The Loop at LaSalle Landing

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Excitement is building for The Loop Skate Trail. Ice making is in progress and we will update this page when the trail is ready for skaters. As this is an outdoor ice rink, conditions will vary based on the weather. Check back often for the latest information.

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Join in the Grand Opening of The Loop on Friday, November 28 beginning at 6:00 pm. Visit the LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights page for event details!

Stay tuned to the News page and social media for updates on future programming and seasonal activities at LaSalle Landing.

Skate Loaning Program

A sponsored skate loaning program will be offered during the hours listed below once the skate trail is ready for skaters. More details to come soon!

Skate Loaning Hours

- Fridays 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Saturday 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Loop, established in 2025, is a multi-use skate and recreational trail at LaSalle Landing waterfront in LaSalle. The trail is part of the redevelopment of the waterfront area located along the Heritage Detroit River and is located at 1010 Front Road, next to the Event Centre. It will transform the area into a vibrant, year-round destination. For more details on this evolving project visit the LaSalle Landing Waterfront web page.

LaSalle Feature Sign - 8 feet tall

LaSalle Canada Day Celebration at The Loop

In warmer months, The Loop will serve as a concrete recreational trail for walking, jogging, biking, and in-line skating.

The Loop functions as an ice skating loop during the colder months, with ice plant mechanical equipment to keep the trail frozen. The ice skating trail is expected to be usable between December and February.

The Loop is approximately 250 metres in length
The trail loop took approximately 400 cubic meters of concrete, which equates to about 50 truckloads.
There are approximately 21 km of refrigeration piping in the concrete loop. For a comparison, this would stretch down Laurier Drive, from the LaSalle Boat Ramp to Howard Avenue, and back to the boat ramp.
There are approximately 31 metric tons of reinforcing steel to be placed in the concrete loop. This is equivalent to the weight of about 31 fully mature Clydesdale horses.
The concrete loop is supported by about 76 foundations/footings installed perpendicular to the trail, 4.8 m apart.

The LaSalle sign:

Standing proudly at 8 feet tall, our town feature sign is a prominent symbol of community pride and identity. To help preserve it and ensure everyone’s safety, we kindly ask that you do not climb on the sign.

The Rotary Circle:

The Rotary Circle, established in 2025, is a water feature, nestled beside The Loop at LaSalle Landing.

In the summer, relax on the benches around the circle and watch as people enjoy the 24 water spray jets. Three large shade sails will let you choose between a sunny location or a cool shaded spot.

When the water jets are turned off for the season, the Rotary Circle will provide a large open entertainment space to support The Loop skating trail. It's a space that can be used in many ways all year long.

Accessibility:

Designed to be inclusive, the trail and surrounding amenities aim to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

The Loop is unsupervised. Users assume full risks or injury. The Town does not accept responsibility for any related risks or injury. The User is responsible for ensuring they are fit to participate in physical activity.
Children aged 10 and under must be supervised by a parent/guardian.
Follow the direction of all Users. Slower Users should remain on the right side of The Loop.
The condition of The Loop is dependent on weather conditions and may vary.
The Town is not responsible for any damaged, lost, or stolen items while using The Loop.
In the event of an emergency call 9-1-1.
No horseplay or games such as tag or races. Users are required to always conduct themselves properly.
Using alcohol or drugs on Town property is not permitted. By-law 7775 prohibits smoking or vaping in any public park.

The Winter Loop is flooded on a regular basis. The schedule will be adjusted daily to accommodate weather, staffing, and use. The condition of the ice may be inconsistent. Unscheduled closures may occur without advance notice based on weather and ice conditions.
Users must wear ice skates.
Stay off the ice while the ice resurfacer is in operation or maintenance is taking place.
CSA approved helmets and mittens/gloves are strongly recommended.
Carrying of children, including baby carriers, is not permitted on the ice surface.

Skate aids and skate sleds are allowed. Chairs, pylons etc. are not allowed.
Shoes, pets, strollers, toboggans, sticks, pucks and balls etc. are not allowed. The Winter Loop is for leisure skating. Hockey, speed skating, and/or figure skating is not permitted.
No food or drink permitted on or around the ice surface.

The Summer Loop can be used for bicycling, walking, jogging, strollers, wheelchairs, inline skating, etc.
CSA approved helmets are required for anyone up to 18 years old for bicycling, and strongly recommended for anyone 19 years old and older. CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for inline skating and/or roller skating.

For maintenance issues, contact the Town of LaSalle, Customer Service Portal or call 519-969-4143.