Robson Square Ice Rink
Welcome to the Robson Square Ice Rink!
November 29, 2024 – February 28, 2025
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 |
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Skate Rental | $5.00 |
Ice Cleat Rental | $2.00 |
Skate Sharpening (when available) | $5.00 |
We now 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.
This year we are introducing a RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AGREEMENT when you choose to skate at the Robson Square Ice Rink. As a condition of skating at Robson Square, you will be required to agree to this Release Agreement at the time of purchase.
Hours of Operation
**Please note, our Friday and Saturday hours have changed.**
HOURS OF OPERATION | |
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Sunday to Saturday: | 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
HOLIDAY HOURS | |
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Christmas Eve (December 24th) | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Christmas Day (December 25th) | 11:00 AM 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, 2024
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 |
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December 13 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Rumba Calzada |
December 14 | 2:30 PM to 4:20 PM | The Heartbeets |
December 14 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Karla Sax |
December 15 | 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM | Perry Ehrlich's ShowStoppers |
December 15 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | La Bodega |
December 16 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | British Columbia Regiment Band Society |
December 17 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Malcolm Aiken |
December 18 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Tamara Rhodes Trio |
December 19 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Caviar & Lace Quartet |
December 20 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Top Line Vocal Collective |
December 21 | 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM | Vancouver Tuba Christmas |
December 21 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | PK3 Jazz Trio |
December 22 | 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM | DJ Barron S |
December 23 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | Amanda Wood Holiday Trio |
December 24 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Phat Santa Swing! |
December 31 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | DJ-El-Niño |