VICTORIA DAY: Skating at Mattamy Athletic Centre (College & Yonge St) | Bring Your Own Skates - Mon, May 18 2026

VICTORIA DAY: Skating at Mattamy Athletic Centre (College & Yonge St) | Bring Your Own Skates (5/18/2026)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Sport
Event Location: 50 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 1J2
Date(s) & Time:Mon, May 18 2026  10:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, May 17 2026 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:1.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Kim ⛸️
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 1 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

⛸️ Join us for a couple of hours of skating at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, home of the previous Maple Leaf Gardens!

This is an event which requires you to bring your own skates (BYOS). There will be no skate rentals on site. Helmets are not required, but are highly recommended.

MEETING POINT: We will be meeting inside the lobby entrance of the Mattamy Athletic Centre. It's a large building, so please give yourself enough time to navigate the space. The arena access is upstairs so we will be leaving promptly to head to the ice where will will put on our skates.

Location details: Mattamy Athletic Centre

Learn more about the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

♻️ If you are looking for secondhand skates or helmets, Play It Again Sports can be a good place to find these items.

⛸️ Learn to Skate Videos

New to skating or want a refresher? These quick videos can help:

  • How to Skate:
  • How to Fall Safely:
  • How to Stop:
  • How to Impress Your TOC Friends:

Required Items to Bring:
  • Skates
  • Weather-appropriate clothing (read: layers, layers, layers)
  • Water and snacks
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Thermos
  • CSA-approved helmet
  • Two (2) pairs of thicker socks (not cotton) to make your skate more comfortable

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

By Car

  • Drive to 50 Carlton Street and locate paid underground or street parking. There is underground parking under Loblaws.
  • Please note that parking can sometimes be limited and pricey, and it is recommended to arrive early to ensure a spot.

By TTC

  • Arrive at College station by subway from whatever direction you are travelling. From College Station, walk east along Carlton Street to the Mattamy Athletic Centre. It is located on the north side of the street.


Notes:

  • There are not likely to be skate aids at this event, however, because it is an internal arena, there will be side boards onto which you can hold if you are a newer skater.
  • Please do not leave any valuables unattended.


    - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
    - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
    - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
    - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

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    Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
    Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
    Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!