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 3:00pm and 5:30pm 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.

The Skate Plaza is available for private rentals on the following days and times:

Thursdays

• 8:30pm-9:30pm

Fridays

• 8:30pm-9:30pm

Saturdays

• 11:30am-12:30pm
• 8:30pm-9:30pm

Sundays

• 11:30am-12:30pm
• 8:30pm-9:30pm

Please contact us at TheShipyards@cnv.org for pricing and availability.

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.