{"id":14380,"date":"2020-01-07T14:25:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T19:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/?p=14380"},"modified":"2020-03-17T20:04:49","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T20:04:49","slug":"top-skating-rinks-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onekingwest.com\/top-skating-rinks-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Skating Rinks to Try in Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is nothing like feeling the crisp winter air as you zoom around a corner of the skating rink. Although the cold isn\u2019t for everyone, there are several things we like about winter including all the cool outdoor skating rinks that open up in Toronto. Check out our top picks for the best skating rink to try in Toronto below!<\/p>\n

\"Natrel<\/a><\/h4>\n

Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Location: <\/span>253 Queens Quay West, Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n

Hours: <\/span>Sunday to Thursday from 9 am \u2013 10 pm
\n<\/span>Friday to Saturday from 9 am \u2013 11 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Details: The Natrel Rink is located on the shoreline of Lake Ontario with prominent views of Toronto\u2019s CN Tower. The skating rink has a heated indoor change room with lockers and washrooms. Skating is free however there are affordable skate and helmet rentals in the skate change room.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: 20-minute walk from One King West Hotel & Residence<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

harbourfrontcentre.com\/venues\/natrelrink\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Nathan<\/a><\/p>\n

Nathan Phillips Square<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Location: 100 Queen St W, Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n

Hours: Every day<\/span> from 10 am \u2013 10 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Details: The skating rink at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto provides skate rentals ($5 for children and $10 for adults), change room space, food concessions, public washrooms and a roof terrace overlooking the square. It is opened until March 22, 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: 10-minute walk from One King West & Residence<\/span><\/p>\n

nathanphillipssquareskaterentals.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

The Bentway<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Location: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n

Hours: <\/span>Monday to Friday from 5 pm \u2013 9 pm
\n<\/span>Saturday to Sunday from 12 pm \u2013 9 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Details: After the new year, the Bentway transforms into a 220 metre, figure-eight skating trail in downtown Toronto. It also offers an on-site winter village which serves hot chocolate and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for skaters. Skate and helmet rentals are available for $10 for adults and $5 for children. The skating rink it opened until February 17.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: 10-minute drive from One King West Hotel & Residence<\/span><\/p>\n

thebentway.ca\/event\/the-bentway-skate-trail-winter-season\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Evergreen<\/a><\/p>\n

Evergreen Brickworks<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Location: 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n

Hours: Friday from 5:30 pm \u2013 9:30 pm
\n<\/span>Saturday and Sunday from 10 am \u2013 5 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Details: The Evergreen Brick Works outdoor skating rink weaves through a wintery pine garden under the old brick factory just a bit outside of Toronto\u2019s downtown core. One unique feature of this skating rink is that it uses an ECO CHILL\u00ae refrigeration system for sustainable cooling. This rink will be opened until March, weather permitting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: 12-minute drive from One King West Hotel & Residence<\/span><\/p>\n

evergreen.ca\/evergreen-brick-works\/active-living\/skating-rink\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Colonel<\/a><\/p>\n

Colonel Samuel Smith Skating Trail<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Location: 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Toronto<\/span><\/p>\n

Hours: Every day from 9 am \u2013 10 pm<\/span><\/p>\n

Details: This figure-eight skating trail located in the west end of Toronto is free of charge to the public and is appropriate for all levels of skaters. The Power House Recreation Centre has a change room and washroom for all skaters however there are no skate rentals on-site.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distance: 20-minute drive from One King West Hotel & Residence<\/span><\/p>\n

toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/466\/index.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Winter is one of the best seasons to explore the vibrant city of Toronto. One King West Hotel & Residence can help bring your visit to the next level with its historically charming building and prime downtown location.<\/p>\n

Check available dates and book your stay today!<\/a><\/h4>\n

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