Each winter a special ice skating rink opens in Whistler Olympic Plaza, where you can go ice skating in the heart of Whistler Village with views of the surrounding mountains, the Olympic Rings and thousands of twinkling, festive lights.
An adaptive, measured approach has been taken to safely plan and reactivate recreation facilities in a phased manner in close alignment with the recommendations of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) and associated recreation agency guidelines. Appropriate health and safety protocols have been implemented at this facility.
Dates and Hours
The outdoor rink is now closed. Please check back for 2021/22 dates and hours in November.
Facilities and Activities
- Masks are mandatory in lobby and exit areas
- Limited capacity in lobby and exit areas and on ice surfaces
- Skaters and encouraged to bring their own skates and helmets
- Helmets are encouraged, limited supply available (no charge)
- Skate aids (no charge)
- No spectators permitted in the facility
- Adjacent Snow Zone for snow play
- To keep the ice surface safe and family-friendly, hockey and figure skating are not permitted
Rates
- $8 skate rental charge, includes admission fee
- $2 admission fee with your own skates
- Helmets and skate aids are available at no charge
Outdoor Skating on Local Lakes
When conditions are right, skating is possible on many local lakes. Skating on natural ice should only be undertaken when weather conditions have created safe ice conditions and is undertaken at your own risk. When in doubt, head to the outdoor rink at Whistler Olympic Plaza or the indoor rink at Meadow Park instead.
Important Safety Tips:
- Never skate alone
- Check the weather (temperatures should ideally be below -10° C / 14°
F for several days prior to skating)
- Speak with local residents or call a local fishing tour operator to check conditions
- Bring a drill and skating pole to test the thickness of the ice. A 15
cm (6 in) minimum ice thickness is recommended
- Stay close to shore where the water is shallower
- Stay away from any open water areas including small holes and slushy spots
- Wear a helmet and other protective gear
- Dress for cold weather conditions
- Small children should be supervised at all times
Indoor Skating
Meadow Park Sports Centre
The Meadow Park Sports Centre features
an NHL-sized ice surface with public skating available with daytime and evening sessions (subject to change for special events and holidays). Entry is by reservation only and 60-minute timeslots can be booked up to 72 hours in advance.
Patrons are encouraged to bring their own skates and helmets to public skating sessions. Alternatively, the full service skate shop will be open to provide skate rentals, helmets and skate aids as needed. All rental equipment will be properly sanitized between each user.
For more information on Meadow Park Sports Centre hours and rink operating times visit the Resort Municipality of Whistler Recreation site.