Family Day at The Bentway

Celebrate Family Day at The Bentway with a fun-filled afternoon of skating, crafts, music, refreshments, and more! We’ve teamed up with the Bata Shoe Museum to offer activities for the whole family that celebrate the history of skating, inspired by their online exhibition Boots and Blades: The Story of Canadian Figure Skating. Learn about figure skating in Canada from the 1600s to present through an interactive scavenger hunt with a tasty treat at the end. Gear up for the skate trail by decorating your own skate boot covers at the free Boots & Blades Workshop – drop in anytime between 12:00pm – 3:00pm.

Enjoy festive treats and delights throughout the day from our Family Day presenting sponsor MilkUP and supporter Armstrong Cheese. Check out The Toronto Mom Market as they return to The Bentway to share unique local products.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : Free

Free

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date: Monday February 19, 2024

Schedule of Events:

Ice Skating — 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Cruise the 220m figure-eight skate trail under the Gardiner Expressway, with a curated playlist keeping the energy high. Skate rentals are available on-site for a fee.

Boots and Blades Workshop: Drop-in between 12:00pm – 3:00pm — Gear up for the trail by decorating your own skate boot covers at this free workshop, led by the Bata Shoe Museum. The workshop is open to all ages (with parent/guardian supervision required for youth) and all supplies will be provided, while quantities last. Located inside the Fort York Visitor Centre.

Scavenger Hunt — 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Learn about figure skating in Canada from the 1600s to present day through an interactive scavenger hunt. The stations are inspired by the Bata Shoe Museum’s online exhibition, Boots and Blades: The Story of Canadian Figure Skating. Participants can receive a free hot chocolate voucher, sponsored by Beanfield.

Winter Market — 12:00pm – 4:00pm

The Toronto Mom Market returns with a selection of local artisan vendors. It’s the perfect opportunity to get something unique and support local businesses!

Dairy Chill Après Ski Village — 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Presenting sponsor MilkUP brings their popular Dairy Chill winter village to The Bentway Skate Trail. Enjoy delicious, dairy-forward treats and goodies from local Toronto food and beverage vendors. Visitors can also get custom, limited edition MilkUP Dairy Chill merch to keep cozy.

Say Cheese — 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Event sponsor Armstrong Cheese brings their beloved food truck to The Bentway Skate Trail, providing free, delicious, high-protein cheese snacks. Their Nibblers & Combos are the perfect pairing for a day of family skating or on the go!

Venue & Address

The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9

Wheelchair accessible