This popular winter activity is making is return to the city this season. Just like every year, there are a ton of free outdoor skating rinks in Toronto for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just lacing up your skates for the very first time, here is where you can skate for free in Toronto this winter. 

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1. The Bentway 

Glide along the enchanting 220-meter figure-eight skate trail with vibrant woven arches inspired by the northern lights. Back for its 6th year, this popular event will feature free skate rental nights, free hot chocolate nights, skating lessons, Polar Bear Skate, and more. Winter skating at The Bentway officially begins on December 16th! 

Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)

When: December 16th, 2023 - February 19th, 2024

Price: Free Admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

2. Nathan Phillips Square

Head over to Nathan Phillips Square and enjoy the Cavalcade of Lights. The festival kicks off on November 25th with live performances and the lighting of Toronto's Christmas tree. Throughout the season, you can enjoy ice skating and be mesmerized by the enchanting light displays in the heart of downtown Toronto. Plus, on December 2nd, DJ Skate Party will be taking place from 5 pm to 8 pm, where you can skate to the beats of Canadian-Tamil artist Lady Pista. 

Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)

When: November 25th, 2023 - January 7th, 2024

Price: Free Admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

3. Evergreen Brick Works 

Free outdoor skating at Evergreen Brick Works returns on December 10th! This free public skating is both an indoor-outdoor experience, with the roof of Koerner Gardens open. Make sure to enjoy the refreshing and cute views. 

Where: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8)

When: December 10th, 2023 - February 25th, 2024

Price: Free Admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

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4. Mel Lastman Square

The skating rink at Mel Lastman Square is set to open on November 25th! This popular spot for free outdoor skating in North York is situated inside a beautiful park featuring 20,000 square feet of open space, an outdoor amphitheatre and more. During winter, the pond is frozen to become an outdoor ice rink.

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)

When: November 25th, 2023 - March 17th, 2024 

Price: Free Admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

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5. Colonel Samuel Smith Park

Colonel Samuel Smith Park is where you can find the city’s first ice skating trail (in a figure-eight shape). Located behind Humber College’s Lakeshore Campus and along a stretch of wooded shoreline, this skating location is a popular one you have to check out. 

Where: 3145 Lake Shore Blvd W

When: November 25th, 2023 - March 17th, 2024

Price: Free Admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

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6. Barbara Ann Ice Trail at College Park 

Barbara Ann Ice Trail is located at College Park and is a popular spot in the city for free outdoor skating. To celebrate the reopening of the Barbara Ann Ice Trail, a fun event will be taking place on December 9th that will feature DJ music, free skate lending, skate performances, photo ops, games and activities for the whole family. 

Where: College Park (420 Yonge St)

When: November 25th, 2023 - March 17th, 2024

Price: Free Admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

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7). Toronto Public Outdoor Skating Rinks 

Every year, Toronto offers a ton of free outdoor skating rinks for the public to enjoy. No matter where you live in the city, there is a free skating rink near you. Click here for the full list. Here are some free skating rinks in Toronto that you can check out.

• Dieppe Park
• Greenwood Park
• High Park
• Ledbury Park
• Monarch Park
• Ramsden Park
• Riverdale Park East
• Trinity Bellwoods Park

Click here for the full list. 

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