What better activity says winter like lacing up some skates and enjoying a beautiful outdoor rink? With Vancouver's mild weather it is almost near impossible to find an outdoor ice rink, however, over twenty-five years ago the centre of downtown was transformed with the construction of the Robson Square Ice Rink. Here, visitors were able to rent skates and enjoy the winter atmosphere. After seventeen years, the rink fell into disrepair where it lay dormant until 2009 when it was reopened and renamed the GE Ice Plaza.
The Ice Plaza sits underneath Robson Street between Howe Street and Hornby Street and is an open air rink with glass domes to protect the ice from melting due to rain and warmer weather. Here, visitors can skate for free (aside from skate and helmet rentals which are free for children twelve and under) and enjoy the fun atmosphere.
During the 2010 Olympic Games the GE Ice Plaza promises to be an exciting venue with skating, the Canada Pavilion which will be located on the fourth floor of the Vancouver Art Gallery and many events.
The GE Ice Plaza brings a fun winter activity to locals and visitors who can enjoy the rink and its many nearby amenities. Whether lacing up some skates and taking to the ice or just
Use the interactive map below to locate and explore the areas around GE Ice Plaza (Robson Square Ice Rink)
Located on the corner of Robson Street and Howe Street - it is located on the lower level underneath the two domes.Click the brown GEMS on the map to navigate to the other activities within this region
