Polar Bear Skate

Gather your most courageous cold-weather friends and end 2024 with a cheeky spin around our figure-eight skate trail under the Gardiner!

Bring your skates or get a complimentary rental pair courtesy of event sponsors Home Network and Flavour Network. They’ll also be providing free hot beverages and cookies (while supplies last).

Donations of warm winter clothing will be collected onsite by New Circles Community Services and distributed to local individuals and families who are living on a limited income. Help us help neighbours in need this holiday season.

Not up for the chill? You can still come cheer on participants and contribute to the clothing drive. This is a unique experience not to miss!

Clothing Donations
Donations of warm winter clothing will be collected onsite by New Circles Community Services. Items most in need are: winter jackets, winter boots, winter accessories (mitts, hats, etc.) and men’s clothing. For more information about clothing donations, click here.

Additional Details

• The event is free to attend, but advance registration is required as space is limited.
• This event will take place entirely outdoors at The Bentway Skate Trail.
• Polar Bear Skate is one of our most popular events. Please only participate if you feel comfortable skating with a large group of people.
• Photography, video, and audio recording may occur. By participating in Polar Bear Skate, you consent to such recording and to the release, publication, exhibition or reproduction of these recordings and photographs.
• This event will go ahead rain/snow or shine, however for the safety of all participants it will not proceed if the temperature is -20°C or below.
• Free skate rentals while supplies last; first-come, first-served throughout opening hours.
• All participants must sign a waiver on-site before taking part in Polar Bear Skate. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Waivers will be at the yellow check-in tent.

Event Sponsors
Home Network and Flavour Network
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)
City of Toronto

Host or Publisher The Bentway