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An aerial view of part of Arrowhead Provincial Park's skate path.
Stop 1: Barrie
Stop 2: Bracebridge
Stop 3: Huntsville
Arrive at Arrowhead

Arrowhead Provincial Park

This issue’s End of the Road destination is a wonderful outdoor skating experience.

Winter-savvy Ontarians don’t need to be reminded that Arrowhead Provincial Park is the place to go for a magical ice skate each January, when the 1.3-km trail opens for the season. But it’s nice to get the kind of global recognition that came in 2024, when Travel & Leisure magazine placed it number one on a list of “18 Stunning Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Around the World.” From Toronto, it’s about a three-hour drive to Arrowhead. It’s popular, so be sure to book your parking pass ahead of time. Make a day of it and consider stopping at some of these fun attractions — or take a break from driving — along the way.


Arrowhead’s skating trail winds through the trees. | PHOTO: PETER LUSZTYK/ DESTINATION ONTARIO


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An aerial view of part of Arrowhead Provincial Park's skate path.

Arrowhead’s skating trail winds through the trees. | PHOTO: PETER LUSZTYK/DESTINATION ONTARIO


Arrowhead Provincial Park

This issue’s End of the Road destination is a wonderful outdoor skating experience.

Winter-savvy Ontarians don’t need to be reminded that Arrowhead Provincial Park is the place to go for a magical ice skate each January, when the 1.3-km trail opens for the season. But it’s nice to get the kind of global recognition that came in 2024, when Travel & Leisure magazine placed it number one on a list of “18 Stunning Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Around the World.” From Toronto, it’s about a three-hour drive to Arrowhead. It’s popular, so be sure to book your parking pass ahead of time. Make a day of it and consider stopping at some of these fun attractions — or take a break from driving — along the way.

Stop 1: Barrie

Stop 2: Bracebridge

Stop 3: Huntsville

Arrive at Arrowhead