Now that the weather has turned and it's starting to feel like winter, there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors in Toronto.
Already open
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Over in the Distillery District, the Toronto Christmas Market is already underway. You can find all the information about the popular market here.
November 26
The city says its outdoor skating rinks will open for the season starting this weekend. These rinks will open on November 26th, while the remainder will open on December 3rd:
| Alexandra Park/Harry Gairey | Broadlands CC | Cedarvale Park |
| Christie Pits | Colonel Samuel Smith Park | Dieppe Park |
| Dufferin Grove Park | Giovanni Caboto | Glen Long CC |
| Greenwood Park | High Park | Hodgson Public School Grounds |
| Irving W Chapley CC | Kew Gardens | Ledbury Park |
| Mel Lastman Square | Monarch Park | Nathan Phillips Square |
| North Toronto Memorial CRC/Eglinton Park | Otter Creek Centre | Ramsden Park |
| Regent Park | Rennie Park | Rosedale Park |
| Royalcrest Rink | Scarborough Civic Centre/Albert Campbell Square | Sherbourne Common/ Paul Quarrington Ice Rink |
| Sir Adam Beck Rink | Sunnydale Acres Rink | Trinity Bellwoods Park |
| Van Horne Park/Pleasantview Rink | Wallace Emerson Park | West Deane Park/Martingrove |
| West Mall Rink | Westway Outdoor Rink | Withrow Park |
More information on the city's rinks can be found here.
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Also happening on Saturday, November 26th is the Cavalcade of Lights to officially kick off the holiday season in Toronto. This will be the 50th annual first illumination of Toronto’s Official Christmas Tree. There will be fireworks, a skating party, and performances by DJ General Electric, Whitehorse, plus a sing-a-long with Choir!Choir!Choir! For a full schedule of events, click here.