At 12,000 square feet it’s the largest Skate Plaza in the region.
Covered ice surface.
Skate Plaza full capacity is 300.
Skate Plaza uses a CO2 chiller that feeds into the LEC District Energy System.
13kms of piping under the plaza surface creates the ice.
Heat from the ice system feeds into the Lonsdale Energy system to heat surrounding buildings.
Curved lines under the ice reflect the lines of ship hulls that used to be cut on site.
The adjacent 8,000 sq.ft is a summertime water splash park.

The Shipyards Skate Plaza

Closed for the Season

The Skate Plaza will reopen for the 2023/2024 season in early December. Find out about the opening date by signing up for CityView eNews or on Facebook or Twitter.

The Shipyard Commons outdoor skate plaza is the region's largest outdoor skating rink. The rink is located on the waterfront at The Shipyards, and is set against the beautiful backdrop of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.

During seasonal operations, the skate plaza offers daily skating, as well as free helmets and skate aides. Those with their own skates skate for free.

Rentals

Skate rentals (limited quantities) are available at a cost of $7 for adults, $5 for kids.
Debit and credit card payments are accepted.

Rules of the 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 Operations & Ice Cleaning Schedule

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.

Private Rentals

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.

How the City’s Skate Plaza Came To Be

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.

The Skate Plaza is part of Shipyard Commons, offering year 'round seasonal fun. In the warmer months it's converted to a Splash Park. The area surrounding The Shipyards Commons has many shops and restaurants – learn more at the Lower Lonsdale Business Improvement Association's The Shipyards District website.

Contact Info

The Shipyards Office
Tel: 604-982-8383
Email: theshipyards@cnv.org
Instagram: instagram.com/TheShipyardsCNV

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