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
Public Skate Schedule ↗︎
Offers “Family Fun Hockey”
Hillcrest Rink
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Offers “Parent and Preschooler” skate
Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena
Public Skate Schedule ↗︎
Note: the rink will be turned into Kerrisdale Play Palace starting @April 25, 2023.
Killarney Rink
Public Skate Schedule ↗︎
Offers “Family Fun” skate and “Family Fun Hockey”
Kitsilano Rink
Public Skate Schedule ↗︎
Offers “Parent and Preschooler” skate and “Family Fun Hockey”
Sunset Rink
Public Skate Schedule ↗︎
Offers “Family Fun Hockey”
Trout Lake Rink
Public Skate Schedule ↗︎
Offers “Family Fun Hockey”
UBC Thunderbird arena
https://recreation.ubc.ca/ice/drop-in-ice/
Offers “Family Hockey”
West End Rink
Public Skate Schedule ↗︎
Offers “Parent and Preschooler” skate