Ice Skating

The highest ice-skating rink in Canada is located on Grouse Mountain. In the city, the West End Community Centre, 870 Denman St. (tel. 604/257-8333), rents skates at its enclosed rink, open October through March. Another option is the Kitsilano Ice Rink, 2690 Larch St. (tel. 604/257-6983; www.vancouverparks.ca), open from October to June. The enormous Burnaby 8 Rinks Ice Sports Centre, 6501 Sprott, Burnaby (tel. 604/291-0626), is the Vancouver Canucks' official practice facility. It has eight rinks, is open year-round, and offers lessons and rentals. Call ahead to check hours for public skating at all these rinks.