Drop-in schedule
2 weekly sessions across 2 activities, resuming for the new season. Holidays and rentals can change these, so call ahead before travelling.
Nothing runs here until 19 October. All 2 sessions below start that day.
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2 more sessions start laterall on 19 October
Week of 19 October2
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 Oct | 5pm–6:30pm | Shinny: Child with CaregiverShinny | Free |
| Mon | 19 Oct | 6:30pm–8pm | Leisure SkateSkating | Free under 19 |
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What it costs
Anyone under 19 attends free — the City charges drop-in fees only to adults (19+) and older adults (60+). Pay at the front desk before the session.
City of Toronto published rates, checked 2026-08-04. Rates change with the annual budget — confirm on toronto.ca.
Lessons and camps
Chris Tonks Arena runs Learn To Skate - Beginner, Learn To Skate with Caregiver, Learn to Skate 1, Learn to Skate 2, Learn to Skate 3. Registration is closed for all of them at the moment — check the City's site for the next intake.
What's in the building
Chris Tonks Arena has 3 listed facilities.
From the City of Toronto's facilities register. A room being listed doesn't mean it's open during every drop-in session. The linked ones open a page listing every City location with that facility.
Getting there
Chris Tonks Arena is at 95 Black Creek Dr, Toronto.
The closest TTC stop is Eglinton Ave West at Bicknell Ave (York Civic Ctr), a 356 m walk — about 4 minutes. Served by routes 34, 164, 334. In total 17 routes stop within 500 m: 5, 27, 32, 34, 35, 41, 71, 73, 89, 158, 161, 164 and others.
Walking distance is a real route over the City of Toronto’s street, path and trail network — not a straight line — and the closest stop is chosen by it. Computed from the TTC's schedule feed and the Toronto Centreline, both published by the City of Toronto as open data.
Questions people ask
Is Chris Tonks Arena free?
Most drop-in sessions at Chris Tonks Arena charge a fee. City sports drop-ins are free for anyone under 19; swimming and fitness charge a reduced rate for under-19s and full price for adults.
What drop-in sport and recreation runs at Chris Tonks Arena?
Chris Tonks Arena runs 2 weekly drop-in sessions across 2 activities: shinny, skating. The busiest is shinny. Nothing here runs this week — the first session is back on 19 October.
How do I get to Chris Tonks Arena by TTC?
The closest TTC stop to Chris Tonks Arena is Eglinton Ave West at Bicknell Ave (York Civic Ctr), a 356 m walk — about 4 minutes, served by routes 34, 164, 334. Walking distance is routed over the City's street and path network.
Do I need to register for drop-in sessions at Chris Tonks Arena?
No — the 2 drop-in sessions resuming at Chris Tonks Arena are open to anyone with no registration, unless a session notes otherwise. Holidays and facility rentals can override the schedule, so confirm before travelling.