There are plenty of places nearby to get your ski, snowshoe or skate on. However, we're still in a bit of a limbo period with weather conditions, which can make it difficult to plan accordingly.
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Here's a reference guide of nearby rink and trail conditions to make it easier to plan your winter activities.
1. Circle at the Centre, City Hall
Status: Open
Hours: Everyday, 10 am-10 pm
Activities Permitted: Leisure skating only
Amenities: Heated changerooms
2. Centennial Park Community Ice Rink, 95 Lakeshore Drive
Status: Open
Hours: Everyday, 10 am-10 pm
Activities Permitted:
Leisure skating: 10 am–12 pm
Shinny hockey: 12 pm–2 pm
Leisure skating: 2 pm–4 pm
Shinny hockey: 4 pm–6 pm
Leisure skating: 6 pm–8 pm
Shinny hockey: 8 pm–10 pm
Amenities: Washrooms nearby
3. Eastview Park, 455 Grove St. E
Status: Closed
4. Lampman Lane Park, 59 Lampman Lane
Status: Closed
5. Redpath Park, 70 Carleton Rd.
Status: Closed
6. Shear Park, 21 Holgate St.
Status: Closed
7. Arrowhead Provincial Park Skate Trail
Status: Open
Hours: Everyday, 11 am-5:30 pm
Activities Permitted: Leisure skating only on trail, snowshoe/cross-country trails also open
Amenities: Fire pits, washrooms
8. Simcoe County Museum Trail
Status: In production
Hours: Tues, Thurs, Fri 6 pm-9 pm, weekends 11 am-4 pm
Activities Permitted: Leisure skating only
Cost: $10/adult, $8/children, monthly passes also available
Amenities: Admission includes full access to museum
9. Hardwood Ski and Bike
Status: All trails open
Hours: Everyday, 8 am-5 pm
Activities Permitted: Snowshoeing, Cross-country skiing
Amenities: Indoor washrooms, first aid facility, ski service shop, food
10. Horseshoe Resort (Snowboard & Ski)
Conditions: 55 cm base depth, machine groomed powder
Hours: Everyday, 9 am- 9 pm
Lifts Open: 6/6 daytime, 5/6 nighttime
Trails Open: 28/28 daytime, 20/28 nighttime
*Fat Biking trails closed
11. Snow Valley (Snowboard & Ski)
Conditions: 30-50 cm base depth, machine groomed powder
Hours: Mon 9 am-4 pm, every other day 9 am-9 pm
Lifts Open: 7/8 daytime, 6/8 nighttime
Trails Open: 20/21 day, 19/21 night
*Snowshoe trails closed
12. Blue Mountain (Snowboard & Ski)
Conditions: 60 cm base depth, machine groomed packed powder
Hours: 9 am-9 pm
Lifts Open: 11/11
Trails Open: 35/43 daytime, 27/30 nighttime
13. Mt. St. Louis Moonstone (Snowboard & Ski)
Conditions: 50-70 cm base depth, machine groomed powder granular
Hours: Tues 9 am-4:30 pm, every other day 9 am-9 pm
Lifts Open: 9/11 daytime, 6/11 nighttime
Parks Open: 3/5 daytime, 2/5 nighttime
Trails Open: 35 daytime, 27 nighttime
14. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
Conditions: 18 cm base depth, machine groomed powder
Hours: Everyday 9 am-5 pm, select dates for nighttime snowshoeing
Trails Open: 27 km of ski trails, 10 km of snowshoe trails
*Suspension bridge open
15. Woodview Mountaintop Skating, Top of Blue Mountain
Status: Open
Hours: Everyday, 10 am-9 pm (Hours change after Jan 6th)
Activities Permitted: Leisure skating only
Cost: 2 hour admission, $16/adult, $13/youth
16. Discovery Harbour Skate Trail, Snow Shoes, Fat Bikes and Snow Tubes
Status: Set to open Friday January 11th, 6 pm (weather permitting)
Hours: Fri 6 pm-9 pm, Sat 1 pm-9 pm, Sun 12 pm-5 pm
Activities Permitted: Only leisure skating on trail, strollers and wheelchairs allowed. Skates, snow tubes, snow shoes, fat bikes, helmets and skate assist devices are all available.
Cost: $8/person, Kids 5 & under FREE
