Harbourfront Natrel Skating Rink

The rink down at harbourfront is now open, so lace up your skates and get down there for some free skating and breathtaking waterfront views. The rink is open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

No skates? No problem. You can rent them there for $7 for adults, or $6 for children and seniors.

Check out the Harbourfront Centre's site for all the info.

Harbourfront Natrel Ice Skating Rink Opening November 17th

Well, nothing says winter like ice skating on the Toronto Harbourfront. The Natrel rink opens tomorrow, November 17th, weather permitting. You can skate at Harbourfront for FREE all winter long. Skate rentals are available for $7 adults, $6 children or seniors. Music is provided and the rink is easily accessible by TTC using the 509 or 510 streetcars.

Check out all the details at the Harbourfront Centre.

25% Off Blue Jays TIckets

GM has extended a great offer to their customers, offering 25% off Blue Jays Tickets for any home game. All you have to do is go to Bluejays.com and select your tickets, and use promotion code GP-GMVIP07 to get the discount. Go Jays Go!

Update: The promotion runs until June 25th and applies to 200 Level Bases and Field Level Baseline tickets.

WinterCity Fest: Wild On Winter WOW! Series at Nathan Phillips Square

As part of the two-week WinterCity Festival, there is an amazing free (yes, free!) concert and entertainment series going on at Nathan Phillips Square. The Wild On Winter concert series includes some great bands including Sloan, The New Pornographers, and The Philosopher Kings.

Concert Days: January 26th, 27th, and 28th, and February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

While various bands and local talent will appearing throughout the day, here are some highlights:

January 26th: The Philosopher Kings @ 8:00 P.M.
January 27th: Sloan @ 8:00 P.M.
February 2nd: Mobile @ 8:00 P.M.
February 3rd: The New Pornographers @ 8:00 P.M.

Here's the full line-up for the Wild On Winter series.

Before the concerts you can catch some free theatre as Italy's Kitonb Extreme Theatre Company presents the North American Premiere of "Carillon -- The Flight of Time". With a show that features dance, acrobatics, light displays, and an aerial performance that takes place 20 metres above the audience, this one is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Carillon can be seen January 26th & 27th, and February 2nd and 3rd at 7:00 P.M.

Also at Nathan Phillips Square, The American Express Ice Gallery presents Gordon Halloran's Paintings Below Zero, featuring an installation of colourful and abstract paintings in ice. The ice rink itself will become a giant piece of art, so this one promises to be a unique experience -- how often do you get to skate on a painting?

The Ice Gallery Hours:

January 26 - February 4, 2007
Monday to Friday: 5 - 10 pm
Saturdays: noon - 10 pm
Sundays: noon - 6 pm

Don't forget, all of this is FREE, so take full advantage of WinterCity and enjoy the best that T.O. has to offer, including Winterlicious and the Warm-Up Series with discounts and coupons for attractions and events going on across Toronto.

ZOOM! Family Sundays at Harbourfront Centre

For those of you who are looking for somewhere to take your kids on the weekend, Harbourfront Centre always delivers quality family programs. ZOOM! Family Sundays actually started back in September and is winding down, but there are still two opportunities to spend a fun-filled afternoon of family activities: December 10th and 17th from 1-5 p.m. And did I mention it's free?

ZOOM! activities include concerts, tours of the art exhibitions, readings at the Children's Reading Library, puppet theatre, and skating at the Natrel Rink. Gallery Kids brings kids and parents into the The Power Plant at York Quay Centre from 2-4 pm on Sunday.

Visit Harbourfront Centre for more information on ZOOM! and other family programming.

Categories: Toronto, Harbourfront, Family, Culture, Free

Free Ice Skating at Harbourfront Centre's Natrel Rink

As the temperature continues to drop, it seems that our outdoor activity level inevitably plummets with it. However, in true Canadian form, Toronto offers a great venue for free ice skating down at the Harbourfront.

The Natrel Rink opens next Saturday, November 18th. Admission is free and there is even music to provide a backdrop for your ice capades.

There are facilities available including indoor lockers and changing rooms. Parking is also available, but unless you're taking a whole crew it's probably cheaper to take the TTC (509 or 510 Streetcar) or even better yet, walk. The rink is located just south of the York Quay Centre at 235 Queens Quay West.

To warm up, there is hot food and drinks available at EATS but it's closed on Mondays. Of course you can always bring your own thermos of hot chocolate goodness to keep the cost to a minimum.

If you don't have skates, not to worry, you can rent them for $7, or $6 for children and seniors.

For more information visit the Harbourfront Centre.

Categories: Free, Fitness, Toronto, Outdoors, Family