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December 8, 2025

Toronto's Waterfront: Your Destination for Skating

Ice Skating on Toronto's Waterfront

Toronto's waterfront is the go-to destination for ice skating this winter season! Glide across outdoor rinks with stunning views of Lake Ontario.

Toronto's waterfront has three ice rinks to enjoy:

  • Sherbourne Common's Skating Rink

  • Harbourfront Centre's Ice Rink

  • Skate trail at The Bentway

With delicious restaurants and cozy cafes nearby, skating on Toronto's waterfront is an experience you don't want to miss.

Skating at Harbourfront Centre

Harbourfront Centre's ice rink is open from 10 AM - 10 PM every day until March 1, 2026.

No skates? No Problem! Skate rentals are available on-site (for all ages). Skates, skating aides, sharpening, helmets, hats, and gloves are also available for rental. Plus, enjoy FREE skate rentals on Saturdays.

Click here to learn more about skate rentals.

DJ Skate Nights

The best party in Toronto is happening every Saturday at Harbourfront Centre’s skating rink!

From December 20 to February 14, the rink comes alive with DJ Skate Nights, featuring some of Toronto’s top DJs spinning iconic beats while you skate the night away.

Skating at Sherbourne Common

Sherbourne Common outdoor ice rink provides a lovely waterfront view while enjoying a leisurely skate.

The ice rink is located at 5 Lower Sherbourne Street and is open from 10 AM - 10 PM every day (as long as temperatures are below freezing).

January 25: Free Skate Rentals + Hot Chocolate

The Skate Lending Library will serve Sherbourne Commons ice rink Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, offering free skate rentals and skating aids.

There will also be FREE hot chocolate and music to enjoy while you glide the ice. Don't miss these fun and free community events!

February 13: Free Skate Rentals + Hot Chocolate

Free skate rentals will be available at Sherbourne Commons skating rink on Friday, February 13, from 2 - 6 PM!

There will also be FREE hot chocolate and music to enjoy while you glide on the ice.

The Bentway Skate Trail

The Bentway offers a truly unique experience where visitors can skate under the Gardiner Expressway on a 220m long figure-eight trail.

No skate rentals? No problem! For a small fee, rent skates and helmets and leave the fuss at home.

The skating rink is expected to open December 20 and stay open until February 16, weather dependant.

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