The Shipyards Skate Plaza
The Shipyards Skate Plaza offers skating.
Don't leave without...
- Skating
Overview
The region's largest outdoor skating rink located on the waterfront at The Shipyards, set against the backdrop of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.
Quick Facts
- Type
- skating rink
- Coordinates
- 49.3098, -123.0790
Good to know
- Fees & reservations
Skate rentals cost — $8 for adults, $5.50 for kids
Payment methods — Debit and credit card payments are accepted.
Private rental cost for up to 100 people — $285 + GST per hour, plus a $65 insurance fee and a $150 refundable damage deposit.
Private rental cost for more than 100 people — $450 + GST per hour for up to two-hour time slots, plus insurance and deposit fees.
Booking contact for companies — Email theshipyards@cnv.org
Booking process — Login to NVRC account, visit booking page, submit booking request, review within 2 business days, e-sign rental contract within 3 business days.
- Facilities
Rental skates — Property of the City of North Vancouver and must stay within the Skate Plaza
Skate rentals closing time — 7:30 p.m. daily
- Rules
Responsibility — The City of North Vancouver is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items
- Safety & notices
Unexpected closures — May close unexpectedly due to weather or for repairs/maintenance.
More details
- Reopening
- Winter 2026 as of Oct 11, 2026
- Season
- 2026/2027 season in late November
- Free helmets and skate aids
- Offered during the season
- Free skating
- Guests who bring their own skates can enjoy the rink for free.
Rules of the Skate Plaza
- Supervision
- Not provided at ANY time
- Helmets
- Mandatory for kids 12 and under
- Food and drink
- No food or drink permitted on the ice
Skate Plaza Operations & Ice Cleaning Schedule
- Ice cleaning schedule
- Closes for ice cleaning at 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. daily for approximately 30 minutes.
- Peak skate times
- Evenings and weekends
- Ice condition monitoring
- Monitored regularly and fluctuates with wind, humidity, and air temperatures.
Private Rentals
- Arrival time for groups
- Groups are welcome to arrive up to 15 minutes in advance of their start time.
- On-site support
- Two employees are available on site to assist with rentals and support on ice.
How to Rent the Skate Plaza
- General liability insurance
- Required for all bookings, added to the cost of the rental.
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