Browsing: Skating & Winter Fun

Where to go tobogganing in Toronto: the City’s designated sledding hills, popular parks like Riverdale East and Christie Pits, safety rules and what to bring.

Where to ski and snowboard near Toronto: City-run hills at Centennial Park and Earl Bales Park, GTA hills like Glen Eden and Uplands, and day trips to Blue Mountain and more.

The best winter hikes in and near Toronto for the holidays: the Don Valley, Rouge National Urban Park, the Scarborough Bluffs, High Park, Tommy Thompson Park and the Toronto Islands.

The best outdoor skating near Toronto across the GTA: Mississauga’s Celebration Square, Brampton’s Gage Park and Chinguacousy trails, civic rinks and more.

Skate the Bentway’s 220-metre figure-eight trail beneath the Gardiner Expressway: opening dates, getting there near Fort York, rentals and tips.

Skating at Nathan Phillips Square in 2026: when the rink opens, rentals, free skating under the city Christmas tree, the Cavalcade of Lights and tips.

Skate beside Lake Ontario at the Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre: the 2026 tree lighting on Nov 20, the Miracle Christmas bar next door and tips for visiting.

The best skating trails in and near Toronto: the Bentway, Colonel Samuel Smith Park’s figure-eight trail, GTA park trails and forest skating day trips.

The best outdoor skating in Toronto for the 2026–27 season: Nathan Phillips Square, the Natrel Rink at Harbourfront, The Bentway, skating trails and free city rinks.