Skating Drop-in in Toronto
The City of Toronto runs free leisure skating and free shinny hockey at indoor arenas all winter and at outdoor rinks like Nathan Phillips Square and Harbourfront from late November to mid-March. Indoor arenas like Moss Park, McCormick, and George Bell run leisure skate, parent-and-tot skate, and adult shinny on rotating schedules. Most programs require a helmet.
Cost
Free. The City charges nothing for drop-in skating at indoor arenas or outdoor artificial ice rinks, leisure skate, shinny, and figure skating alike.
Where to find skating drop-in in Toronto
Available at 3 City of Toronto centres.
- Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave E
- Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough, 1967 Ellesmere Rd
- Commander Recreation Centre, 140 Commander Blvd
Common questions
Are skates rented?
Only at Nathan Phillips Square, and only in winter. The City also runs a free Skate Lending Library that tours outdoor rinks with skates, helmets, and skating aids to borrow, no reservation needed. Everywhere else, bring your own.
When does outdoor skating end?
Outdoor rinks close mid-March, weather depending. Indoor arenas run year-round.
Do I need to register for shinny?
No, shinny is drop-in and free. Bring your own skates, stick, and protective equipment. Players must be six or older; some sessions are all-ages and some are 18+.
Other activities
Pickleball Drop-in, Badminton Drop-in, Lane Swim, Aquafit, Weight Room & Fitness Centre, Leisure Swim, Water Play, Yoga, Basketball Drop-in, Table Tennis, Volleyball Drop-in, Soccer Drop-in, Open Gym, Pilates, Indoor Walking & Running Track, Strength & Conditioning, Zumba & Dance Fitness, Older Adult Programs (55+), Tai Chi, FitnessTO, Youth Zone & Teen Programs
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