This Ontario city has one of the world's 'most beautiful' ice rinks and major European vibes

It's a magical spot for a winter escape.

Lead Writer, Travel

Put on your coziest mittens and warmest socks, because you'll want to spend all day gliding around this enchanting skating rink in Ontario. Nestled in the heart of a European-style square, the glistening rink offers endless winter charm and was just named among the most beautiful in the world.

British hotel chain Premier Inn recently released a study of "the world's most beautiful ice rinks," featuring over 50 attractions from across the globe.

To create the list, Premier Inn analyzed images of ice rinks from around the world, using eye-tracking technology to see which festive setups people noticed first and looked at the longest. These findings were combined into a single score to reveal which ice rinks are most visually appealing at first glance.

Several Ontario spots made the list, including this magical ice rink located in a dreamy town square.

Springer Market Square Ice Rink is a beautiful winter gem in Kingston that ranked 49th.

According to Downtown Kingston, the "magical open-air skating rink" lets you glide around a "winter wonderland," surrounded by twinkling lights, festive decor, and historic architecture.

The rink is encircled by old-world shops, cafes, and buildings that look like they belong in a little European village.

On select days, you can warm up at cozy fire pits dotted around the square.

The rink is open until March, weather permitting, and is free to enjoy. Trailhead Kingston, located nearby, offers hourly and full-day skate rentals as well as skate sharpening.

Two other Ontario skating spots also made Premier Inn's roundup: Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square ice rink and the Evergreen Brick Works ice rink.

If you're looking for a magical place to skate this winter, Kingston's Springer Market Square Ice Rink is worth checking out.

Springer Market Square Ice Rink

Price: Free

When: Until March 2026, weather permitting

Address: 1 Market St., Kingston, ON

Downtown Kingston Website

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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