A new pop-up roller rink is coming to a Toronto mall next month.
SUSO Skate Co., a roller rink business that transforms empty retail spaces into fun community destinations, announced its latest pop-up will be in Woodbine Mall.
The company said it is continuing its mission of bringing people together and getting them off screens through this new partnership with the mall.
“Woodbine Mall has always been a place with a strong sense of identity, and we saw an opportunity to build on that in a completely new way,” said Henry O’Brien, co-founder of SUSO Skate Co.
“There’s a real nostalgia around Woodbine and what it’s meant to generations of Torontonians, and that’s what is so appealing about this space for SUSO. We’re developing something fresh and unexpected at the mall, while also tapping into the memories here. We’re excited to bring skate culture to Woodbine and encourage a new generation to visit for some offline recreation and community connection.”
Henry O’Brien, co-founder of SUSO Skate Co., stands in the vacant space in Woodbine Mall. Photo: SUSO Skate Co.
Located on the lower concourse of the mall, directly opposite CinéStarz Deluxe movie theatre, the pop-up expects to host tens of thousands of people, giving new and experienced skaters the chance to step onto the rink, move their bodies, and enjoy a fun, analog day out, SUSO said.
As a bonus, the roller rink is adjacent to a movie theatre and Fantasy Fair, still in operation, making this pop-up an ideal full-day indoor entertainment experience, especially in the colder months, the company said.
SUSO Skate Co.’s mission is to bring people together and get them off screens. Photo: SUSO Skate Co.
Woodbine Mall is located at 500 Rexdale Blvd., near Highway 27, in Etobicoke.
The new pop-up space will officially launch to the public on Friday, Sept. 25. It is expected to operate for approximately one year.
Skate rental fees include admission and wrist guards (from $18/hour), with a full protective gear bundle included for skaters 16 and under.
Guests are also welcome to bring their own skates and pay just for admission ($12 for kids and seniors, $14 for adults 16+).
Reservations are now open. People can reserve a time slot and pay online in advance by choosing an available date on SUSO Skate Co.’s website here.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Henry O’Brien and Janine Bartels in 2021, SUSO, which started at The Bentway in Toronto, has expanded across the GTA, temporarily taking over vacant stores at Bramalea City Centre, Oshawa Centre, Cambridge Centre, Promenade Shopping Centre, CF Shops at Don Mills and Cloverdale Mall.
SUSO has opened more than 15 pop-up locations and welcomed over 250,000 skaters across the GTA.
Lead photo: SUSO Skate Co.
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