The Royal Botanical Gardens offers skating across Cootes Paradise on Lake Ontario when the ice is thick enough: at least 4″ (10 cm) is required. Ice is measured each Friday (before end of day), and updated at the on-site signage, on the website and on Facebook. Since the weather changes quickly, the ice may not be in the same condition as listed. Please use caution, take time to read the signage, and follow the listed guidelines.
The entrance is located at Princess Point, where parking is available.
Cootes Paradise is an environmental protection area with sensitive species – please respect the space of the wildlife and remain within 0.5 km of the ice access point.
