Winter Skating Opening Weekend presented by Batiste Dry Shampoo & Hero Patches

Photo by Mila Bright Zlatanovic

Get ready to glide along our 220m figure-eight skate trail starting on December 20, 2025.

We’re excited to welcome neighbours and visitors back for another enchanting winter of ice skating under the city lights. Opening weekend skating runs from noon to 9pm. 

Enjoy a cozy skate-and-sip featuring free skate rentals, hot drinks, maple taffy, and photo moments courtesy of Batiste Dry Shampoo and Hero Patches! Guests can sample Hero’s gentle, effective Mighty Patches for clearer skin and Batiste’s world-leading dry shampoo for effortless, voluminous freshness between washes. Available while supplies last during Skate Trail opening hours from Saturday, December 20 to Tuesday, December 23.

Join the celebration and take your first glide of the season under the Gardiner!

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