Skating Rinks

The new Penticton Outdoor Skating Rink, located north of City Hall’s parking lot, opens Saturday, December 21, 2024. The rink, measuring 40 by 14 meters, operates daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Family skating happens on odd calendar days with no hockey, pucks, or sticks allowed—perfect for beginners and casual skaters. Even calendar days are for shinny hockey, open to all ages, with safety gear required and fair play encouraged. Bring your own skates, as rentals are not available. Run by volunteers, the rink is open to everyone all season long, with no private bookings allowed.

District Wine Village in Oliver offers a unique and family-friendly experience, featuring 16 artisan producers, including wineries, a brewery, and a distillery. Each place offers tastings, and the central plaza often hosts live entertainment, markets, and events throughout the year. In the winter months, the plaza transforms into a synthetic ice rink, providing delightful skating fun for the whole family.

Enjoy a full season of public ice skating at the SUNBELT Sports Centre! Weekly sessions include Adult and Senior Shinny Hockey, general adult and senior skating, family skate, and a free Parent & Tot skate. Special events include Stat Holiday and Pro-D Day Toonie Skates, free holiday skating, and an annual Santa Skate, where families can enjoy hot chocolate, candy canes, and photos with Santa. Note: no skate rentals are available, and dates and times are subject to change.

The Sun Bowl Arena is pleased to offer ice times available for public use during the winter months.

Public skating at the Leisure Rink in MNP Place is available on weekdays from Thanksgiving through Spring Break. Helmets are required for skaters under 18, and both skate rentals and skate trainers are available. All drop-in sessions, including public skating, must be registered online via Daysmart Recreation. Have some birthday fun on their indoor soccer field or go skating on their leisure rink (subject to availability). There are two meeting rooms available for rental, they are separate rentals from the field/ice.

This iconic Kelowna Ice Rink draws locals and visitors during the winter months to skate outdoors in downtown Kelowna. Opening in early December, this outdoor rink offers free skating every day, making it a budget-friendly choice. With extended hours, it’s a perfect winter activity to enjoy skating under the open sky.

The Rutland Arena features two NHL-sized rink surfaces and offers a variety of skating times, including public skate, Parent & Tot sessions, and seniors’ skate, making it a great choice for all ages. Rentals are available, including skates, skate bars, and helmets, and there’s also on-site skate sharpening for added convenience. Pre-booking your skate in advance is recommended and can be done up to seven days in advance.

Memorial Arena was built in 1945 and is a smaller rink at 180’ x 80’ in size. This rink provides public skating sessions with dedicated times for seniors, offering a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy a relaxed skating experience together.

Enjoy beautiful views at Big White while skating on their outdoor rink. Hours and dates of operation are subject to change based on weather and conditions.

Located in the Recreation Complex, the Priest Valley Arena is home to Vernon Figure Skating, the Speed Skating Club, ringette, adult hockey, public skating, and skating lessons.