Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Canton

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Canton, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

International Skating Center of Connecticut

Address: 1375 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070

Phone: (860) 658-3200

Details: A well-liked indoor ice skating rink with public skating sessions, lessons, and casual skate times that work great for families and skaters of all ages. It’s about a 20 to 25-minute drive from Canton and one of the closest real ice options in the region.

Norwich Rosegarden Ice Arena

Address: 641 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT 06360

Phone: (860) 889-8500

Details: Rosegarden Ice Arena hosts regular public skating hours, youth programs, and hockey sessions. For those in Canton it’s a bit of a longer ride (about an hour), but it’s another solid indoor ice destination when you’re looking for skating fun.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort

Address: 99 Powder Hill Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455

Phone: (860) 349-7669

Details: Powder Ridge offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing when winter conditions cooperate, with snowmaking helping keep things going most seasons. It’s roughly a 2-hour drive from Canton and makes for a fun family winter day trip with options for all ages and abilities.

Mohawk Mountain Ski Area

Address: 46 Great Hollow Rd, Cornwall, CT 06796

Phone: (860) 672-6212

Details: Mohawk Mountain is one of Connecticut’s most popular ski resorts with skiing and snowboarding terrain for a mix of skill levels. It’s a longer day trip, at about a 3-hour drive, but offers reliable snow play when you want a true winter mountain escape.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter around Canton often brings brisk days and the occasional snowfall, and when snow lands, local parks and open spaces become perfect for outdoor play and sledding. Thankfully, you don’t need a big mountain to enjoy winter here.

Canton spots to consider:

Local open spaces like Nod Brook Wildlife Management Area and Canton Town Park become popular spots for casual sledding and snow play after a good snowfall. These areas offer smaller slopes and wide open fields all without the hassle of leaving town. (Source: Nod Brook)

Further outdoors:

Berkshire Mountains — For more traditional sledding and dependable snow coverage, head inland toward ski areas and parks like the slopes at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort or up into the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. Those destinations, which are usually a 3-hour drive away, provide bigger hills and reliable snow play when you want a full winter adventure.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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