How many ice rinks are in Vancouver?

eight ice rinks
Lace up your skates at one of Vancouver’s eight ice rinks, some which offer year-round skating and ice activities.

What is stick and puck?

Stick & Puck is a public session and provides a perfect opportunity for hockey players of all ages to focus on skill development. Required equipment for Stick & Puck participants include a helmet (full face cage or visor for participants under 18 years of age), gloves, elbow pads, shin pads, and full length pants.

Is there still ice skating at Bryant Park?

The Rink is open daily, including holidays, through the season, weather and events permitting.

What do you wear to ice skating lessons?

The ice rink is COLD, so skaters should wear long pants, a jacket, gloves, and layers that they can add or remove. Sometimes skaters get warm when get moving, where removable layers will be useful. Flexible and sweat-wicking fabrics are recommended so the skaters can move with ease.

Can you skate in Vancouver?

Skating is a quintessentially Canadian winter activity. With Vancouver’s mild winters, it doesn’t usually get cold enough in the city to skate on frozen ponds. However, thanks to modern technology, you can skate outdoors on man-made rinks.

What should I bring to stick and Puck?

Each session lasts 60 minutes. Admission is One (1) Open Hockey sticker, due at check-in. Helmets, sticks, skates, and gloves are required for Stick and Puck sessions. Vaccinated guests are not required to wear face coverings/masks, but are highly recommended.

Is jeans good for ice skating?

Pants or Leggings Don’t plan to go ice skating while wearing shorts or street dresses. It is best to wear comfortable pants that move and stretch, so jeans are also not a good idea. And don’t worry about dressing up in ​figure skating dresses for recreational ice skating.