Skating At The Farm
SKATING IS OPEN FOR THE 2022 SEASON
Our outdoor skating rink is back for everyone to enjoy! You can find it located beside the market near the animal experience. The rink will be supervised at all times by a Willowtree employee. Check our booking calendar for available times and days.
To be inside our fenced skating area you MUST purchase a ticket, regardless if you are skating yourself or just supervising your children from the sidelines. This policy is in place to help prevent any crowds from forming in the skating area.
Please note: no outside food or drink is allowed, but we have lots of tasty options inside our cafe!
Tickets must be pre-booked to skate on the rink.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$5+HST per person (inside the fenced skating area). Maximum 6 tickets per booking.
Every person that is on the rink must be wearing a helmet at all times.
Includes: 1 hour rink time & a small hot chocolate from the cafe.
PRIVATE RENTALS
Private rentals are only available during the weekdays! We’ve added private booking times to the calendar – please check the calendar for booking availability.
If there is a specific time or day that is not listed, please let us know (events@willowtreefarm.ca) and we will see if we can accommodate.
The capacity of a private rental is 15-20 people.
- $75 per hour plus HST for up to 15 people.
- $100 per hour plus HST for up to 20 people
You can book more than one hour at a time as long as the time slot is available. Please note: no outside food or drink is allowed, but we have lots of tasty options inside our cafe! If you’re looking to feed a crowd, check out our catering menu HERE>>
Let us know if we haven’t answered your questions!
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For all booking you must check in at the cafe inside the market before you start ice skating to sign waivers and receive identification that you have checked in.
As per O. Reg 263/20 Rules for Areas in Step 2 – Organized public events are permitted under the following conditions: outdoor events have no limits on number of attendees, but face coverings and/or masks must be worn when distancing (two metres or more) cannot be maintained. We have set a capacity for attendees at our skating rink that we feel will be comfortable.
RINK RULES
- Everyone must wear a helmet at all times.
- All participants must sign & submit a waiver prior to skating. If you would like to save time, you can print the waiver here & fill it out before coming. If you don’t have a printer, copies will be available when you arrive at the farm.
- All participants must sign & submit a waiver prior to skating. If you would like to save time, you can print the waiver here & fill it out before coming. If you don’t have a printer, copies will be available when you arrive at the farm.
- Please keep 6ft away from people who are not in your household.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No outside food or drink.
- No strollers allowed on the ice.
- No hockey sticks or pucks.
- Rules subject to change according to provincial guidelines.
This event is non-refundable. For any changes to your booking, a $2 per ticket rebooking fee will apply and a 24-hour notice will be in effect.
FAQS
1. If I’m supervising my children, do I need to be on the ice with them?
If your children are confident on the ice on their own, you can supervise them from the sidelines. If you are going to be INSIDE the fenced area of the skating arena, you must purchase a $5 admission ticket. This is to help avoid any crowds from forming around the rink.
2. Are skating aids allowed?
Yes, we do allow skating aids as long as they are clean, safe & don’t leave any marks.
3. Are strollers allowed?
At this time, we do not allow strollers on the ice.
4. Can I book the rink for private rentals?
Yes you can. It starts at $75 per hour. Details can be found under ‘Tickets.’ If you would like to book a day and time that is not listed as available, please email events@willowtreefarm.ca and we can set up a private booking for you.
5. Are there specific times for shinny?
Unfortunately, our insurance policy doesn’t allow hockey to be played on the rink.
6. How does the one-hour time slot work?
The one-hour time slot is reflective of the total time you have within our skating area (both on and off the ice). This includes putting on and taking off your skates. You can come and leave at any time during your time slot.
7. I accidentally booked the wrong day, can I change my ticket?
The tickets are non-refundable, but if there is availability we can reschedule you to a different day. A $2 / ticket rebooking fee will apply.
8. I don’t have a printer, how do I sign the waiver?
We will have printed copies available at the skating rink for you to sign
WEATHER
Please note, this event is weather permitting.
Willowtree Farm reserves the right to cancel the booking or the ability to come onto the property for the purposes of ice skating if there is adverse weather and/or unsafe terrain.
If this is the case, participants can choose to reschedule their booking or receive a full refund.
We want to keep everyone safe & healthy while enjoying some outdoor fun! Thank you for respecting these rules.
This is a non-refundable event.