Enjoy Vaughan’s great outdoors this winter!

There’s no better way to seize winter than by staying active all season long! So, grab your skis, lace up your skates or put on your hiking boots, because there is so much to see and do in Vaughan this season.

Outdoor skating rinks

Enjoy the crisp winter air and skate for free on one of the City of Vaughan’s outdoor ice rinks:

• Chancellor Community Centre (350 Ansley Grove Rd.)
• Dufferin Clark Community Centre (1441 Clark Ave. W.)
• Father Ermanno Bulfon Community Centre (8141 Martin Grove Rd.)
• Garnet A. Williams Community Centre (501 Clark Ave W.)
• North Thornhill Community Centre (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.)
• Secord Park (65 Secord Ave.)
• The Sports Village skating trail (2600 Rutherford Rd.)
• Vellore Village Community Centre (1 Villa Royale Ave.)

Weather permitting, all outdoor rinks are open daily until 11 p.m., except for Father Ermanno Bulfon, which closes at 10:30 p.m. All rinks are subject to weekly closures for regular maintenance between 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Chancellor, Dufferin Clark, Father Ermanno Bulfon and Garnet A. Williams community centres. Vellore Village Community Centre is subject to weekly closures for regular maintenance on Wednesdays between 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

For the enjoyment and safety of all skaters, everyone is asked to follow the City’s Skating Rink Guidelines (PDF). Rinks are unsupervised unless otherwise stated in the recreational skating and shinny hockey schedule at vaughan.ca/skate.

For more information on the City’s outdoor rinks, including skate schedules, visit vaughan.ca/skate. 

Trails and Neighbourhood walks

Prepare to embark on an outdoor adventure on one of the 12 Great Walks of Vaughan: 

• Jersey Creek Neighbourhood Walk 
• Mackenzie Glen Neighbourhood Walk
• Maple Nature Reserve Nature Walk
• Marita Payne Neighbourhood Walk
• North Maple Regional Park Nature Walk
• Peter Rupert Neighbourhood Walk
• Rainbow Creek Neighbourhood Walk (note: select paths temporarily closed for stormwater management pond installations)
• Riverwalk Neighbourhood Walk
• Sonoma Heights Neighbourhood Walk
• Sugarbush Nature Walk
• Vellore Neighbourhood Walk
• William Granger Greenway Nature Walk 

There’s a trail for all ages, abilities and comfort levels. Visit vaughan.ca/GreatWalks for more information and maps. You can also browse the Parks and Trails webpage for an interactive view of all trails and parks throughout the city, the Great Walks of Vaughan walking trail guide (PDF) and the City’s Great Walks of Vaughan map legend (PDF). 

In addition to the Great Walks of Vaughan, our city has many other local trails to explore, including the Bartley Smith Greenway, the William Granger Greenway (Humber Trail), the Nashville Conservation Reserve Trails and the Vaughan Super Trail. Learn more about these trails at vaughan.ca/trails.

Skiing and snowboarding

Delight your inner athlete this winter by hitting the slopes! People of all ages and abilities can sign up for skiing or snowboarding lessons at Uplands Golf and Ski Club. Season and daily passes are available for purchase online, and equipment is available for rent. Visit golfnorth.ca/uplands for program schedules, fees and safety guidelines. As it is privately operated, residents are required to pay to access the amenities.

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