Skating - A Canadian Tradition
It’s never too late to learn how to skate. Our Learn to Skate programs are suitable for all ages, abilities and skill levels and provide life-long skating skills as well as the basic skills to progress into more advanced ice sports such as hockey, ringette and figure skating.
Skating lessons
View our skate lesson information below. Registration for skating lessons can be completed online or by calling 604-987-7529.
Public Skate Sessions
Skating is available from late August to Mid-March. View the public and family skate schedules.
As many of our public and family skates are very popular, please try to arrive early for your session to ensure that you’re able to start on time.
| 2023 Single Admission Fees | |
|---|---|
| NVRC Fitness members | Free |
| Adult | $7.45 |
| Children under 3yrs | FREE |
| Child (3-12yrs) | $3.65 |
| Youth (13-18yrs) | $4.61 |
| Student (19-64yrs with valid student ID) | $5.60 |
| Seniors (65yrs & older) | $5.60 |
| Family* |
$3.82 per person ($7.45 min) |
| Stick & Puck |
All admission prices include tax. * Family refers to one or two adults of the same household with their children or youth
| Equipment Rental Fees at NVRC | |
|---|---|
| 2023 | |
| Skate Sharpening | $7.17 |
| Skate Rentals (includes helmet if applicable) | $3.01 |
| Family Rental Package | $2.25 |
- For lessons, skate and helmet rental is done at the time of registration.
- Children 12 & under are required to wear a helmet while on the ice. Please bring your own helmet, preferably a CSA approved hockey or skateboard helmet. Bike helmets are not recommended. All skate lesson participants must wear a helmet.
- Skating aids are available during family skate sessions.
- Helmets and skates are available for rent at public skate sessions. At Canlan Ice Sports North Shore, only debit/credit cards are accepted, no cash.
Please speak to a staff member if you have any questions or concerns.
Learn to Skate Programs
The NVRC Learn to Skate program offers a wide variety of skating development programs to help meet the needs of any child or adult who wishes to learn to skate and improved their skating skills. Each level of the NVRC’s Learn to Skate program is designed to focus on the fundamental skills of skating with specific elements and exercises to be completed by the participant. Qualified instructors lead parents and children through various games and activities to make the children and adults reach a comfort level on the ice.
