You Can Glide Around Toronto's Massive Figure-Eight Skating Trail Starting Next Week

It's free to visit!
Lead Writer, Travel

It's time to sharpen those skates because one of the city's most stunning rinks is about to open.

Toronto's Bentway Skate Trail is officially launching next week, and you can glide through a wintery paradise beneath the Gardiner Expressway.

The 220-metre figure-eight-shaped rink will be operating a little differently this year.

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In order to visit the ice trail, you must preregister on Eventbrite, starting December 12 at 10 a.m., as there is limited capacity.

There won't be skate rentals available, so be sure to bring your own, as well as a mask and ID.

Pack some snacks for your adventure as well, as the drink and snack bar will not be running.

A full list of rules and regulations is available on the website.

The trail is completely free to visit, but a $5 donation is suggested, which will go towards helping those in poverty.

Drift along the city's unique ice trail this winter for a magical outdoor adventure.

Bentway Skate Trail

Price: Free

When: Opening December 18, 2020 - January 31, 2021

Address: 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Skate along the city's figure-eight ice path tucked away beneath the Gardiner.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

  • 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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