The holiday season is just around the corner, and the first thing I can think of is that with the holidays and the cold weather comes ice skating. 

There’s no more classic winter experience than that, and here in Vancouver we have the perfect place right in the city center: the Robson Square Ice Rink. It’s back this year from November 28, 2025, to February 28, 2026, where you can skate like you’re in a scene from a Hallmark romantic comedy.

And the best part? It’s free! If you don’t have skates, you can rent them for $5, but otherwise, they’re 100% free. Oh, and of course, if you want, helmets and grab bars are also free.

Robson Square Ice Rink is visited every year by many locals and tourists, and let’s face it, it’s impossible not to have fun. After all, you feel like a kid again, trying to stay up and not fall.

The rink isn’t large or decorated like crazy, which makes it a more relaxed and welcoming place. It’s super beautiful under the glass dome, has Christmas music playing all the time, and is located in the heart of Vancouver, right next to the Vancouver Art Gallery.

With no set skating time, you can enjoy it as much as you want and then find a café, bookstore, food truck, or even take a stroll through the mall right next door. If you’re the type who loves taking pictures of everything like me, it’s the perfect place. At this time of year, the city is already preparing for Christmas, so with all the Christmas lights, the space becomes even more beautiful and Instagrammable.

Winter is very difficult for some people and makes us not want to leave the house, so I’m bringing you this great tip. If you were looking for something to do this winter with your friends, this is a sign that you’ve found the perfect plan.

The rink is open all week from 9 am to 9 pm, with some changes in hours depending on the day, but access the link to see answers to your questions and send it to your friend who you will take with you.