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Winter Fun In Toronto
• The Bentway – Urban skating under the Gardiner with cool vibes and music.
• Mel Lastman Square Rink – Spacious rink in North York perfect for friends and families.
• Cedarvale Park Outdoor Skating & Monarch Park Ice Rink – Local favorites for a classic Toronto skate.
• Markham Civic Centre Skating Rink – Great option if you’re exploring winter beyond downtown.
Skating is a classic seasonal staple — free at many outdoor rinks if you bring your own skates!
• Winterista at Motorista Studio – An immersive ice art event blending sculpture, light, slides, and photo-worthy installations (running Jan 23–Feb 14).
• Skates And Sounds on Downtown Yonge – A series of fun skating parties with music and vibes all month.
• Family Day Weekend at Harbourfront – Enjoy ice performances, crafts, skating and hands-on fun by the waterfront (Feb 14–16). Harbourfront Centre Community Square
☕ Cozy Up & Explore 🌨️
After hitting the ice or exploring snowy trails, Toronto has a vibrant lineup of winter festivals and cultural celebrations to keep you warm, entertained, and inspired all season long:
Winterista
An immersive winter festival with interactive ice installations, live entertainment, ice carving, a glowing light gallery, and even a massive ice slide — perfect for photos and cold-weather fun.
Winterlicious & La Poutine Week
Food lovers rejoice! Winterlicious invites you to enjoy prix-fixe menus at 200+ restaurants citywide, while La Poutine Week celebrates Canada’s iconic comfort food with creative takes on this classic dish.
❄️ KUUMBA Festival
Held throughout February at Harbourfront Centre, this long-running festival celebrates Black culture through music, art, dance, film, and family-friendly events.
⛸️ Skates and Sounds on Downtown Yonge
A lively series of skating parties with music and seasonal spirit happening all month long — great for fun nights out with friends or family.
🎭 DesignTO & Icefest
In Toronto, DesignTO and the Bloor-Yorkville Icefest are two of the city's most popular annual winter festivals celebrating art, design, and community spirit.
DesignTO is Canada’s largest annual design festival, transforming Toronto into a city-wide gallery for 10 days.
Visit the DesignTO Festival Schedule to plan your visit!
Bloor-Yorkville Icefest 2026
Highlights:
- Ice Sculpture Trail: Over 60,000 lbs. of ice are carved into unique displays based on an annual theme (past themes include "Dreams and Fantasies").
- Live Carving Demonstrations: Professional ice carvers use chainsaws and chisels to create masterpieces in real-time.
- Nighttime Viewing: Sculptures are often illuminated with light enhancement for a spectacular evening experience.
- Charity Support: The event frequently partners with local charities, such as Second Harvest, for community fundraising.
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