The Ice Rink in The Gardens at Pillar and Post
Visitors can skate on a 120-by-60-foot outdoor ice rink set within scenic landscaped grounds. Outdoor seating and fire pits are stationed throughout the garden for warming up off the ice. The on-site café, The OutPost, offers hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, and snacks.
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
There is no cost to use the rink for hotel guests and the general public. Skate rentals are $5.00. Helmet rentals are free.
Neighborhood
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Food & Drink
The OutPost serves snacks, sandwiches, and hot and cold beverages; outside food and drinks are not permitted.
Parking
Complimentary parking is available at the rink, in the lot adjacent to The Gardens at Pillar and Post.
Pets
Pets are not permitted in The Gardens or at the ice rink.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own skates, because rentals are limited and mostly in children's sizes, with only a few adult pairs available at The OutPost.
- Make sure skaters under 12 wear a helmet, since it's required, and borrow one free at the rink if you don't have your own.
- Look at the rink's Facebook page on the day you plan to skate, because ice conditions and weather can close the rink.
- Go on a weekday around midday for a quieter skate, since weekends are busy from open to close and weekday evenings fill up again.
- Plan around a break for ice cleaning, as the rink closes for about half an hour in the afternoon depending on ice and weather.
Links & Contact
Run by Vintage Hotels
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can visitors bring their own food and beverages?
No, outside food and drink is prohibited because The Gardens is a private, licensed space.
Are hockey sticks and pucks permitted on the ice?
No hockey sticks, pucks, or balls are allowed on the rink. Visitors may bring their own children's skating aids.
Can pets visit the ice rink?
No, pets are not allowed in The Gardens or at the ice rink.
Can skating time slots be reserved in advance?
No, reservations are not accepted for community skating.
Is there a time limit once on the ice?
There are no time limits for skating.
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