This review is specifically for the Harbourfront DJ Skate Nights that runs every Saturday from 8-11 pm usually from mid December to late February.
Positives:
1. The event is free and the music is pretty good, it's equivalent to Top 40 music you
would hear at a nightclub. Sometimes the music can vary depending on the DJ for
that particular night.
2. A Zamboni cleans the ice from 9-9:30 pm.
3. There is an indoor change room with lockers and washrooms.
4. There is also a rinkside restaurant where you can purchase fast food, warm
beverages and also alcohol.
5. Decent sized ice rink.
6. Great event for first dates, hanging out with friends or an affordable date night with
a significant other.
Negatives:
1. DJ Skate nights are becoming very popular, so it's very very crowded.
2. The ice surface is average at best because of the number of people skating on the
rink.
3. Forget trying to rent skates during DJ Skate Nights unless you plan on coming at
8pm or before, I got there at around 9 pm and there was a lineup out the door for
skate rentals ($8), it looked like a minimum 30 minute wait and there is no
guarantee that you will find your size since it's a first come first serve basis and
their is a limited amount of skates available for rental. It's advisable to bring your
own skates if you own a pair.