Shipyards Skate Plaza opens in North Vancouver Nov. 27, free and covered
The free 12,000-square-foot rink at The Shipyards runs noon to 8 p.m. daily under a retractable roof, with skate rentals at $8 for adults.
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The Shipyards Skate Plaza in North Vancouver opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, and runs for the rest of the season. Admission is free, but a rental costs $8 for adults and $5.50 for children, and quantities are limited, so bring your own pair if you can.
The rink is a roughly 12,000-square-foot surface under a retractable roof, so the weather matters less. It is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. and can hold 300 skaters at a time. Ice time is first-come, first-served.
Helmets and skating aids are free, and helmets are mandatory for skaters under 12. Figure skating and hockey are not permitted. Rentals stop at 7:30 p.m.
The rink closes for about 30 minutes at 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for maintenance, and it can close without notice for weather or repairs. The City of North Vancouver says peak times are weekday evenings and weekends, so a weekday midday visit is the quieter option.
It opens a day ahead of the city's Spirit of the Season Festival on Saturday, Nov. 28, and the Shipyards Christmas Market opens the same Friday, running through Wednesday, Dec. 24, with dozens of artisan stalls, food vendors and live performers.
Before you go
How much does it cost to skate at the Shipyards Skate Plaza?
Admission to the Shipyards Skate Plaza is free, while skate rentals cost $8 for adults and $5.50 for children. Rental quantities are limited, so skaters with their own skates are encouraged to bring them.
What are the daily hours of the Shipyards Skate Plaza?
The Shipyards Skate Plaza is open daily from noon to 8 p.m., and skate rentals stop at
