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Parks Canada’s top priority is keeping visitors safe and protecting the park’s sensitive ecosystems. For these reasons, skating on natural ice anywhere in Rouge National Urban Park is not recommended.

Parks Canada does not monitor ice conditions in the park. Ice may be thin or weak, and hazardous areas are not marked. Visitors are strongly encouraged to avoid skating on natural ice and instead use designated, monitored skating locations. Visitors are responsible for their own safety when skating on frozen bodies of water, and are strongly encouraged to proactively learn about ice safety, including how to assess ice thickness and how to self-rescue.

Rouge National Urban Park is committed to protecting and restoring healthy, resilient ecosystems and contributing to the recovery of species at risk. Skating and other activities on natural ice can lead to an increase in litter and other contaminants into sensitive aquatic habitats. Visitors can help protect these areas by taking all personal items- including hockey nets and garbage- with them when they leave.

For more information on winter safety and current conditions, please visit Seasonal hazards.

To discover activities that Parks Canada recommends during the winter season in Rouge National Urban Park, check out Winter activities.