Arrowhead Park & Ice Skating Trail

Visit Arrowhead Provincial Park and Skate the Ice Trail

January – March

Closed for the season

Make Deerhurst Resort your home base to enjoy one of Muskoka’s most popular attractions, the Arrowhead’s 1.3km Ice Skating Trail. Located just 10 minutes from the resort, this is a winter experience like no other, and a must-do in the area. Arrowhead Park offers a variety of winter wonderland activities.

Discover winter at its best with a visit to Arrowhead Provincial Park, where snowy forests and iconic trails set the scene for unforgettable adventures.

Vehicle day passes are required and not included; access may be limited during peak times. Please review the details below to book your day pass in advance. All activities are weather-dependent and rely on snow or ice conditions.

Skating: Glide through the forest on Arrowhead’s iconic 1.3 km Ice Trail — a true Muskoka must-do.

Cross-Country Skiing: Explore 28 km of classic trails and 16 km of skate-ski trails, with routes suited for every skill level.

Snowshoeing: Wander along 8+ km of marked snowshoe trails or venture off-trail through stunning mature hardwood forest.

BEFORE YOU GO

Check out the Ski Report on the Ontario Parks website (updated daily at 9:00 a.m.) for skate and ski trail conditions
Follow Arrowhead on X for live updates
Reserve your park permit up to 5 days in advance.

DAY PASSES & ADVANCE RESERVATIONS

Daily park permits cost $21 per day, per vehicle. Park capacity is limited.

If you’re looking to guarantee entry to the park, make sure to reserve your daily vehicle permit in advance online or by phone. Permits can be reserved up to 5 days in advance.

Reserve permit online (For ‘Fire & Ice’ nights, make sure you select the “Day Use + Fire and Ice Evening Skate” option.)
Call 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST

HOURS

Park is open 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ice trail is open 9:00 – 11:30am and 1pm – 5pm
“Fire & Ice” evening skates are planned for every Friday and Saturday starting in late January subject to weather and ice conditions. (Check the Ski Report or X for updates.)

Click here to see more information and frequently asked questions or call 705-789-5105.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Deerhurst Resort, head west on Hwy 60 (back towards Huntsville) and turn right at the lights at Muskoka Rd 3 (just past the Tim Horton’s). Turn right onto Arrowhead Park Road.

For more information: Arrowhead Provincial Park

*All activities are subject to weather and snow/ice conditions.