Winter in Ontario Parks

Skating in Ontario Parks

Skating through the woods is a truly magical experience.

Arrowhead, MacGregor Point and Sleeping Giant offer skating trails through their campgrounds. Kakabeka Falls offers skating loop trail in winter, accessible via the Luckens Road entrance.

And don’t worry about the cold, Arrowhead and MacGregor Point also offer warm up stations and bonfires.
Arrowhead’s skating trail is 1.3 km and is maintained by a Zamboni. It can get busy in the winter – check out our guide on how to make the most of your time there.
MacGregor Point’s trail is a 400 m loop through the trees.
Sleeping Giant’s trail is a 300m loop through campsites 85-96 within the Marie Louise Lake Campground. Parking is available at the park gatehouse/office with a short 800 metre walk to the skating trail. The skating trail does not have specific hours of operation and day use is available from 8 am to 10 pm. Park fees apply. A small open sided change shelter is available. Bonfires are only available during special events.
Kakabeka Falls skating loop trail is 160 m in length, and is open daily (weather dependent) from 8 am to 10 pm. As the loop is lit for nighttime use, visitors can purchase a 2 hour, 4 hour, or full day vehicle permit for the park.

For more traditional rinks visit Algonquin’s Mew Lake or MacGregor Point.

The parking lot at Algonquin’s Mew Lake campground is made into a large ice rink the whole family can enjoy.
At MacGregor Point, a large ice pad is available near the trail for skating and hockey activities.