Robson Square Ice Rink
Welcome to the Robson Square Ice Rink!
November 28, 2025 (12:00 pm) – February 28, 2026 (9:00 pm)
This winter, renew a classic Vancouver tradition and enjoy some old-fashioned fun. Robson Square’s outdoor skating rink is open, so celebrate winter in style with skating in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a magical place to enjoy the winter season with your friends, family and loved ones.
Rentals
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Skate Rental | $5.00 |
| Ice Cleat Rental | $3.00 |
| Skate Sharpening (when available) | $5.00 |
We accept payment via VISA, Master Card, AMEX and Debit.
*Prices above include tax
*Helmets are FREE OF CHARGE with skate rental.
Skate rental ends 30 minutes prior to close.
BE COOL & SAFE
We strongly recommend the use of a CSA approved helmet while skating.
A fall on the ice can result in SERIOUS HEAD INJURY.
Helmets are mandatory for everyone 12 years and under.
As a condition of skating at the Robson Square Ice Rink, you agree to waive certain rights as per our
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AGREEMENT.
Signage to this effect is posted at each entrance to the ice rink.
Hours of Operation
**Please note, our Friday and Saturday hours have changed.**
| HOURS OF OPERATION | |
|---|---|
| Sunday to Saturday: | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| HOLIDAY HOURS | |
|---|---|
| Christmas Eve (December 24th) | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Christmas Day (December 25th) | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Boxing Day (December 26th) | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| New Year’s Eve (December 31st) | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| New Year’s Day (January 1st) | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
Ice Rink Closures, Schedule Changes & Events:
Watch here for updates or call the Robson Square Hotline 604-646-3554.
Please be advised that warm weather leads to warm ice! Robson Square Ice Rink may need to close unexpectedly.
Rules for Safer Skating
FOR THE SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT OF ALL, ICE RINK USERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING RULES:
- A fall on the ice can result in SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES – Robson Square Ice Rink provides skating helmets FREE OF CHARGE. Please see skate rental staff for more information.
- Children in strollers and people in wheelchairs must wear helmets; attendants must wear skates or grips (available at the skate rental)
- Permitted footwear limited to skates or grips.
- Forward skating only with the flow of traffic.
- Figure skating and hockey are not permitted.
- No reckless skating.
- Children must be supervised by an adult.
- Do not carry children or infants on the ice.
- No earphones or cellphone use permitted on the ice.
- Do not sit on the rink railing
- No food, beverages, umbrellas or pets on the ice.
- Smoking, vaping, and the use of any tobacco or cannabis products are strictly prohibited on the ice and within the rink area.
SKATING IS INHERENTLY RISKY. Please enjoy the Robson Square Ice Rink facilities and equipment AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Twelve Days of Christmas
Dec. 13 – 24, 2025
Robson Square Ice Rink is pleased to bring back the Twelves Days of Christmas live music programming for this season. Enjoy the sounds of some of Vancouver’s best musicians while skating or enjoying a hot beverage.
| DATE | TIME | ACT |
|---|---|---|
| December 13 | 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM | Vancouver Tuba Christmas |
| December 13 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Tamara Rhodes Trio |
| December 14 | 2:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Perry Ehrlich's ShowStoppers |
| December 14 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | PK3 Jazz Trio |
| December 15 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | British Columbia Regiment Band Society |
| December 16 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Rumba Calzada |
| December 17 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Top Line Vocal Collective & Friends |
| December 18 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Deep Cutzzz |
| December 19 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Daryle Dean Flamenco Guitar |
| December 20 | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | The Heartbeats |
| December 20 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | DJ Mike So? & J'aded |
| December 21 | 2:30 PM - 4:15 PM | DJ Barron S |
| December 21 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | DJ Barron S |
| December 22 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Marlin Ramazzini |
| December 23 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Malcolm Aiken |
| December 24 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Scott Robertson's Swing Patrol! |
| December 31 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | DJ-El-Niño |