About this Event
Hangar Skate returns in 2026 with music, art, and outdoor fun every Friday through Sunday from January 9 to February 16.
Glide under the lights, sip something warm, enjoy local eats, and explore the creative happenings inside the YZD Experience Centre — a reimagined airport Hangar turned community hub.
Weekly Highlights:
- Fridays (5 PM – 9 PM): DJ Skate Nights with Local DJs and Snakes & Lattes
- Saturdays & Sundays (12 PM – 5 PM): Free Learn-to-Skate programs and rotating arts workshops (Vibe Arts on Saturdays, Big River Bindery on Sundays)
Special Dates:
- Feb 14 – Fire & Ice (12 PM – 5 PM): A day where sparks meet frost at the YZD Plaza.
- Feb 16 – Family Day (12 PM – 5 PM): DJ set and arts activities to close the season.
Always free to skate, with $5 rentals and sharpening (free rentals for kids under 12) and a welcoming atmosphere that makes Winter at YZD something to look forward to.
Planning a group visit? To ensure the best experience for everyone, groups of 10+ are required to book in advance. Please email [email protected] for group bookings or event inquiries.
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Waiver of Claims, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity:
You, the Participant, understand that as a condition of use of this Hangar Skate ice skating rink located at YZD (the “Facility”), and in consideration of permitting you to use this Facility, you hereby agree as follows:
- To waive any right to sue Downsview Metro Devco Inc. d.b.a Northcrest Developments or any of its affiliated entities and their respective partners, directors, officers, agents, representatives, employees, independent contractors, sponsors, subcontractors, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”) in respect of all causes of action (including for injuries or illness caused by their own negligence), claims, damages or losses of any kind that may arise as a result of the Risks or in connection with attendance at or participation in ice skating and related activities (the “Activities”) of the Facility, including without limitation the right to make a third party claim or claim over against the Releasees arising from the same;
- To release, discharge and forever hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liability for damages or loss arising as a result of the risks arising from attendance at or participation in Activities, including but not limited to personal injury or property damage; and, due to any cause whatsoever, whether arising from the negligence of the Releasees, breach of any statutory or other duty, breach of contract, mistake or error of judgment of the Releasees, or otherwise; and
- To indemnify and hold harmless the releasees from any and all damages, loss or expense (including legal costs) of any kind resulting from any and all claims, demands, causes of action of any kind whatsoever including those involving negligence on the part of the releasees resulting from the risks arising from the attendee’s attendance at and/or participation in Activities of the Facility.
You are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with activities as set out above and you freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury and property damage or loss resulting therefrom on behalf of yourself and any minors accompanying you.
Photo/ Video:
Please be advised that a photographer will take photographs and videos of attendees on behalf of Northcrest Developments, which may be used in future commercial or promotional materials. The participant acknowledges that their image may be recorded and used for such purposes by entering.
Email:
By purchasing a ticket, you consent to share your email with Northcrest Developments for future communications and updates.
Land Acknowledgement:
Northcrest Developments acknowledges that the Downsview Lands are situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Traditional Territory of many nations, including the Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. We also recognize the enduring presence of many diverse First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
34 Hanover Rd, 34 Hanover Road, Toronto, Canada
