A huge thank you to our incredible local skateboard and snowboard communities across Durham Region, Toronto, and Canada for supporting SWITCH SKATE & SNOW over the past 20 years. We’re beyond grateful for every deck gripped, board tuned, trick landed, and story shared. Your support has made us the go-to destination for skateboarding and snowboarding gear in Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Here’s to two decades of stoke—and many more to come as we continue to serve skaters and riders across Canada.
Blog posts
How to Ollie in 10 easy steps
Learning how to ollie is the first real milestone in skateboarding. In our 10-step guide, we break down the exact stance, timing, and foot movements that help beginners pop higher, slide smoothly, and land with confidence. Once we understand how to ollie with proper form, every other trick becomes easier — and the board finally starts to feel like an extension of us.
Top 10 Best Toronto Skateparks
If you’re searching for the best Toronto skateparks, we’ve put together a detailed guide covering the top indoor, outdoor, free, and paid spots across the city. We break down features, difficulty levels, beginner-friendly areas, and what makes each park worth visiting so you can plan your next skate session with confidence.
Top 3 Best Skateboard Trucks You’ll Actually Want to Skate in 2026
We break down the best skateboard trucks for 2026 with real performance insights, beginner-friendly guidance, and expert picks you’ll actually want to skate. Our top choices—from Ace, Independent, and Thunder—are all available at Switch Skate & Snow in Ajax, Ontario, serving skaters across the GTA and Canada. This guide helps you match the right truck size, feel, and style so you ride smoother, turn sharper, and progress faster.
