Toronto’s getting a free indoor roller skating rink next month

The beloved seasonal staple Union Winter Roller Express returns to Toronto next month, transforming a city landmark into a festive indoor playground.

This year’s attraction will feature free roller skating, 19+ DJ Skate Nights every Saturday, and live music to keep the entertainment rolling. It also returns with 24 Days of Giveaways, where guests can enter to win free merch and goodies from participating vendors, plus complimentary gift wrapping for all items purchased at Union Station throughout the event.

As in previous years, Union Winter will take over the TD West Carriageway, a 7,000-square-foot event space on the lower level of Union Station, transforming it into a temporary roller-skating rink for Toronto residents.

Union Winter is also introducing two new additions this year: walk-in skating sessions, allowing guests to hit the rink without reservations, and an on-site photo booth and arcade games for even more entertainment.

“Union Winter is one of the most exciting ways we bring people together at Union Station,” Lawrence Zucker, the CEO of Osmington (Union Station) Inc., said in a recent press release.

“By transforming an iconic part of the station into a free indoor roller rink, we’re creating an accessible destination where Torontonians can connect, celebrate, and discover everything Union has to offer beyond their daily commute.”

The event runs from Dec. 3 to Jan. 31, 2027. First launched in 2017, this year’s edition marks nine years since the seasonal attraction made its Toronto debut.

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