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HarbourFrost at Harbourfront Centre

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at HarbourFrost! Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre transforms into a festive waterfront wonderland filled with sparkling lights, live entertainment, holiday markets and family-friendly activities. Running from November 20 to December 20, this month-long celebration offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season, with many activities completely free! HarbourFrost Highlights: Festive Train Rides: Hop aboard the […]

Kitchener Christkindl Market

Experience the magic of a traditional German Christmas at Kitchener’s Christkindl Market! Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, this beloved holiday tradition is expanding to two festive weekends, with even more opportunities to enjoy holiday shopping, entertainment and family fun. Inspired by the centuries-old Christmas markets of Germany, Christkindl Market transforms Kitchener City Hall and the surrounding area into a […]

Frost Bites

Hamilton Festival Theatre Company presents Frost Bites, Hamilton’s biggest winter theatre festival, in partnership with Theatre Aquarius and The Staircase Theatre + Lounge. Frost Bites has six packed days of indoor and outdoor programming over two weekends at Theatre Aquarius, Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, and The Staircase Theatre + Lounge. Frost Bites will also include two performances of The Three […]

The Skate Escape

The Skate Escape invites you to embrace winter on resort, with ice skating, recreation rentals, and special offers at Friday Harbour’s shops and restaurants. While on resort, you can: – Lace up your skates and hit the ice, on our new expanded rink – Enjoy fat bikes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis rentals – Discover the Games Room and perfect your […]

Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival

The Fire & Ice Festival

Join us on January 31st, 2026 in Downtown Bracebridge. The “FIRE” features include  performances by talented fire artists and a spectacular fireworks display. Warm up around the many fire pits throughout the festival and enjoy a classic Muskoka treat,  on a open fire.  The “ICE” features include our, interactive ice displays, ice sculpture carvings, ice skating (BYOS) . Passes can […]

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Best Outdoor Skating Rinks in the GTA

Discover outdoor skating rinks across the GTA and South-Central Ontario, including natural and synthetic options for easy family winter fun. Check conditions before you go and share your favourite community rinks in the comments.

Hangar Skate Returns to YZD

Now in its fourth year, Hangar Skate transforms YZD Plaza into an enchanted winter forest of light, music, and motion. Events like this give people a chance to experience YZD today—turning the site into a place to gather, play, and connect, while offering a first look at how it will grow into a welcoming community for everyone. Enjoy free outdoor […]

The Bentway Polar Bear Skate

The Bentway’s boldest winter ritual returns on December 28 with the cheeky Polar Bear Skate! Brave Torontonians are invited to strip down to their skivvies and take a fearless lap around trail to bid farewell to 2025. Round up your most fearless frost-weather friends and close out the year with a cheeky spin around the skate trail! Please register in […]

Union Winter

The Roller Express, presented by TD is back at Union Station. Guests can expect an elevated roller rink that offers free skate rentals, free lessons and fun onsite activations such as DJ skate nights, roller dance performances and 19+ events. Perfect for families, date nights and more.

Champions on Ice

Champions on Ice

Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment (WBSE) is set to welcome some of the biggest names in figure skating during Champions on Ice at the Wasaga Stars Arena on June 8, 2025. Hosted by Olympic and World Silver Medalist Elizabeth Manley, this spectacular event will feature a lineup of champion skaters, starring two-time Olympic Silver Medalist Elvis Stojko and four-time World […]

Stouffville Mayor and Council’s New Year’s Levee and Skate

We are hosting our first-ever Mayor and Council’s New Year’s Levee and Skate at the new Multi-Purpose Trail in Memorial Park. Come skate with Mayor and Council, enjoy a warm beverage, music and more. The event begins at 6 PM. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook for more event details.

Willowdale Annual Skate Party

Come join us for Councillor Cheng’s Annual Skate Party at Mel Lastman Square Rink. Come meet your neighbours, connect with your local Councillor and MP, and enjoy some outdoor fun with warm refreshments! Free skate rentals will be available, beautiful performances on ice, and a fun family DJ (courtesy of Yonge North York BIA) makes for a great outdoor event! […]

Harbourfront Skating

Skate By The Lake

Get ready to lace up your skates! The ice rink and skate sharpening is back at Harbourfront Centre! Skate under the open winter sky and join us for free family and friend’s events throughout the season, including free skate rentals on Saturdays. In partnership with the Waterfront Business Improvement Area (WBIA). No skates? No problem. Harbourfront Centre has skate rentals […]

Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party - London On

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party – London

Your Favourite Disney Characters Return to London! Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic journey when Disney On Ice […]

Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party – Kitchener

After 20 Years, Your Favourite Disney Characters Return to Kitchener! Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic journey when […]

Tim Horton’s FREE Family Skate

Your local Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners are bring you Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skate – Complimentary skating time at local arenas in participating communities across Canada. Spend your Holiday break having fun together with family and friends!

HarbourFrost at Harbourfront Centre

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at HarbourFrost! Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre transforms into a festive waterfront wonderland filled with sparkling lights, live entertainment, holiday markets and family-friendly activities. Running from November 20 to December 20, this month-long celebration offers plenty of ways to enjoy the season, with many activities completely free! HarbourFrost Highlights: Festive Train Rides: Hop aboard the […]

Kitchener Christkindl Market

Experience the magic of a traditional German Christmas at Kitchener’s Christkindl Market! Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, this beloved holiday tradition is expanding to two festive weekends, with even more opportunities to enjoy holiday shopping, entertainment and family fun. Inspired by the centuries-old Christmas markets of Germany, Christkindl Market transforms Kitchener City Hall and the surrounding area into a […]

Frost Bites

Hamilton Festival Theatre Company presents Frost Bites, Hamilton’s biggest winter theatre festival, in partnership with Theatre Aquarius and The Staircase Theatre + Lounge. Frost Bites has six packed days of indoor and outdoor programming over two weekends at Theatre Aquarius, Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, and The Staircase Theatre + Lounge. Frost Bites will also include two performances of The Three […]

The Skate Escape

The Skate Escape invites you to embrace winter on resort, with ice skating, recreation rentals, and special offers at Friday Harbour’s shops and restaurants. While on resort, you can: – Lace up your skates and hit the ice, on our new expanded rink – Enjoy fat bikes, snowshoes, and cross-country skis rentals – Discover the Games Room and perfect your […]

Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival

The Fire & Ice Festival

Join us on January 31st, 2026 in Downtown Bracebridge. The “FIRE” features include  performances by talented fire artists and a spectacular fireworks display. Warm up around the many fire pits throughout the festival and enjoy a classic Muskoka treat,  on a open fire.  The “ICE” features include our, interactive ice displays, ice sculpture carvings, ice skating (BYOS) . Passes can […]

Outdoor Skating Rinks and Trails Toronto and Southern Ontario

Best Outdoor Skating Rinks in the GTA

Discover outdoor skating rinks across the GTA and South-Central Ontario, including natural and synthetic options for easy family winter fun. Check conditions before you go and share your favourite community rinks in the comments.

Hangar Skate Returns to YZD

Now in its fourth year, Hangar Skate transforms YZD Plaza into an enchanted winter forest of light, music, and motion. Events like this give people a chance to experience YZD today—turning the site into a place to gather, play, and connect, while offering a first look at how it will grow into a welcoming community for everyone. Enjoy free outdoor […]

The Bentway Polar Bear Skate

The Bentway’s boldest winter ritual returns on December 28 with the cheeky Polar Bear Skate! Brave Torontonians are invited to strip down to their skivvies and take a fearless lap around trail to bid farewell to 2025. Round up your most fearless frost-weather friends and close out the year with a cheeky spin around the skate trail! Please register in […]

Union Winter

The Roller Express, presented by TD is back at Union Station. Guests can expect an elevated roller rink that offers free skate rentals, free lessons and fun onsite activations such as DJ skate nights, roller dance performances and 19+ events. Perfect for families, date nights and more.

Champions on Ice

Champions on Ice

Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment (WBSE) is set to welcome some of the biggest names in figure skating during Champions on Ice at the Wasaga Stars Arena on June 8, 2025. Hosted by Olympic and World Silver Medalist Elizabeth Manley, this spectacular event will feature a lineup of champion skaters, starring two-time Olympic Silver Medalist Elvis Stojko and four-time World […]

Stouffville Mayor and Council’s New Year’s Levee and Skate

We are hosting our first-ever Mayor and Council’s New Year’s Levee and Skate at the new Multi-Purpose Trail in Memorial Park. Come skate with Mayor and Council, enjoy a warm beverage, music and more. The event begins at 6 PM. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook for more event details.

Willowdale Annual Skate Party

Come join us for Councillor Cheng’s Annual Skate Party at Mel Lastman Square Rink. Come meet your neighbours, connect with your local Councillor and MP, and enjoy some outdoor fun with warm refreshments! Free skate rentals will be available, beautiful performances on ice, and a fun family DJ (courtesy of Yonge North York BIA) makes for a great outdoor event! […]

Harbourfront Skating

Skate By The Lake

Get ready to lace up your skates! The ice rink and skate sharpening is back at Harbourfront Centre! Skate under the open winter sky and join us for free family and friend’s events throughout the season, including free skate rentals on Saturdays. In partnership with the Waterfront Business Improvement Area (WBIA). No skates? No problem. Harbourfront Centre has skate rentals […]

Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party - London On

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party – London

Your Favourite Disney Characters Return to London! Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic journey when Disney On Ice […]

Disney On Ice Mickey's Search Party

Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party – Kitchener

After 20 Years, Your Favourite Disney Characters Return to Kitchener! Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air. This adventure delivers compelling storytelling through multi-leveled production numbers so be prepared to join this magical search and help unlock an epic journey when […]

Tim Horton’s FREE Family Skate

Your local Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners are bring you Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skate – Complimentary skating time at local arenas in participating communities across Canada. Spend your Holiday break having fun together with family and friends!

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