Nathan Phillips Square rink under the Toronto sign
The classic: skating laps under the glowing TORONTO sign with City Hall's curves overhead. Free ice, cheap rentals, open into the evening.
- Where: Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall, Toronto
- Ages: all ages
- Cost: Free
- When: Best November to March
- Good for: skating, ice, winter, free, downtown, landmark
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