This 2,500 square-metre refrigerated rink next to the Beaver Lake Pavilion makes for a great skating day. Located on top of the mountain on the manicured grounds of Mount Royal Park, the large rink is typically open every day from December to March, with musical events planned throughout the season. Warm up inside the pavilion where skates are available to rent and a Café des Amis serves hot drinks and snacks.
UPDATE, winter 2022: With more than 260 outdoor rinks and a serious selection of indoor venues, no city is more prepped for ice skating season than Montreal. Whether you’re looking for a rink to play the good ol’ hockey game, a track for skating laps, or a surface to stick a salchow, we've got you covered. Next to some choice Montreal skiing options, ice skating is definitely one of the best things to do in Montreal in winter—right after stuffing your face at sugar shacks near Montreal. Just remember that before you bundle up and head outside, be sure to check ice conditions by dialing 311 to get city updates on ice conditions.
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