North York Ice Guide

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

16 rinks with sessions this week

Schedules updated November 1, 2026

Showing 68 sessions across 16 rinks

Indoor Arenas

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INDOOR ARENA

York Mills Arena

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Shinny: Child with Caregiver
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
02:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Fri, Nov 6Leisure Skate
06:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Cummer Park Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3Leisure Skate
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Downsview Arena

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate: Child with Caregiver
02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Wed, Nov 4Leisure Skate
07:15 PM - 09:15 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Tue, Nov 3Leisure Skate
12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
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Angela James Arena

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2Leisure Skate
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Don Mills Civitan Arena

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
03:45 PM - 05:45 PM
Fri, Nov 6Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate: Older Adult
08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Baycrest Arena

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Bayview Arena

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Wed, Nov 4Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Fri, Nov 6Leisure Skate (Pride Skate)
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Fenside Arena

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Tue, Nov 3Leisure Skate
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:45 PM - 09:45 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Roding Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Mon, Nov 2Shinny: Child
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2Shinny: Youth
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thu, Nov 5Shinny: Youth
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Pleasantview Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Tue, Nov 3Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Victoria Village Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Mon, Nov 2Leisure Skate
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
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Mitchell Field Community Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Mon, Nov 2Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tue, Nov 3Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tue, Nov 3Shinny: Child
03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Wed, Nov 4Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
INDOOR ARENA

Goulding Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Tue, Nov 3Figure Skating
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thu, Nov 5Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5Leisure Skate
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
08:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate: Youth
09:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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North Toronto Memorial Community Centre

Toronto.ca

No sessions this week

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Broadlands Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca

No sessions this week

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Grandravine Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
03:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Mon, Nov 2Leisure Skate
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Thu, Nov 5Leisure Skate: Older Adult
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5Shinny: Youth
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thu, Nov 5Shinny: Child with Caregiver
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
INDOOR ARENA

Oriole Community Recreation Centre

Toronto.ca
Sun, Nov 1Leisure Skate
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Mon, Nov 2Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thu, Nov 5Shinny: Child
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Thu, Nov 5Shinny: Youth
05:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Sat, Nov 7Leisure Skate
07:00 PM - 09:00 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.