Plan a Toronto skating visit with current City status, schedules and rental guidance. The 2026–27 natural-ice approval list is still pending.
Popular options include Nathan Phillips Square, Harbourfront Centre's Natrel Rink, Mel Lastman Square and The Bentway. Opening dates, hours and services vary, so check the rink operator's current status and schedule before you go. Grenadier Pond is not a skating rink: City guidance says skating on ponds and other open bodies of water is not allowed.
The City's drop-in skating is free. The rental operator currently lists skate rentals from November 29, 2026 through March 16, daily 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m., except December 24 and 25 when hours are 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Rentals must be returned by 10 p.m. Two-hour rates are $10 for children 12 and under and $15 for adults; reservations are not available. Confirm current rink status, rental hours and rates before travelling.
The City says outdoor artificial-ice rinks typically open in late November and close in March, but schedules vary and weather, snow clearing, staffing or equipment issues can cause closures. Check the City's live rink map and closure alerts before travelling. The City says 2026–27 natural-ice approvals will be posted in late November or early December; previous-season approvals are not confirmation for this winter.
The City has not posted its 2026–27 approved natural-ice locations yet. Its current page still labels the listed locations as approved for 2025/26 and says the new list will be available in late November or early December. No 2026–27 locations or schedules are confirmed here. Natural ice depends on weather, snowfall and volunteer maintenance, so check the City's current list and status before visiting. Skating on Grenadier Pond and other open bodies of water is not allowed.
Yes. City arena drop-in schedules vary by location and date; use the City's live skating map to find current sessions. Other venues may offer public skating on selected dates, but check directly with each operator before making plans.
No. The City says skating on Grenadier Pond, lagoons, the inner harbour and other open bodies of water is not allowed. Cold weather or visible ice does not make pond ice safe or authorize skating. Use only an open, designated rink and follow posted notices.
The City lists on-site skate rentals at Nathan Phillips Square during winter. A free Skate Lending Library visits selected rinks, but the 2026–27 visit schedule is listed as coming soon. Other venues may have their own services; confirm availability, hours and prices directly before you go.
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