Winter Skating Opening Day

Get ready to cruise our 220m figure-eight skate trail starting on December 21 2024!

The Bentway is pleased to welcome back neighbours and fun-seekers for one of winter’s best activities outdoor ice skating under the Gardiner! Lace up and celebrate the start of this winter season with us on opening day from noon to 9pm.

December 21 2024 – January 5 2025 

Daily 12:00pm – 9:00pm 

Skate rentals and skate sharpening available 12:00pm-8:00pm.  

The Concession Stand is open daily from 12:00pm – 8:30pm. 

January 6 – February 17 2025 

Monday to Friday 5:00pm – 9:00pm 

Saturday Sunday Holidays 12:00pm – 9:00pm 

Skate rentals and skate sharpening will be available during skate trail opening hours until 8pm on Mondays Thursdays to Sundays and PA Days / Holidays but not available on Tuesdays or Wednesdays during this period. 

The Concession Stand is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00-8:30pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm-8:30pm. It will be closed on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Special Dates

On the following dates the skate trail will be open for extended hours. Skate rentals skate sharpening and concessions will also be open during these hours (until 8:30pm). 

Friday January 17 TDSB PA Day 12:00pm – 9:00pm 

Friday February 14 TDSB PA Day 12:00pm – 9:00pm 

Monday February 17 Family Day 12:00pm – 9:00pm 

Please check our website for the most up to date information: https://thebentway.ca/event/winter-skating-2024/

If the Skate Trail is closed due to weather conditions a notice will be posted on The Bentway website and Instagram. 

Host or Publisher The Bentway