While the city has yet to have its first snowfall of the season, Toronto is getting ready to welcome winter regardless with the official opening of most of its free, outdoor ice rinks this coming weekend.
As of Saturday, November 23, you’ll be able to lace up and go for a skate at most city-run rinks in various locations from the west end to the east, with the remainder following just a week later on November 30 (weather permitting).
To see if a skating rink near you is open, visit the City of Toronto website here.
Nathan Philips Square will open on November 30, with their annual festive Cavalcade of Lights event.
The city rinks all have a number of facilities, including indoor change rooms, washrooms, and some even with skate rentals. For a detailed list of which ones you can rent your equipment at, view the city’s website.
Many of the rinks will remain open from late November through March.