While there are certainly Canadians who can’t skate (myself included 😅), most Canadians probably view ice skating as a basic skill that all children should have the opportunity to learn, similar to riding a bike. There are 8 ice rinks in Vancouver and some of which offer year-round skating and ice activities.
Good to know
- Public skating requires no registration, just show up!
- Skate rentals are available for both kids and grown-ups.
- Helmets are available for free and are required for children 12 and under.
- The number of skating aids is limited (and very popular) during family skate sessions so it’s a good idea to show up early.
- “Parent and Preschooler Skate” is only for children 5 years and younger, and they must be supervised on the ice by someone 16 or older.
- See ice rink admission fees and skate rental fees.
Britannia Rink
Offers “Family Fun Hockey”
Hillcrest Rink
Offers “Parent and Preschooler” skate
Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena
Note: the rink will be turned into Kerrisdale Play Palace starting @April 25, 2023.
Killarney Rink
Offers “Family Fun” skate and “Family Fun Hockey”
Kitsilano Rink
Offers “Parent and Preschooler” skate and “Family Fun Hockey”
Sunset Rink
Offers “Family Fun Hockey”
Trout Lake Rink
Offers “Family Fun Hockey”
UBC Thunderbird arena
https://recreation.ubc.ca/ice/drop-in-ice/
Offers “Family Hockey”
West End Rink
Offers “Parent and Preschooler” skate