Whether indoors or outdoors, ice skating is a popular hobby during the winter. So wholesome, so pure!

Here are a few great places across Metro Vancouver that offer some impeccable skating vibes. 

PNE Winter Fair

Inside the PNE Winter Fair is a festive ice rink at the PNE Agrodome, which transforms into a stunning pond-like ice experience. 

When: Until December 23

Where: PNE Winter Fair, 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

Cost: Admission ranges from $12 to $25; ice skating is included, but skate rentals are $7

Winter Ice Palace

The Cloverdale Arena becomes a holiday skating frenzy for a limited time. Dazzled with lights, decor, and an old-fashioned pond, the Winter Ice Palace really comes to life.

When: Until January 7

Where: Cloverdale Arena, 6090 176 Street, Surrey

Cost: $4.75 for entry; skate rentals are $3.50, helmet rentals are $1.75

Peak of Christmas Skating Pond

Get on top of Grouse Mountain and go skating on an 8,000-square-foot magical frozen pond. The ice skating will stay at the Peak of Vancouver even after the Peak of Christmas is done. 

When: Until the end of the season

Where: Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver

Cost: Included with lift ticket or annual pass

Robson Square Ice Rink

The Robson Square Ice Rink is under the outdoor plaza at Robson Square. The perfect winter vibe in the heart of downtown. 

When: Until February 29

Where: Robson Square Ice Rink, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver

Cost: Free if you bring your skates; skate rentals are under $10

The Shipyards rink

This 12,000-square-foot skating rink sits amongst the bustle of The Shipyards in North Vancouver. Make a day of it and go for food afterwards, or visit the Polygon.

When: Until March 3

Where: The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver

Cost: Free if you bring your skates; skate rentals are $5