket list!
https://www.bluemountain.ca/things-to-do/activities/woodview-mountaintop-skating
Waterdown Memorial Park in Waterdown
A local skating trail! And it’s absolutely amazing. Check out this local skating trail through the park.
https://www.hamilton.ca/recreation/outdoor-ice-seasonal
Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8 in Hamilton
I absolutely love this one! The Hamilton Harbour is such a beautifully developed space. It includes walking trails, an amazing playground with a real tug boat and more.
http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/hamilton-waterfront-outdoor-rink/
Dundas Driving Park Skating Rink
This frozen over wading pool set in the green space of Dundas Driving Park is the perfect space to skate with the Niagara Escarpment as the backdrop.
https://www.hamilton.ca/recreation/outdoor-ice-seasonal
Arrowhead Provincial Park in Huntsville
This has been on my bucket list for eternity. It’s become a very popular tourist destination so make sure you reserve ahead to ensure your spot and try to arrive on non peak hours.
https://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/tips-for-checking-arrowhead-off-of-your-bucket-list/
Island Lake Conservation Area
It’s the most picturesque spot to skate at Island Lake surrounded by forest and beautiful trails.
https://cvc.ca/discover-our-parks/island-lake/
Cootes Paradise by the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton
I absolutely loved this ice skating rink. It’s super unique, has flood lights, food and a fire pit, so fun!
https://www.rbg.ca/its-the-next-best-thing-to-flying-skating-on-cootes-paradise/
Valens Lake Conservation Area
This spot has been on my list for all of 2022 so far! It’s beautiful lake, surrounded by forest makes for the perfect back stop when ice skating.
https://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-areas/valens-lake/
Always make sure to check ahead for closures and updates on skating rinks before you go. Weather conditions and covid updates could change the opening and closing of local rinks. Some rinks require reservations.