The Shipyards Skate Plaza

• Supervision is not provided at ANY time
• Helmets are mandatory for kids 12 and under
• The City of North Vancouver is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items
• Rental skates are property of the City of North Vancouver and must stay within the Skate Plaza
• No food or drink permitted on the ice

For Your Safety

• Be courteous of your fellow skaters
• Maintain an appropriate speed for your skill level
• No climbing or sitting on the mounds or boards
• No figure skating or ice hockey
• No carrying children while on the ice
• No walking on the ice with shoes or clamps

• Skate Plaza 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 are evenings and weekends.
• Ice condition is monitored regularly and fluctuates with wind, humidity, and air temperatures.
• Skate Plaza may close unexpectedly due to weather or for repairs/maintenance.
• Skate rentals close at 7:30 p.m. daily.

The Shipyards Skate Plaza private rental registration portal opens for the season on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 9 a.m. See below for booking details. 

The Shipyards Skate Plaza is available for private and corporate rentals starting November 29, 2026. Outside of public skating hours, the Skate Plaza is available for private bookings Thursday through Sunday, as well as on select statutory holidays. The cost for a one-hour time slot for up to 100 people is $285 + GST, plus a $65 insurance fee. To secure a private rental booking, a $150 refundable damage deposit is also required. To book, visit North Vancouver Recreation and Culture's (NVRC) booking page.

For groups of more than 100 people (up to 300) or bookings made on behalf of a company or organization, the cost is $450 + GST per hour for up to two-hour time slots, plus insurance and deposit fees as noted above. Please email theshipyards@cnv.org to book for a company or organization.

Groups are welcome to arrive up to 15 minutes in advance of their start time to get set up. We request that guests promptly leave the ice at the end of their session. Two employees are available on site to assist with rentals and support on ice. We do not provide supervision; groups with children should ensure they have chaperones present.

How to Rent the Skate Plaza

STEP 1. Login to your NVRC account or register for a new account. 

    Note: New NVRC accounts may take up to 48 hours for approval and creation.  If you need a new account immediately, you can call the NVRC customer service team at 604-987-7529 or visit any NVRC facility.

STEP 2. Visit the booking page to check availability, view pricing, and submit your booking request. You may book up to 60 days in advance of your desired booking date/time.

STEP 3. Booking requests will be reviewed within 2 business days of submission. Those with approved booking requests will be contacted and provided a rental contract that must be e-signed and returned within 3 business days to finalize your rental. If we do not receive your signed contract, your rental will be cancelled and removed from our calendar. Bookings are not confirmed until insurance has been received, invoice has been paid, and rental agreement is signed. 

    Note: All bookings require general liability insurance, which is added to the cost of the rental. 

Contact Us

Experiencing technical issues with account creation or the online booking system? Visit NVRC's Registration Info & Support page, Registration FAQ page, or contact NVRC's customer service team at 604-987-7529.

General questions or concerns about private skate rentals? Contact The Shipyards team at theshipyards@cnv.org.

2009 - Council endorsed a vision for the City’s waterfront: 'To create a highly accessible and dynamic waterfront that also supports significant port industry, for the benefit of current and future generations.'

2013 - The City engaged with key stakeholders, businesses and residents to create the Central Waterfront Development Plan. It included a vision for The Shipyards as an active and vibrant gathering place offering year-round activities and programming, supported by a surrounding commercial development. 

2015 - Council endorsed site planning principles to clarify their vision for the area and guide future development. 

2016 -  The City partnered with Quay Management Corp to develop and deliver this unique waterfront destination including a public skating rink and water play area. Extensive site remediation work began.

2019 - The final phase of construction was completed in July 2019. 

The area now includes 85,000 sq ft of commercial and community amenity space, featuring restaurants, cafes, shops and services, a boutique hotel, space for community events, concerts and markets, as well as the skate plaza in the winter and splash park in the summer.