The Winter season just isn’t complete without going ice skating on an outdoor rink. Luckily for us, BC is filled with pristine ice rinks that will make your holidays even more magical.
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BC’s Most Magical Outdoor Ice Rinks
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Robson Square, Downtown
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A Vancouver tradition! Its proximity to the heart of downtown make this a popular spot to hit the ice after a day of Christmas shopping. Enjoy free skating or pay $4 to rent a pair of skates if you don’t have your own. There’s also a concession stand selling hot chocolate and other goodies to warm you up.
Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver
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Head up to enjoy all the Peak of Christmas festivities, including an ice skate on their incredible 8,000-square-foot outdoor rink. Skating on the pond is included in your lift ticket free of charge, and there’s a place to rent out a pair of skates. Lift tickets cost around $45 per person. They have family rates available and other activities on the mountain include: a light walk, real-life reindeer, sleigh rides and more.
Butchart Gardens, Victoria
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Soft twinkly lights, Christmas music, and a stunning outdoor ice rink make for the best festive night out. Grab your mitts and go for a skate on this rink—the cost is included in your admission ticket ($27 per person). Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate by fireside afterwards.
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Olympic Plaza, Whistler
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If you’re spending time in Whistler this holiday season you must go skating at the outdoor ice rink in the Olympic Plaza. Nestled in the Whistler Village, this magical spot gives you breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Admission is free and rentals are available for $6.
Sun Peaks Resort, Kamloops
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A NHL-sized ice rink offering public skating and drop-in hockey games—it doesn’t get much more Canadian than that. Skating is $7 and rentals are an extra $6. Take in the snow-capped treetops and nature all around you as you enjoy the rink.
Looking for more activities to soak up Winter? Check out these wondrous hot springs and the most romantic cabins to rent in BC.
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