4 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

Mountain top ice skating on a pond at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Photo: Grouse Mountain

Winters in Vancouver are fairly mild, so it isn’t usually safe to skate on frozen ponds. But you can still skate outdoors on four different ice rinks that pop up each winter. Here’s where to skate outdoors in winter 2023/24.

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4 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2023/24

10 Outdoor Things to Do Around Vancouver for Family Day 2023

Bubly Tube Park in Whistler

Bubly Tube Park at Whistler Blackcomb. Photo: Destination BC/Rick Collins

Head outside this Family Day. Twirl around on ice skates, take a hike, or hit the ski slopes. Here are our picks for the best outdoor activities around Vancouver for Family Day 2023.

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10 Outdoor Things to Do Around Vancouver for Family Day 2023

5 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2022/23

Two women tightening their skates on a bench next to the skating pond at Grouse Mountain.

Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout

Our winters in Vancouver never get that cold, so it isn’t usually safe to skate on frozen ponds. But you can still skate outdoors on five different ice rinks that pop up each winter. Here’s where to skate outdoors in winter 2022/23.

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5 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2022/23

Your Outdoors Bucket List for Winter 2022/23 in Vancouver

Sledding at Grouse Mountain in Vancouver

Sledding at Grouse Mountain. Photo credit: Destination Vancouver/Rishad Daroowala

The first snows have hit the local mountains, which means winter is almost here. In Vancouver, that means lots of fun activities like skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and more. Here is what you should add to your outdoors bucket list for winter 2022/23.

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Your Outdoors Bucket List for Winter 2022/23 in Vancouver

12 Fun Things to do Outdoors in Vancouver on Winter Break 2021/22

Sledding at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Sledding at Grouse Mountain. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Grouse Mountain

Winter Break is a great time to get outdoors and explore nature in Vancouver. Choose from snowy activities like skiing and snowshoeing, holiday fun, hikes, and lots more. Use our picks for the best things to do outdoors in Vancouver on winter break to plan your adventures.

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12 Fun Things to do Outdoors in Vancouver on Winter Break 2021/22

4 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2021/22

Mountain top ice skating on a pond at Grouse Mountain near Vancouver

Photo: Grouse Mountain

Vancouver’s mild winters mean that it doesn’t usually get cold enough to skate on frozen ponds. However, thanks to modern technology, you can still skate outdoors on hand-built rinks. Here are four places to go ice skating outdoors around Vancouver in winter 2021/22.

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4 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver in Winter 2021/22

3 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver This Winter

A family skating on the outdoor rink in Whistler BC

Photo: Tourism Whistler

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 still skate outdoors on man-made rinks. Here are three places to go ice skating outdoors around Vancouver this winter.

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3 Places to Ice Skate Outdoors Around Vancouver This Winter