The Bentway Skate Trail: Opening January 6, 2018

The Bentway Skate Trail launches its inaugural 2018 season at 11am on January 6. Come skate and enjoy special events throughout the weekend.

Highlights include performances from singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Charmie Deller, and composer and performer Carmen Braden, with her Black Ice Sound music project; demonstrations of Ice Breaking, a unique hybrid of break dancing and freestyle ice skating by the Toronto Ice Skate Group; and art installations, food and drink, music throughout the day from the best of Toronto’s DJ scene, pop-up curling, and free admission to Fort York National Historic Site.

The opening weekend will also host the Mayor’s Skate Party on Sunday, January 7 from 1-4pm with Mayor Tory and members of Toronto City Council. Complimentary skate rentals and hot chocolate will be available during the fun, family event.

You will find the Bentway Skate Trail under the Gardiner Expressway, starting just East of the Fort York Visitor’s Centre.