September 20, 2022
Best B.C. Skating Adventures
British Columbia is a Canadian Province known for many things. It’s beautiful mountainous terrain, ski hills, endless hiking trails, and of course Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Those are all mainstays in the lore of British Columbia. But, there is another opportunity in BC that is rarely ever mentioned, it’s skating adventures. From the big […]
British Columbia is a Canadian Province known for many things. It’s beautiful mountainous terrain, ski hills, endless hiking trails, and of course Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Those are all mainstays in the lore of British Columbia. But, there is another opportunity in BC that is rarely ever mentioned, it’s skating adventures.
From the big cities to the small towns, BC has an endless supply of skating-related activities that can keep you and your group entertained for as long as you please. Not all of these experiences are well known, so you won’t want to miss out on finding your next adventure!
The Iconic Stuart Park Skating Rink in Downtown Kelowna
Kelowna is a proud city and you’d be hard-pressed to find something Kelownans, Kelownites, K-towners (whatever you choose) are prouder of, than their iconic Stuart Park Skating Rink. Being voted the 2015 Greatest Public Place in Canada by CIP only reiterates how special this rink really is. The best part about Stuart Park is that free drop-ins go from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm daily! You won’t want to miss this winter staple as its only around for so long!
Details about the Stuart Park Rink:
Cost: Free
Skate Rentals: Available.
Location: 1430 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J1
Transportation: Accessible by public transit. Paid parking available.
Skate Where the City and Forest Intertwine
Vancouver’s Sea Wall is truly a sight to behold. Looping around the famous Stanley Park is fun on foot, bike, or skates! The 10km of trail is a perfect spot to bust out your inline/roller skates and glide down the bike path while taking in the gorgeous views.
Details about the Stanley Park Seawall:
Cost: Free
Skate Rentals: N/A.
Location: Start of wall: 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Transportation: Accessible by public transit. paid parking available.
Relive Sports History at the Whistler Olympic Village
The 2010 Vancouver Olympics was a watershed moment for sports in Canada. Whether it was Alexandre Bilodeau winning the first gold medal on home soil or Sidney Crosby scoring the golden goal, Canadians made history. During the games, the Whistler Olympic Village was home to many of the world’s best athletes. Nowadays, it is a tourists dreamland and has all the amenities to go along with it. Our recommendation would be to grab your favourite pair of skates (or some rentals) and relive some of that Olympic glory on the Ice rink at Whistler Olympic Village.
Details about Whistler Olympic Village ice Rink:
Cost: $2
Skate Rentals: Available for $8.
Location: 2901 E Hasting Rollerland Building, Vancouver, BC V5M 1H9
Transportation: Paid parking available.
Feel the Throwback Vibes with the Rolla Skating Club
Rolla Skating Club, based out of the PNE Rollerland is the first new roller-skating venue in the Vancouver area to open in at least 40 years. It truly is a blast from the past as a DJ sets the mood for everyone’s favourite pastime: roller skating. Remember everyone, Skating isn’t only for the ice!
Details about Rolla Skating Club at Rollerland:
Cost: Cost depends on the event.
Skate Rentals: Available.
Location: 2901 E Hasting Rollerland Building, Vancouver, BC V5M 1H9
Transportation: Accessible by transit and motor vehicle.
Skip the Slopes for a Picturesque Skating Dream
Apex Mountain is well known for its beautiful ski slopes. But what if we told you its best-kept secret had nothing to do with hitting the slopes? That’s right, there’s now a 1km skating loop that winds through the gorgeous snow-topped forests of Hedley. Grab your blades and head out to Apex Mountain for hidden journey through the forest.
Details about Apex Mountain Resort Skating Loop:
Cost: 5$ daily skate ticket
Skate Rentals: Available for 11$ (includes day ticket)
Location: 324 Strayhorse Rd, Hedley, BC V0X 1N6
Transportation: Parking available.
There are a million different adventures one can experience in British Columbia. But maybe it’s time to skip the hike and pick up a new skill you can use in a variety of settings. Skating can be that versatile skill if you want it to be. If you’re hesitant because skating isn’t your strong suit, check out our Canlan Sports Learn to Skate programs for a jump start to your skating dreams!
