A few weeks ago, I was reading the Toronto Star and came across an article about a new skating trail that opened up in Etobicoke. I immediately cut out the article and pinned it on the fridge.
Source: City of Toronto, Jim Melvin, PMA Architects
I was kinda spoiled growing up, skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa. However, an outdoor 250 metre figure eight loop, certainly piqued my interest.
So I told my daughter that on Saturday nite, we would be checking it out. She was thrilled!!
It took 20 minutes and 3 major roads (Hwy 401, Hwy 427, and the Gardiner)..but like I said, it was only 20 minutes and CERTAINLY WORTH IT. The skating trail is located at Colonel Sam Smith Park and can be found south of Lakeshore Blvd, off of Kipling and is open daily from 9 a.m to 10 p.m
We loved the new skating trail. The ice was perfect, the trail was well designed and it was great to be outside enjoying a winter activity. I kept asking the kids “is it time to leave?” and I kept hearing “no we are having fun”. So..we skated more.
Having a great time!!
There is lighting throughout the park and it’s got a state of the art sound system too. Plus there is an indoor washroom and changing facilities.
We gave it a thumbs up and will be returning on another Saturday nite soon. The kids had a blast and even I was smiling as can be seen in the next photo.
Smiling on Skates...It can be done!!
Hope you get a chance to visit this new skating trail soon.
Happy Skating.
