Guide to Vancouver Area Rinks and Ice Skating
Due to the recent civic strike that spanned summer and parts of fall, rinks haven’t been opened on time but they’re gradually getting back up to speed and I personally cannot wait til the Twonie Skate at the WECC kicks off.
Here’s a list of Vancouver Parks Board-operated ice rinks:
Skating times can be referenced on this PDF.
Ice skating is definitely a low-dough activity with public skate times available at all hours during the week and on weekends. If you check the schedule there are also a few FREE sessions throughout December, including free skating at the WECC on Christmas Day.
Not sure when the Robson Square Ice Rink will reopen, although it’s slated to prior to the 2010 Olympics. There’s also the pond on Grouse Mountain (albeit not in Vancouver), which is now open and has some excellent views of the city.
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November 6th, 2007 at 9:44 am
I so rule at cheap ice skating.
November 9th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Too bad that UBC shut down…it was great while it lasted. What’s the deal, anyway? I think it was Olympic-related, but I could be wrong.
November 22nd, 2007 at 5:01 am
[...] Grouse Grind is closed for the season, you can head up North Vancouver’s natural lookout for ice skating and more festive activities. Photo credit: Richard Eriksson on [...]
September 20th, 2008 at 10:18 am
FREE SKATE! October 11 11am-1pm WECC
Canada Ice Dance Theatre ( CIDT ) is a non-profit organization that teaches children and adults to skate.
CIDT was founded to advance skating as an artistic dance form, our style of education on the ice is different from traditional skating classes - CIDT focuses on artistic performance in competitive skating and offers instruction and performance opportunities leading to improved artistry, performance and skating skills. We’ve been providing this service to the public at the West End Community Centre in the Downtown Vancouver area for many years now and literally hundreds of children and adults have taken part in this healthful and artistic activity. We have experienced a very successful year in our various programs in education and performance and we are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!
On Saturday October 11, 2008 we are inviting everyone to a special Open House at the West End Ice Rink, 870 Denman Street Vancouver, BC; from 11:00 am- 1:00pm for a free skating session, refreshments, school registration and AGM.
- Skate rentals will be available-
Come and play on the ice, receive free instruction, enjoy warm cocoa and cookies, and perhaps sign up for some classes to begin your artistic skating exploration!
For further information and fall schedule please contact CIDT
http://www.canadaicedancetheatre.com
604.710.4178