North York Ice Guide

Live skating schedules across 18 rinks and arenas in North York. Leisure skates, shinny hockey, and more — updated daily.

18 rinks with sessions this week

Schedules updated March 13, 2026

Showing 143 sessions across 18 rinks

Indoor Arenas

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INDOOR ARENA

York Mills Arena

Toronto.ca
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate
06:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Sun, Mar 15Shinny: Child with Caregiver
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
02:45 PM - 04:45 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Cummer Park Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tue, Mar 17Leisure Skate
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Downsview Arena

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Wed, Mar 18Leisure Skate
07:15 PM - 09:15 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Tue, Mar 17Leisure Skate
12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
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Angela James Arena

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mon, Mar 16Leisure Skate
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Don Mills Civitan Arena

Toronto.ca
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate: Older Adult
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
03:45 PM - 05:45 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Baycrest Arena

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Bayview Arena

Toronto.ca
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate (Pride Skate)
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate (Pride Skate)
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate (Pride Skate)
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Wed, Mar 18Leisure Skate (Pride Skate)
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Fenside Arena

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:45 PM - 09:45 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Tue, Mar 17Leisure Skate
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Roding Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Mon, Mar 16Shinny: Child
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mon, Mar 16Shinny: Youth
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thu, Mar 19Shinny: Youth
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Pleasantview Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Tue, Mar 17Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Victoria Village Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Mitchell Field Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sat, Mar 14Shinny: Child
09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sat, Mar 14Shinny: Youth
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Mon, Mar 16Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
INDOOR ARENA

Goulding Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate: Youth
09:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Tue, Mar 17Figure Skating
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thu, Mar 19Leisure Skate
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
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North Toronto Memorial Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Fri, Mar 13Shinny: Adult
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Fri, Mar 13Shinny: Child with Caregiver
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Fri, Mar 13Shinny: Child
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Broadlands Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate (Unsupervised)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Fri, Mar 13Shinny: Adult (Unsupervised)
01:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Fri, Mar 13Leisure Skate
07:30 PM - 09:15 PM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Grandravine Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
03:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Mon, Mar 16Leisure Skate
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Tue, Mar 17Shinny: Youth
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thu, Mar 19Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
INDOOR ARENA

Oriole Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Sat, Mar 14Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sat, Mar 14Shinny: Adult
09:15 PM - 11:00 PM
Sun, Mar 15Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Mon, Mar 16Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thu, Mar 19Shinny: Child
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM

Tips for Drop-in Skating in North York

Weekday morning sessions are the least crowded — ideal for beginners or families with young children. Helmets are required for everyone under 18, and several indoor arenas offer skate rentals for a small fee. Outdoor rinks operate seasonally from late November through mid-March — check back in the fall for next season's outdoor schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go public skating in North York?

North York has 18 indoor arenas offering free public skating, including York Mills Arena, Bayview Arena, Angela James Arena, Mitchell Field Arena, and Pleasantview Community Centre. Outdoor rinks operate seasonally from late November through mid-March.

Are North York skating sessions free?

Yes. All drop-in public skating sessions at City of Toronto arenas are free. No registration required — just show up during scheduled times.

What's the difference between leisure skating and shinny?

Leisure skating is casual, open-ice skating for all ages — no equipment needed beyond skates and a helmet for those under 18. Shinny is informal drop-in hockey where full equipment including a helmet is required.

Do I need to bring my own skates?

You can bring your own, or some indoor arenas offer skate rentals for a small fee. Check with the specific arena for availability.

Is Mel Lastman Square skating open?

Mel Lastman Square's outdoor rink typically operates from late November through mid-March, weather permitting. The outdoor skating season has ended for 2025-2026. Check back in late November for next season's schedule.

What time is public skating on today?

Public skating times vary by arena and day of the week. Use the 'Today' filter above to see all sessions happening today across every North York rink, with times and activity types listed.

Where can I play shinny hockey in North York?

Several North York arenas offer free drop-in shinny, including Mitchell Field, Downsview Arena, and Angela James Arena. Use the activity type filter above to show only shinny sessions. Full equipment and a helmet are required.

What is the Otter Creek shinny schedule?

Otter Creek is an outdoor rink that operates seasonally from late November through mid-March. The outdoor skating season has ended for 2025-2026. For indoor shinny, check Mitchell Field or Downsview Arena above.

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