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X-WR-CALNAME:Toronto · arts · tonight · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Legend of the Museum Comic Book and Exhibition DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20260915T155401Z UID:10046636-1777593600-1791763199@childslife.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Updated on March 27\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Outdoor Ice Rinks in the GTA & South-Central Ontario \n \n Discover outdoor skating rinks across Toronto\, York Region\, Durham\, Peel\, and Halton—plus nearby South-Central Ontario spots. This growing guide features both natural and synthetic rinks where families can enjoy f resh winter fun close to home. Know a great rink we’ve missed? Share it in the comments so we can add it to the list. Below you’ll find outdoor skating rinks across the GTA and surrounding regions\, including both natu ral ice and refrigerated surfaces. \n \n Note: Outdoor rinks are weather-dependent and conditions can change quickly. Some locat ions are unsupervised\, so always check that the ice is safe\, follow post ed warnings\, and ensure young children wear a helmet. Always confirm rink status on the venue or community website before heading out. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toronto Outdoor Skating R inks \n \n Toronto offers a mix of refrigerated outdoor rink s and well-maintained seasonal ice surfaces. Many popular locations use ar tificial cooling systems for reliable skating throughout the winter\, whil e others—like Evergreen Brick Works or Mel Lastman Square—depend entir ely on cold weather and may open later in the season or close during mild spells. \n \n Nathan Phillips SquareNathan Phillips Squ are\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteToronto’s iconic outdoor rink in front of City Hall offers daily public skating in the heart of downtown\, just steps fr om the Eaton Centre. Open daily through the winter season with skate renta ls\, washrooms\, and a snack bar. Sherbourne Common Skate Pad61 Dockside D r.\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteThis waterfront skate pad offers scenic views of Lake Ontario and the downtown skyline. Open daily (beginning mid-December) from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm\, with seating and rubber matting around the ri nk. Check the website for current conditions. Evergreen Winter Village Out door SkatingEvergreen Brick Works\, 550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON Website A picturesque outdoor rink in Koerner Gardens at Evergreen Brick Works. Th is is a natural\, weather-dependent ice surface that opens only when tempe ratures allow. Free public skate times and skate rentals are typically off ered on weekends from December through March\, with extended holiday hours when conditions permit. Mel Lastman Square Rink5100 Yonge Street\, North York\, ON WebsiteAn outdoor rink in the centre of Mel Lastman Square\, ope n daily for unsupervised skating in the winter months. The reflecting pool is transformed into an ice surface from late November to mid- to late Mar ch\, weather permitting. Harbourfront Centre Ice Rink235 Queens Quay W\, T oronto\, ON WebsiteSkate beside Lake Ontario at this popular waterfront ri nk\, usually open from mid-December to mid-March. Features a heated change room\, washrooms\, skate sharpening\, and skate rentals\, with special pr ograms and events throughout the season. \n \n \n Sherbourne Common Skate Pad - City of Toronto Website\n \n \n \n Toronto Skating Trails & Urban Loop-Style Ice Paths \n \n Trail-like skating experiences within the c ity\, offering continuous gliding on loop-style or linear ice paths. \nBar bara Ann Scott Ice Trail\n420 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON M5B 2H3 WebsiteAn ov al-shaped ice trail in College Park that lets skaters glide around a loop beneath the surrounding towers. Open daily for leisure skating\, typically from early December through the winter season. \nColonel Sam Smith Skatin g Trail\n65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Road\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteToronto ’s first outdoor skating trail\, this figure-eight loop stretches about 250 metres through Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Open daily for leisure skati ng with a nearby change area and access to the park’s wider trail networ k. \nDieppe Park Skating Trail\n455 Cosburn Avenue\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteD ieppe Park in East York features an outdoor rink alongside a dedicated ple asure-skating trail\, making it a great spot for both confident skaters an d beginners. Typically open from late November to mid-March\, weather perm itting. \nGreenwood Park Outdoor Rink & Skating Trail\n150 Greenwood Avenu e\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteGreenwood Park offers a refrigerated covered outdo or rink plus a separate skating trail that loops around the rink area. It ’s a popular East End destination for families\, usually open from late November through mid-March\, weather permitting. \nThe Bentway Skate Trail \n250 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteA 220-metre skate trail running under the Gardiner Expressway near Fort York\, with lights\, music\, and a unique urban atmosphere. The Bentway hosts special events\, themed skate nights\, and offers rentals and warm-up areas during the winter season. \n \n Toronto Specialty & Seasonal Skating Experiences \n \n Pop-up and seasonal skating experiences in unique Toronto l ocations\, usually offered for a limited time during the winter. Hangar Sk ateThe Hangar District (across from 95 Garratt Blvd.)\, Toronto\, ON Websi teA free pop-up skating rink outside an 80\,000 sq. ft. airplane hangar in the Hangar District at Downsview. Open from December 20\, 2025 to Februar y 16\, 2026\, with timed-entry tickets that can be reserved online. \n \n \n Mel Lastman Square Outdoor Ri nk - City of Toronto Website\n \n \n \n York Regio n Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Outdoor skating rinks in York Region include city-maintained artificial rinks and community spaces perfe ct for family skate days. \n \n Markham Outdoor Rinks \n \n Markham maintains several outdoor community skating rinks e ach winter\, including both lit artificial surfaces and natural ice areas that open when weather allows. \n \n Markham Civic Cent re Ice Rink101 Town Centre Blvd\, Markham\, ON WebsiteA lighted\, artifici al ice rink maintained by the City of Markham\, open through the winter se ason with heated change rooms and scheduled public skate times. Huntington Park Outdoor Rink46 Lambert Rd\, Thornhill\, ON WebsiteA community outdoo r rink lit at night in Huntington Park and maintained by the City of Markh am. Markham Museum Outdoor Rink9350 Hwy 48\, Markham\, ON WebsiteA seasona l outdoor rink located within Markham Museum grounds and maintained by the city. Milliken Mills Park Outdoor Rink4277 14th Avenue\, Markham\, ON Web siteA lit outdoor community rink maintained by the City of Markham and ope n for public skating when conditions permit. Milne Dam Conservation Park R ink8251 McCowan Rd\, Markham\, ON WebsiteOutdoor skating on a community-ma intained surface at Milne Dam\, weather dependent and subject to ice condi tions. Victoria Square Park Outdoor Rink2929 Elgin Mills Rd E\, Markham\, ON WebsiteAn outdoor ice surface maintained by the City of Markham\, open for public skating weather permitting. \n \n \n Markham Civic Centre Outdoor Ice Rink\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stouffville Rinks \n \n Whitchurch-Stouffville maintains several community outd oor rinks each winter\, offering neighbourhood skating spots that open whe n weather conditions allow. Most surfaces are natural ice and rely on cons istently cold temperatures. \n \n \n Greenwood ParkGreen wood Rd\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteLocated at the park’s baske tball court\, this community natural-ice rink opens when weather permits a nd offers a convenient neighbourhood option for outdoor skating. \ n \n Gar Lehman Park135 Gar Lehman Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville \, ON WebsiteA natural outdoor rink maintained seasonally at Gar Lehman Pa rk\, offering open leisure skating for families when ice conditions allow. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sunnyridge Park37 Sunnyridge Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood natur al-ice rink set within Sunnyridge Park\, open during the winter when tempe ratures support safe skating conditions. \n \n Vandorf Park14698 Woodbine Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteA natural-ice rink located within Vandorf Park. The surface is maintained seasonally and opens only when ice conditions are safe for public use. \n \n Wheler’s Mill Park250 Mostar St\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON We bsiteThis community rink at Wheler’s Mill Park provides a natural outdoo r skating surface for casual family skating when weather permits. \n \n Memorial Park Skating Trail2 Park Dr\, Whitchurch-Stouffv ille\, ON WebsiteOpened in December of 2024\, this new trail is light at night and offers skate rentals and sharpening. Trail is open daily from 9a m at 9pm (weather conditional). \n \n \n Richmond Green Skate Trail in Richmond Hill\, Ontario\n \n \n \n Richmond Hill Outdoor Rinks \n \n Ri chmond Hill maintains several outdoor skating rinks each winter\, includin g both natural community rinks and lit neighbourhood surfaces that open wh en weather conditions allow. \n \n Richmond Green Skate Trail1300 Elgin Mills Road East\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteA 250 metre l ong trail\, with heated washrooms and change rooms. Lit for evening skatin g. Open 10am to 10pm daily. Mill Pond Ice RinkAt the corner of Mill Street and Trench Street\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteSkate on the natural ice of Mill Pond. Be safe and make sure the ice is safe before skating by checki ng the signage posted at the south end of the pond. Lake Wilcox Outdoor Sk ating Rink55 Old Bayview Ave\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteA natural outdoor skating surface located near the Richmond Hill Canoe Club at the north en d of Lake Wilcox Park. This weather-dependent rink opens when conditions a llow and offers a scenic spot for casual family skating\; always check cur rent status before heading out. Crosby Park Ice RinkCrosby Avenue & Newkir k Road\, Richmond Hill\, ON mapWeather dependant. An ice skating surface i s often built at the Crosby Park baseball diamond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vaughan Outdoor Rinks \n \n Vaughan offers a number of outdoor community skating rinks\, these n atural ice surfaces open only when temperatures permit and are maintained with help from local volunteers. \n \n Father Ermanno B ulfon Park Rink140 Honeywood Rd\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA natural-ice outdoo r rink located in Father Ermanno Bulfon Park\, open for casual skating whe n temperatures allow. Chancellor District Park Rink430 Chancellor Dr\, Vau ghan\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood rink maintained by community volunteers\, offering natural-ice skating during the winter. Sonoma Heights Community Park Rink100 Napa Valley Ave\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA family-friendly natur al outdoor rink open during the winter season\, dependent on suitable free zing conditions. Garnet A. Williams Outdoor RinkGarnet A. Williams Park\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA community outdoor rink at Garnet A. Williams Park op en for casual skating during the winter season\, weather permitting. Vello re Village Outdoor RinkVellore Village Community Park\, Vaughan\, ON Websi teNatural outdoor skating surface in Vellore Village\, ideal for neighbour hood family skating when temperatures allow. Dufferin Clark Community Cent re Outdoor Rink1441 Clark Ave W\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA seasonal outdoor r ink located at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre\, with natural ice main tained when conditions permit. The Sports Village Outdoor Rink2600 Rutherf ord Rd\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteThe Sports Village operates an outdoor refrig erated rink during the winter months\, offering public skating\, programs\ , and a reliable ice surface even during mild weather. Check the schedule for public skate times and availability. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aurora Outdoor Rinks \n \n The T own of Aurora maintains several outdoor skating surfaces each winter\, inc luding both Town-operated rinks and volunteer-maintained community rinks. All surfaces are natural ice and open only when weather conditions allow. \n \n Aurora Town Square Outdoor Rink50 Victoria St\, A urora\, ON WebsiteAurora Town Square offers a pleasure-skating rink in the central square. Hours follow facility operating times. Weather-dependent. Town Park Outdoor Rink49 Wells St\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteAn Ez-Rink system with boards and liner\, maintained by the Town. Typically includes one ple asure-skating surface\, open when conditions permit. Ada Johnson Park Outd oor Rinks60 Hartwell Way\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteTwo outdoor rinks: one dedic ated to pleasure skating and one to stick-and-puck. Both are Town-maintain ed Ez-Rinks with boards and liners. Machell Park Outdoor Rinks15 Orchard H eights Blvd\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteTwo outdoor rinks: one for pleasure skati ng and one for stick-and-puck. Both are Ez-Rinks maintained by the Town an d open during cold weather. Confederation Park Outdoor Rink30 Glass Dr\, A urora\, ON WebsiteA single pleasure-skating rink maintained by the Town of Aurora. Opens only when temperatures support natural ice. James Lloyd Par k Outdoor Rink355 Stone Rd\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteA volunteer-built and main tained rink created over the basketball court. Availability varies by weat her and volunteer support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newmarket Outdoor Rinks \n \n Newmarket operat es several community outdoor rinks each winter when weather permits. These natural ice surfaces open only during extended cold temperatures and avai lability can vary throughout the season. Various locations\, Newmarket\, O N Website Lion’s Park Outdoor Rink424 D’Arcy Street\, Newmarket\, ON  map  Ken Sturgeon Park Rink1035 Lockwood Cir\, Newmarket\, ON map  \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Durham Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Durham Region offers a number of outdoor community skating rinks maintained by local municipalities\, ideal for family skating close to home. Pat Bayly Square Outdoor Rink420 Harwood Ave S\, Ajax\, ON Websit eCommunity outdoor skating rink in downtown Ajax. Claremont Memorial Park4 941 Old Brock Rd\, Claremont\, ON WebsiteOpen weather permitting Brooklin Memorial Park Outdoor Rink67 Winchester Road East\, Brooklin\, ON WebsiteA community outdoor rink in Brooklin Memorial Park\, often maintained by lo cal volunteers or municipalities. Port Perry Lakefront Skating RinkJoe Fow ler North Ball Diamond\, 57 Water St.\, Port Perry\, ON WebsiteThis outdoo r skating rink is located along the Lake Scugog waterfront in downtown Por t Perry. Weather dependent and typically open during the winter season whe n conditions allow\, it offers a scenic setting for casual skating close t o local shops and the lakefront. \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Peel Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Peel Re gion features a mix of refrigerated rinks and scenic outdoor skating paths for winter fun. Mississauga Celebration Square Rink300 City Centre Drive\ , Mississauga\, ON WebsiteOne of the largest outdoor skating rinks in Peel \, with rentals and sharpening during the winter season. Burnhamthorpe Cov ered Outdoor Rink1500 Gulleden Drive\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteA covered o utdoor rink with artificial ice\, benches\, and washrooms\; check schedule for public skate times. Woodhurst Heights Park Outdoor Rink3499 Ash Row C rescent\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood outdoor ice rink in Miss issauga suitable for leisure skating. Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Tr ail40 Stavebank Road\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteAn open outdoor loop trail along the Credit River offering trail-style skating in a scenic setting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halton Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Halton Region offers a mix of refrigera ted outdoor rinks and natural community skating surfaces. These family-fri endly locations open during the winter months\, with natural ice dependent on weather conditions. \n \n Burlington Rotary Centenn ial Pond1340 Lakeshore Road\, Burlington\, ON WebsiteA leisure outdoor rin k overlooking Lake Ontario\, typically open from mid-December through the winter season. Trafalgar Park Outdoor Rink133 Rebecca St\, Oakville\, ON W ebsiteA refrigerated outdoor rink at Trafalgar Park offering dependable ic e conditions throughout the winter. Public skating is available during sch eduled times\; check the Town of Oakville for updates. Wallace Park Outdoo r Rink430 Maple Grove Dr\, Oakville\, ON WebsiteWallace Park offers a natu ral outdoor ice rink maintained seasonally by the Town of Oakville. The ri nk is open for public skating when weather conditions allow and provides a neighbourhood winter skating option in north Oakville. Mold-Masters Sport splex Outdoor Rink221 Guelph St\, Georgetown\, ON WebsiteA covered outdoor rink with artificial ice\, offering public skating sessions through the w inter. This venue provides reliable conditions even during mild weather. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for a different kind of skating adventure? Explore our guide to Ontario’s Best Outdoor Skate Trails & Ice Paths fo r forest loops and trail-style routes across the province. \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Outdoor Skating FAQ\nWha t’s the difference between natural ice and refrigerated rinks?\nNatural outdoor rinks rely entirely on cold weather to freeze the ice\, so conditi ons can change quickly. Refrigerated rinks use cooling systems to keep the ice frozen even during mild temperatures\, allowing for a longer and more reliable skating season. \nHow do I know if a natural rink is safe to ska te on?\nAlways follow posted signage or municipal updates. Many natural ri nks are unsupervised\, so ice thickness and surface conditions can vary. I f a rink is closed\, flagged\, or shows signs of melting\, do not skate. \ nAre helmets required for outdoor skating?\nHelmets are strongly recommend ed for all skaters and are required for children at many municipal rinks. CSA-approved helmets provide the best protection. \nWhen do outdoor skatin g rinks open in the GTA?\nRefrigerated rinks often open in late November o r early December. Natural rinks open only after several days of consistent ly cold weather\, usually in mid- to late December\, but timing varies eac h year. \nDo I need to bring my own skates?\nMost community rinks require you to bring your own skates. Larger venues like Nathan Phillips Square\, Harbourfront\, Trafalgar Park\, and The Bentway often offer skate rentals during the winter season. \nWhat’s the difference between a skating rink and a skating trail?\nRinks are flat ice pads used for leisure skating or hockey\, while skating trails are loop-style ice paths that allow conti nuous gliding—often winding through parks or urban spaces. \n \n Support our content by sharing this guide: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you know of a rink local to you that you’d like to share? Comment below to a dd it to this page. Disclaimer: Please check with the rinks you are headin g out to. Outdoor rinks are weather permitting. Community groups run and m aintain many of the rinks listed in this community guide\, and may not nec essarily operate them every year. If you know of a rink on our list that n o longer operates please comment below to let our readers know. Thank you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15+ Fall Themed Pic ture Books for Kids \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15+ Motivational and Self-Help Books for Teens & Tweens \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best Books to Prepare Kids for Their First Day of School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Fun Guide: Cross-Country Nordic Ski Trails \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Fun Guide: Skiing & Snowboarding \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Snow Tu bing in Southern Ontario LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T155401Z LOCATION:Benares Historic House\, 1507 Clarkson Rd N\, Mississauga\, Ontar io URL:https://childslife.ca/event/legend-of-the-museum-comic-book-and-exhibi tion/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:Child's Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://childslife.ca/events/category/toronto/harbourfront END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shadow and Light: Darkroom Edition Volume 2 DTSTART:20260902T160000Z DTEND:20260930T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060305Z UID:10483973-1788350400-1790769600@nowtoronto.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:SHADOW and LIGHT: DARKROOM EDITION is a group exhibition celeb rating the enduring power of analogue photography. This collection of Blac k and White images showcases the results of a specialized portrait worksho p hosted by the Hart House Camera Club\, at the University of Toronto wher e five photographers engaged in a rigorous three-hour studio and darkroom exercise in visual storytelling. \nWhile the participants shared the same physical environment utilizing the same models\, props\, and lighting\, th e resulting images reveal the profound subjectivity of the creative eye. T he exhibition acknowledges that perception is the architect of reality\; t hough the space was shared\, the experiences captured remain deeply person al and distinct… Perception becomes reality. \nCentral to this exhibitio n is the technical artistry of the wet darkroom. The final creative output relies on the delicate calibration of exposure\, aperture\, and contrast to translate a film negative into a finished print. Each frame serves as a moment punctuated in time\, where the tactile manipulation of light and s hadow is used to deliver the photographer’s specific vision and emotiona l voice. \nThe works display in this exhibition were developed during my 2 025-2026 residency. As part of this residency\, which supports The Univers ity of Toronto’s Hart House Camera Club artists in developing innovative darkroom expressions\, I facilitated this workshop that married technical instruction and individual artistic exploration. With the incredible tale nt of these photographers who participated\, this collaboration for ‘Sha dow and Light: Darkroom Edition’ came to be. \nThis exhibition serves as a testament to the intersection of traditional darkroom practices and con temporary storytelling. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060305Z LOCATION:Hart House\, 7 Hart House Cir\, Toronto\, ON M5S 3H3\, Canada\, O ld Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 3H3 URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/shadow-and-light-darkroom-edition-volume- 2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:NOW Toronto X-SOURCE-URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-french-book-fair-salon-d u-livre-de-toronto END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rewilding Toronto Immersive Community Art Exhibition - by David Su zuki Foundation DTSTART:20260905T040000Z DTEND:20260920T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T182130Z UID:1634@gnntoronto.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Hey Toronto\, it’s time to get a little wilder!\n\n\n\nRewil ding Toronto is an immersive community art exhibition led by artists Jason Logan and Pam Lostracco\, transforming locally foraged plants into natura l inks\, and an entire gallery into a collaborative work of art.\n\n\n\nCo me experience the exhibition\, see the mural take shape and discover Toron to’s wild side in a whole new way.\n\n\n\nOpening celebration: Sept 10\, 6–9 p.m.\n\n\n\nRSVP: https://dsfdn.org/4zkRuR0 LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T182130Z LOCATION:Gallery1065\, 1065 Bloor St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events/rewilding-toronto-immersive-community-art -exhibition-by-david-suzuki-foundation/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium =ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://gnntoronto.ca/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Daniella Williams: Origin DTSTART:20260910T230000Z DTEND:20261008T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T060109Z UID:10482929-1789066800-1791478800@nowtoronto.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Black Rabbit Gallery presents Origin\, a solo exhibition by To ronto-based Canadian figurative painter Daniella Williams\, on view Septem ber 10 through October 8\, 2026. \nOrigin marks a shift in Williams’ ong oing exploration of observation\, intimacy and the act of looking\, expand ing her inquiry into how we experience ourselves through our relationships to others and to the world around us. \nTurning toward the natural world\ , the exhibition considers what might emerge when the body is released fro m the pressures of being seen. Across the works\, figures move through ope n spaces\, shared moments and natural environments\, becoming increasingly immersed in the landscapes they inhabit. \nThe exhibition marks Black Rab bit Gallery’s first solo artist presentation following its inaugural exh ibition\, No Paths\, Just Moves. \nOpening Reception: Thursday\, September 10\, 7–10 PM Exhibition: September 10–October 8\, 2026 Location: Blac k Rabbit Gallery\, 35 Tubman Avenue\, Ratna Lane Courtyard\, Toronto Admis sion: Free LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T060109Z LOCATION:35 Tubman Avenue\, 35 Tubman Ave\, Toronto\, ON M5A 0T1\, Canada\ , Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5A 0T1 URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/daniella-williams-origin/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:NOW Toronto X-SOURCE-URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-french-book-fair-salon-d u-livre-de-toronto END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sound in Sight: Reimagining the Polaris Short List Exhibition DTSTART:20260914T160000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T060325Z UID:10483228-1789387200-1789819200@nowtoronto.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Sound in Sight: Reimagining the Polaris Short List invites aud iences to experience Canadian music beyond sound. \nSince 2006\, Polaris h as invited Canadian visual artists to create original poster works in resp onse to Short List-nominated albums. This exhibition presents a curated se lection of those works as a visual journey through the history of the Pola ris Short List\, alongside newly commissioned posters connected to the 202 6 Short List. \nEach poster translates an album’s sound\, mood\, and cul tural world into a new visual form. Together\, the works offer another way to interpret and experience the albums that define this year’s Short Li st\, while also highlighting the ongoing creative relationship between mus icians and visual artists. \nBy placing music into a visual context\, Soun d in Sight asks how an album can continue to live beyond the act of listen ing\, and how visual artists help expand the meaning\, memory\, and cultur al life of Canadian music. \nThrough this exhibition\, Polaris invites aud iences to consider the album as more than a recording. It is a world of so und\, image\, feeling\, and interpretation. It is a cultural object that c an be heard\, seen\, remembered\, and reimagined. \nAbout the Exhibition \ nSound in Sight: Reimagining the Polaris Short List features original post er artworks inspired by Polaris Music Prize Short List albums. The exhibit ion includes works created by Canadian visual artists in response to nomin ated albums\, with each piece accompanied by interpretive information iden tifying the album\, musician\, visual artist\, year\, and context of the w ork. \nPresented in the City Hall Rotunda\, the exhibition creates a publi c-facing entry point into the Polaris Festival and invites audiences to en counter the Short List through visual art\, design\, and storytelling. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060325Z LOCATION:City Hall\, 100 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON M5H 2N1\, Canada\, Old Toronto\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2N1 URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/sound-in-sight-reimagining-the-polaris-sh ort-list-exhibition/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=t oronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:NOW Toronto X-SOURCE-URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-french-book-fair-salon-d u-livre-de-toronto END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Exhibition of Paintings by Carolyn Haltrecht and Toba Lakier DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260910T182439Z UID:10000919-1789516800-1789862399@womensartofcanada.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to welcome back Toba and Carolyn for their s econd exhibition at WAAC. \nWorking across acrylic\, oil\, mixed media\, a nd collage\, both artists explore the possibilities of colour\, texture\, and layered composition on canvas\, paper\, and board. Yet each brings a d istinct voice to the gallery. \nToba draws deeply from nature\, using it n ot only as subject matter but as a way of thinking and living. The cycles of growth\, decay\, renewal\, and transformation inform her artistic proce ss and emerge as recurring themes throughout her work. After studying fine art in Toronto\, Toba spent many years working as an art director for a v ariety of Canadian publications. Now retired\, she paints full-time in her studio. Her work is held in private collections in Canada\, the United St ates\, and South Africa. \nCarolyn’s work is colourful and expressionist ic. Through movement and colour\, she seeks to create an emotional connect ion with the viewer. Her paintings explore people\, feelings\, and the com plexity of human connection\, inviting viewers to engage with the energy a nd emotion within each composition. \nTogether\, Toba and Carolyn’s work creates a compelling dialogue between the outer world of nature and the i nner world of emotion\, offering two distinctive approaches to colour\, ex pression\, and the experience of being human. \nVernissage: Saturday\, Sep tember 19 | 1-4 pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182439Z LOCATION:DIGNAM GALLERY\, Women’s Art Association of Canada\, 23 Prince Arthur Ave.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5R 1B2\, Canada URL:https://womensartofcanada.ca/calendar/exhibition-of-paintings-by-carol yn-haltrecht-and-toba-lakier/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:Women's Art Association of Canada X-SOURCE-URL:https://womensartofcanada.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drawing Myself Into Toronto by WAAC member Olesya Bondareva DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20260903T002622Z UID:10000921-1789516800-1790726399@womensartofcanada.ca CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:From documenting war zones to painting a new city – an artis t’s journey into belonging \nOlesya Bondareva spent two decades as a doc umentary filmmaker\, capturing war and lives on the margins. Now settled i n Toronto\, she turns that same eye toward a new subject: the city itself\ , and what it takes to belong to it. \nIn Drawing Myself Into Toronto\, Bo ndareva uses painting\, drawing\, movement\, and video to trace her arriva l in an unfamiliar place. Working in pastel\, watercolour\, and acrylic\, she transforms fragments of the city\, its architecture\, colour\, rhythm\ , into what she calls “Narrative Expressionism\,” turning physical spa ce into psychological landscape. \nRather than documenting a relationship with the city that has already been established\, the works in Drawing My self Into Toronto reveal the process of creating one – as Bondareva dis covers Toronto and\, at the same time\, discovers who she is within it. \n Vernissage: Saturday\, September 19 | 1:00 to 4:00pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T002622Z LOCATION:Ruth Upjohn Gallery\, Women’s Art Association of Canada\, 23 Pr ince Arthur Ave.\, Toronto\, ON\, M4L 2Z4\, Canada URL:https://womensartofcanada.ca/calendar/drawing-myself-into-toronto-by-w aac-member-olesya-bondareva/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ca mpaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:Women's Art Association of Canada X-SOURCE-URL:https://womensartofcanada.ca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gentle Monster DTSTART:20260916T153000Z DTEND:20260920T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T060239Z UID:10483398-1789558200-1789898400@nowtoronto.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T060239Z LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2\, TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2\, 350 King Street West\, M5V 3X5 Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, Toronto\, M5V 3X5 URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/gentle-monster-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:NOW Toronto X-SOURCE-URL:https://nowtoronto.com/event/toronto-french-book-fair-salon-d u-livre-de-toronto END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I Love Sushi (The Japan Foundation Travelling Exhibition) DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T170025Z UID:115534-1789644600-1789669800@tr.jpf.go.jp CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Established in 1972\, the Japan Foundation creates global oppo rtunities to cultivate friendship and ties between Japan and the world thr ough culture\, language\, and dialogue. The Foundation operates programs i n the fields of arts and cultural exchange\, Japanese-language education o verseas\, and Japanese studies and intellectual exchange. As a new cultura l exchange program\, we are delighted to present a touring exhibition “I Love Sushi” that focuses on sushi\, the most popular Japanese cuisine a round the world. \n\n\n\nIn 2013\, UNESCO inscribed washoku—Japanese cui sine—on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list\, and sushi is the archety pal example. Sushi is a refined and healthy food that looks good and taste s good\, and it has already become a familiar item on menus worldwide. Fro m its roots in Southeast Asia or Southern China\, sushi reached Japan over a thousand years ago. Since then\, sushi has radically changed\, taking a dvantage of the abundance of natural resources found in and around the isl ands of Japan\, of the application of knowledge and ideas to sushi\, and o f the never-ending Japanese drive to try good-tasting foods at the earlies t opportunity. The type of sushi that first comes to mind for most people today is nigiri-zushi\, which emerged about two hundred years ago in Edo\, the city that we now know as Tokyo. \n\n\n\nSushi has now spread outside Japan’s borders\, and is enjoyed around the world. But although it has b ecome a familiar food\, many people have only discovered a few of its attr actions. This exhibition aims to provide an in-depth visual guide to the a ppeal of sushi. It includes the chance to learn about how Japan took in su shi in its original form\, how it modified sushi to suit the natural envir onment\, culture\, and lifestyles of individual areas. It also introduces today’s vibrant sushi culture\, and it encourages us to think about the potential of sushi as a food for the future in the light of contemporary f ood issues. The exhibition includes a simulation of a visit to a sushi sho p in Japan. People who know little about sushi will greatly enjoy the exhi bition\, and keen fans of sushi will find it fascinating too. And we very much hope that through sushi\, the exhibition will also communicate someth ing about the history and customs of Japan. \n\n\n\nFinally\, we would lik e to express our gratitude to Hibino Terutoshi for his supervision of the preparations for this exhibition\, and to all the other individuals and en tities whose unstinting efforts have made the exhibition a success. \n\nAd mission: FREE Advanced\, time-specific reservations are recommended. \nBo ok Your Visit Here \nHand-sanitization at the entry and wearing face-cover ings on our premises are recommended. \nGallery Hours: Open on Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays. Hourly timeslots starting at 11:30 a m\, 12:30 pm\, 1:30 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:30 pm (4:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Thursda ys) * \nClosed on Sundays\, Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Select Saturdays\, and Public Holidays. \n** We will also be offering additional opening hours o n the following dates: \n\nMonday\, October 5 & Wednesday\, October 7\, 11 :30 am – 4:30 pm\nFriday\, October 9\, 11:30 am – 6:30 pm (Exhibition Final Day)\n\nExhibition Period: September 15 – October 9\, 2026 \n \nL ibrary & Gallery Opening Hours\n\n\n\n\n MondayCLOSED\n\n\n Tuesday11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n WednesdayCLOSED\n\n\n Thursday11:30am to 6:30pm\n\n\n Fri day11:30am to 4:30pm\n\n\n Saturday11:30am to 4:30pm *Closed on select Sat urdays\n\n\n\n SundayCLOSED\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated Programs: \n \nIn c onjuction with the “I Love Sushi” exhibition\, we will be holding a “Bring Your Own Bento: Japanese Language and Culture Talk” sharing the same title. Come join us on Friday September 18\, 2026 either in-person o r online\, and learn Japanese words and phrases related to sushi\, along w ith interesting fun facts around this theme! \nFor more details and to reg ister\, please visit here. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T170025Z LOCATION:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto\, 2 Bloor St. East\, 3rd Floor\, T oronto\, ON\, M4W 1A8\, Canada URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/i-love-sushi-exhibition/2026-09-17/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:The Japan Foundation\, Toronto X-SOURCE-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Abstract painting workshop DTSTART:20260917T223000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T155401Z UID:10051345-1789669800-1789678800@childslife.ca CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Updated on March 27\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Outdoor Ice Rinks in the GTA & South-Central Ontario \n \n Discover outdoor skating rinks across Toronto\, York Region\, Durham\, Peel\, and Halton—plus nearby South-Central Ontario spots. This growing guide features both natural and synthetic rinks where families can enjoy f resh winter fun close to home. Know a great rink we’ve missed? Share it in the comments so we can add it to the list. Below you’ll find outdoor skating rinks across the GTA and surrounding regions\, including both natu ral ice and refrigerated surfaces. \n \n Note: Outdoor rinks are weather-dependent and conditions can change quickly. Some locat ions are unsupervised\, so always check that the ice is safe\, follow post ed warnings\, and ensure young children wear a helmet. Always confirm rink status on the venue or community website before heading out. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toronto Outdoor Skating R inks \n \n Toronto offers a mix of refrigerated outdoor rink s and well-maintained seasonal ice surfaces. Many popular locations use ar tificial cooling systems for reliable skating throughout the winter\, whil e others—like Evergreen Brick Works or Mel Lastman Square—depend entir ely on cold weather and may open later in the season or close during mild spells. \n \n Nathan Phillips SquareNathan Phillips Squ are\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteToronto’s iconic outdoor rink in front of City Hall offers daily public skating in the heart of downtown\, just steps fr om the Eaton Centre. Open daily through the winter season with skate renta ls\, washrooms\, and a snack bar. Sherbourne Common Skate Pad61 Dockside D r.\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteThis waterfront skate pad offers scenic views of Lake Ontario and the downtown skyline. Open daily (beginning mid-December) from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm\, with seating and rubber matting around the ri nk. Check the website for current conditions. Evergreen Winter Village Out door SkatingEvergreen Brick Works\, 550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON Website A picturesque outdoor rink in Koerner Gardens at Evergreen Brick Works. Th is is a natural\, weather-dependent ice surface that opens only when tempe ratures allow. Free public skate times and skate rentals are typically off ered on weekends from December through March\, with extended holiday hours when conditions permit. Mel Lastman Square Rink5100 Yonge Street\, North York\, ON WebsiteAn outdoor rink in the centre of Mel Lastman Square\, ope n daily for unsupervised skating in the winter months. The reflecting pool is transformed into an ice surface from late November to mid- to late Mar ch\, weather permitting. Harbourfront Centre Ice Rink235 Queens Quay W\, T oronto\, ON WebsiteSkate beside Lake Ontario at this popular waterfront ri nk\, usually open from mid-December to mid-March. Features a heated change room\, washrooms\, skate sharpening\, and skate rentals\, with special pr ograms and events throughout the season. \n \n \n Sherbourne Common Skate Pad - City of Toronto Website\n \n \n \n Toronto Skating Trails & Urban Loop-Style Ice Paths \n \n Trail-like skating experiences within the c ity\, offering continuous gliding on loop-style or linear ice paths. \nBar bara Ann Scott Ice Trail\n420 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON M5B 2H3 WebsiteAn ov al-shaped ice trail in College Park that lets skaters glide around a loop beneath the surrounding towers. Open daily for leisure skating\, typically from early December through the winter season. \nColonel Sam Smith Skatin g Trail\n65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Road\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteToronto ’s first outdoor skating trail\, this figure-eight loop stretches about 250 metres through Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Open daily for leisure skati ng with a nearby change area and access to the park’s wider trail networ k. \nDieppe Park Skating Trail\n455 Cosburn Avenue\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteD ieppe Park in East York features an outdoor rink alongside a dedicated ple asure-skating trail\, making it a great spot for both confident skaters an d beginners. Typically open from late November to mid-March\, weather perm itting. \nGreenwood Park Outdoor Rink & Skating Trail\n150 Greenwood Avenu e\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteGreenwood Park offers a refrigerated covered outdo or rink plus a separate skating trail that loops around the rink area. It ’s a popular East End destination for families\, usually open from late November through mid-March\, weather permitting. \nThe Bentway Skate Trail \n250 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteA 220-metre skate trail running under the Gardiner Expressway near Fort York\, with lights\, music\, and a unique urban atmosphere. The Bentway hosts special events\, themed skate nights\, and offers rentals and warm-up areas during the winter season. \n \n Toronto Specialty & Seasonal Skating Experiences \n \n Pop-up and seasonal skating experiences in unique Toronto l ocations\, usually offered for a limited time during the winter. Hangar Sk ateThe Hangar District (across from 95 Garratt Blvd.)\, Toronto\, ON Websi teA free pop-up skating rink outside an 80\,000 sq. ft. airplane hangar in the Hangar District at Downsview. Open from December 20\, 2025 to Februar y 16\, 2026\, with timed-entry tickets that can be reserved online. \n \n \n Mel Lastman Square Outdoor Ri nk - City of Toronto Website\n \n \n \n York Regio n Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Outdoor skating rinks in York Region include city-maintained artificial rinks and community spaces perfe ct for family skate days. \n \n Markham Outdoor Rinks \n \n Markham maintains several outdoor community skating rinks e ach winter\, including both lit artificial surfaces and natural ice areas that open when weather allows. \n \n Markham Civic Cent re Ice Rink101 Town Centre Blvd\, Markham\, ON WebsiteA lighted\, artifici al ice rink maintained by the City of Markham\, open through the winter se ason with heated change rooms and scheduled public skate times. Huntington Park Outdoor Rink46 Lambert Rd\, Thornhill\, ON WebsiteA community outdoo r rink lit at night in Huntington Park and maintained by the City of Markh am. Markham Museum Outdoor Rink9350 Hwy 48\, Markham\, ON WebsiteA seasona l outdoor rink located within Markham Museum grounds and maintained by the city. Milliken Mills Park Outdoor Rink4277 14th Avenue\, Markham\, ON Web siteA lit outdoor community rink maintained by the City of Markham and ope n for public skating when conditions permit. Milne Dam Conservation Park R ink8251 McCowan Rd\, Markham\, ON WebsiteOutdoor skating on a community-ma intained surface at Milne Dam\, weather dependent and subject to ice condi tions. Victoria Square Park Outdoor Rink2929 Elgin Mills Rd E\, Markham\, ON WebsiteAn outdoor ice surface maintained by the City of Markham\, open for public skating weather permitting. \n \n \n Markham Civic Centre Outdoor Ice Rink\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stouffville Rinks \n \n Whitchurch-Stouffville maintains several community outd oor rinks each winter\, offering neighbourhood skating spots that open whe n weather conditions allow. Most surfaces are natural ice and rely on cons istently cold temperatures. \n \n \n Greenwood ParkGreen wood Rd\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteLocated at the park’s baske tball court\, this community natural-ice rink opens when weather permits a nd offers a convenient neighbourhood option for outdoor skating. \ n \n Gar Lehman Park135 Gar Lehman Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville \, ON WebsiteA natural outdoor rink maintained seasonally at Gar Lehman Pa rk\, offering open leisure skating for families when ice conditions allow. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sunnyridge Park37 Sunnyridge Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood natur al-ice rink set within Sunnyridge Park\, open during the winter when tempe ratures support safe skating conditions. \n \n Vandorf Park14698 Woodbine Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteA natural-ice rink located within Vandorf Park. The surface is maintained seasonally and opens only when ice conditions are safe for public use. \n \n Wheler’s Mill Park250 Mostar St\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON We bsiteThis community rink at Wheler’s Mill Park provides a natural outdoo r skating surface for casual family skating when weather permits. \n \n Memorial Park Skating Trail2 Park Dr\, Whitchurch-Stouffv ille\, ON WebsiteOpened in December of 2024\, this new trail is light at night and offers skate rentals and sharpening. Trail is open daily from 9a m at 9pm (weather conditional). \n \n \n Richmond Green Skate Trail in Richmond Hill\, Ontario\n \n \n \n Richmond Hill Outdoor Rinks \n \n Ri chmond Hill maintains several outdoor skating rinks each winter\, includin g both natural community rinks and lit neighbourhood surfaces that open wh en weather conditions allow. \n \n Richmond Green Skate Trail1300 Elgin Mills Road East\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteA 250 metre l ong trail\, with heated washrooms and change rooms. Lit for evening skatin g. Open 10am to 10pm daily. Mill Pond Ice RinkAt the corner of Mill Street and Trench Street\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteSkate on the natural ice of Mill Pond. Be safe and make sure the ice is safe before skating by checki ng the signage posted at the south end of the pond. Lake Wilcox Outdoor Sk ating Rink55 Old Bayview Ave\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteA natural outdoor skating surface located near the Richmond Hill Canoe Club at the north en d of Lake Wilcox Park. This weather-dependent rink opens when conditions a llow and offers a scenic spot for casual family skating\; always check cur rent status before heading out. Crosby Park Ice RinkCrosby Avenue & Newkir k Road\, Richmond Hill\, ON mapWeather dependant. An ice skating surface i s often built at the Crosby Park baseball diamond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vaughan Outdoor Rinks \n \n Vaughan offers a number of outdoor community skating rinks\, these n atural ice surfaces open only when temperatures permit and are maintained with help from local volunteers. \n \n Father Ermanno B ulfon Park Rink140 Honeywood Rd\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA natural-ice outdoo r rink located in Father Ermanno Bulfon Park\, open for casual skating whe n temperatures allow. Chancellor District Park Rink430 Chancellor Dr\, Vau ghan\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood rink maintained by community volunteers\, offering natural-ice skating during the winter. Sonoma Heights Community Park Rink100 Napa Valley Ave\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA family-friendly natur al outdoor rink open during the winter season\, dependent on suitable free zing conditions. Garnet A. Williams Outdoor RinkGarnet A. Williams Park\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA community outdoor rink at Garnet A. Williams Park op en for casual skating during the winter season\, weather permitting. Vello re Village Outdoor RinkVellore Village Community Park\, Vaughan\, ON Websi teNatural outdoor skating surface in Vellore Village\, ideal for neighbour hood family skating when temperatures allow. Dufferin Clark Community Cent re Outdoor Rink1441 Clark Ave W\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA seasonal outdoor r ink located at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre\, with natural ice main tained when conditions permit. The Sports Village Outdoor Rink2600 Rutherf ord Rd\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteThe Sports Village operates an outdoor refrig erated rink during the winter months\, offering public skating\, programs\ , and a reliable ice surface even during mild weather. Check the schedule for public skate times and availability. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aurora Outdoor Rinks \n \n The T own of Aurora maintains several outdoor skating surfaces each winter\, inc luding both Town-operated rinks and volunteer-maintained community rinks. All surfaces are natural ice and open only when weather conditions allow. \n \n Aurora Town Square Outdoor Rink50 Victoria St\, A urora\, ON WebsiteAurora Town Square offers a pleasure-skating rink in the central square. Hours follow facility operating times. Weather-dependent. Town Park Outdoor Rink49 Wells St\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteAn Ez-Rink system with boards and liner\, maintained by the Town. Typically includes one ple asure-skating surface\, open when conditions permit. Ada Johnson Park Outd oor Rinks60 Hartwell Way\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteTwo outdoor rinks: one dedic ated to pleasure skating and one to stick-and-puck. Both are Town-maintain ed Ez-Rinks with boards and liners. Machell Park Outdoor Rinks15 Orchard H eights Blvd\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteTwo outdoor rinks: one for pleasure skati ng and one for stick-and-puck. Both are Ez-Rinks maintained by the Town an d open during cold weather. Confederation Park Outdoor Rink30 Glass Dr\, A urora\, ON WebsiteA single pleasure-skating rink maintained by the Town of Aurora. Opens only when temperatures support natural ice. James Lloyd Par k Outdoor Rink355 Stone Rd\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteA volunteer-built and main tained rink created over the basketball court. Availability varies by weat her and volunteer support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newmarket Outdoor Rinks \n \n Newmarket operat es several community outdoor rinks each winter when weather permits. These natural ice surfaces open only during extended cold temperatures and avai lability can vary throughout the season. Various locations\, Newmarket\, O N Website Lion’s Park Outdoor Rink424 D’Arcy Street\, Newmarket\, ON  map  Ken Sturgeon Park Rink1035 Lockwood Cir\, Newmarket\, ON map  \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Durham Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Durham Region offers a number of outdoor community skating rinks maintained by local municipalities\, ideal for family skating close to home. Pat Bayly Square Outdoor Rink420 Harwood Ave S\, Ajax\, ON Websit eCommunity outdoor skating rink in downtown Ajax. Claremont Memorial Park4 941 Old Brock Rd\, Claremont\, ON WebsiteOpen weather permitting Brooklin Memorial Park Outdoor Rink67 Winchester Road East\, Brooklin\, ON WebsiteA community outdoor rink in Brooklin Memorial Park\, often maintained by lo cal volunteers or municipalities. Port Perry Lakefront Skating RinkJoe Fow ler North Ball Diamond\, 57 Water St.\, Port Perry\, ON WebsiteThis outdoo r skating rink is located along the Lake Scugog waterfront in downtown Por t Perry. Weather dependent and typically open during the winter season whe n conditions allow\, it offers a scenic setting for casual skating close t o local shops and the lakefront. \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Peel Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Peel Re gion features a mix of refrigerated rinks and scenic outdoor skating paths for winter fun. Mississauga Celebration Square Rink300 City Centre Drive\ , Mississauga\, ON WebsiteOne of the largest outdoor skating rinks in Peel \, with rentals and sharpening during the winter season. Burnhamthorpe Cov ered Outdoor Rink1500 Gulleden Drive\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteA covered o utdoor rink with artificial ice\, benches\, and washrooms\; check schedule for public skate times. Woodhurst Heights Park Outdoor Rink3499 Ash Row C rescent\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood outdoor ice rink in Miss issauga suitable for leisure skating. Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Tr ail40 Stavebank Road\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteAn open outdoor loop trail along the Credit River offering trail-style skating in a scenic setting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halton Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Halton Region offers a mix of refrigera ted outdoor rinks and natural community skating surfaces. These family-fri endly locations open during the winter months\, with natural ice dependent on weather conditions. \n \n Burlington Rotary Centenn ial Pond1340 Lakeshore Road\, Burlington\, ON WebsiteA leisure outdoor rin k overlooking Lake Ontario\, typically open from mid-December through the winter season. Trafalgar Park Outdoor Rink133 Rebecca St\, Oakville\, ON W ebsiteA refrigerated outdoor rink at Trafalgar Park offering dependable ic e conditions throughout the winter. Public skating is available during sch eduled times\; check the Town of Oakville for updates. Wallace Park Outdoo r Rink430 Maple Grove Dr\, Oakville\, ON WebsiteWallace Park offers a natu ral outdoor ice rink maintained seasonally by the Town of Oakville. The ri nk is open for public skating when weather conditions allow and provides a neighbourhood winter skating option in north Oakville. Mold-Masters Sport splex Outdoor Rink221 Guelph St\, Georgetown\, ON WebsiteA covered outdoor rink with artificial ice\, offering public skating sessions through the w inter. This venue provides reliable conditions even during mild weather. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for a different kind of skating adventure? Explore our guide to Ontario’s Best Outdoor Skate Trails & Ice Paths fo r forest loops and trail-style routes across the province. \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Outdoor Skating FAQ\nWha t’s the difference between natural ice and refrigerated rinks?\nNatural outdoor rinks rely entirely on cold weather to freeze the ice\, so conditi ons can change quickly. Refrigerated rinks use cooling systems to keep the ice frozen even during mild temperatures\, allowing for a longer and more reliable skating season. \nHow do I know if a natural rink is safe to ska te on?\nAlways follow posted signage or municipal updates. Many natural ri nks are unsupervised\, so ice thickness and surface conditions can vary. I f a rink is closed\, flagged\, or shows signs of melting\, do not skate. \ nAre helmets required for outdoor skating?\nHelmets are strongly recommend ed for all skaters and are required for children at many municipal rinks. CSA-approved helmets provide the best protection. \nWhen do outdoor skatin g rinks open in the GTA?\nRefrigerated rinks often open in late November o r early December. Natural rinks open only after several days of consistent ly cold weather\, usually in mid- to late December\, but timing varies eac h year. \nDo I need to bring my own skates?\nMost community rinks require you to bring your own skates. Larger venues like Nathan Phillips Square\, Harbourfront\, Trafalgar Park\, and The Bentway often offer skate rentals during the winter season. \nWhat’s the difference between a skating rink and a skating trail?\nRinks are flat ice pads used for leisure skating or hockey\, while skating trails are loop-style ice paths that allow conti nuous gliding—often winding through parks or urban spaces. \n \n Support our content by sharing this guide: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you know of a rink local to you that you’d like to share? Comment below to a dd it to this page. Disclaimer: Please check with the rinks you are headin g out to. Outdoor rinks are weather permitting. Community groups run and m aintain many of the rinks listed in this community guide\, and may not nec essarily operate them every year. If you know of a rink on our list that n o longer operates please comment below to let our readers know. Thank you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15+ Fall Themed Pic ture Books for Kids \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15+ Motivational and Self-Help Books for Teens & Tweens \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best Books to Prepare Kids for Their First Day of School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Fun Guide: Cross-Country Nordic Ski Trails \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Fun Guide: Skiing & Snowboarding \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Snow Tu bing in Southern Ontario LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T155401Z LOCATION:Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives\, 9 Wellington St. E\, Bramp ton\, ON\, L6W 1Y1\, Canada URL:https://childslife.ca/event/abstract-painting-workshop/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:Child's Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://childslife.ca/events/category/toronto/harbourfront END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Curator's Talk: Unearthing Vindolanda DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T164809Z UID:16369-1789671600-1789678800@batashoemuseum.ca CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:00 p m\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $25 \nJoin us f or a fascinating evening with archaeologist Elizabeth Greene\, whose exten sive research at Vindolanda has helped reshape our understanding of life o n the edge of the Roman Empire. \nDrawing on her firsthand excavation expe rience\, Greene will take us behind the scenes of the dig: what it feels l ike to carefully unearth history layer by layer\, the challenges of workin g in the soil of northern England\, and the thrill of discovering objects that have not been touched in nearly two millennia. \nLocated just south o f Hadrian’s Wall\, Vindolanda is one of Britain’s most extraordinary R oman sites\, famed for its remarkably preserved artifacts—including leat her shoes\, writing tablets\, and everyday objects that offer intimate gli mpses into ancient lives. Whether you’re passionate about archaeology\, Roman history\, or the stories hidden beneath our feet\, this is an evenin g not to be missed \nBUY YOUR TICKETS \nAgenda\n6:30 pm – Doors Open\n7 :00 pm – Lecture Begins\n8:00 pm – Lecture Ends/Galleries Open\n9:00 p m – Museum Closes \n\nABOUT ELIZABETH GREENE: \n \nDr. Elizabeth Greene is Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Roman Archaeology at t he University of Western Ontario in Canada. She has excavated at the site of Vindolanda and researched aspects of the museum collection since 2002\, and is currently working on an extended research project on the Roman sho es and leather objects from the site. \n\nPlease review our Terms and Con ditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questi ons? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. 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