Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
Winter is back at The Bentway! We’re pleased to welcome neighbours and fun-seekers for ice skating, the return of our annual crowd-favourite Polar Bear Skate, and more.
Skaters are invited to cruise our 220m figure-eight skate trail under the Gardiner from December 21, 2024 through February 17, 2025. We have special opening hours for the holidays, and in the new year our popular free skate rental nights and free hot chocolate nights will return.
Mark your calendars for winter’s wildest tradition, Polar Bear Skate, on December 29, as well as our season-end on Family Day Weekend, February 14-17.
See you on the trail!
Photo by Andrew Williamson
Full Program
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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. Visitors…
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Winter Skating
The Bentway is pleased to welcome back neighbours and fun-seekers for one of winter’s best activities, ice skating under the Gardiner! Skaters are invited to cruise our 220m outdoor figure-eight skate trail. Skate rentals are available on-site on select dates. No reservations required! Your favourite seasonal activities return, including free skate rental nights, free hot…
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Resurfacing
Reflecting on a highway undergoing major renewal, Resurfacing layers, tears, weaves, and folds striking images of the Gardiner Expressway’s many transformations over time – including the major repair work currently happening now. Co-presented with (and presented off-site at) Exhibition Place.
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Polar Bear Skate
The Bentway’s wildest winter tradition returns! Brave Torontonians are invited to strip down to their skivvies and skate the trail as a bold way to close out the year. Polar Bear Skate is now sold out! Current registrants may cancel their tickets, so check Eventbrite for any tickets that become available. Didn’t get a ticket?…
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Home Network & Flavour Network Holiday Skate
Home Network and Flavour Network are thrilled to sponsor The Bentway for an exciting four-day winter activation from December 29th to January 1st, featuring the annual Polar Bear Skate and New Year’s Day Skate. Enjoy complimentary skate rentals and hot beverages during Skate Trail opening hours while supplies last each day. A custom Home Network…
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Free Hot Chocolate Mondays
Stop by The Bentway skate trail to enjoy free hot chocolate every Monday evening from January 6 – February 10! Starting January 6, enjoy free hot chocolate every Monday evening (5:00pm-8:30pm) and explore the local neighbourhood. A big thank you to our friends at CityPlace Fort York BIA for their generous support! dates & times
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Billy Bishop Free Rental Thursdays
Enjoy free skate rentals at The Bentway skate trail every Thursday evening from January 9 – February 13! Starting January 9, enjoy free skate rentals every Thursday evening (5:00pm-8:00pm) thanks to the generous support of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The last time to rent skates is 8:00pm and all skates must be returned by…
supporters
Cultural and recreational programming at The Bentway is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
The Bentway’s Winter 2024-25 season is generously supported by:
