Robson Square
Skating season ends at Robson Square Ice Rink
Lace up your skates and grab your friends for one last lap of the Robson Square Ice Rink. Vancouver's favourite outdoor rink closes for the season on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 and skaters are encouraged to make one more visit before hanging up their skates.
The outdoor ice surface will be removed to make way for spring and summer events at Robson Square.
Skating is free with your own skates. Otherwise, rentals are available. A concession stand with snacks and warm drinks is also available at the rink.
About Robson Square
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Robson Square is a provincial landmark that includes the Provincial Law Courts, UBC Robson Square, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Asia Pacific Centre. The facility is the Province’s largest building with 1.2 million square feet extending over three city blocks. The internationally recognized facility was designed by renowned architect Arthur Erickson.
The Province received international kudos during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games for the use of the space - for the international media centre, as a gathering place for business leaders and for the thousands of people who enjoyed the ice rink, zip line, free entertainment and concerts.
From 2004 to 2011, the Province worked to revitalize and extend the life of Robson Square. The complex had begun showing signs of aging and required exterior renewal. The Robson Square Renewal Project was a $41 million, multi-year project to ensure the vibrancy of the landmark space continues well into the future.
Our vision is to ensure Robson Square remains a vibrant community gathering place for years to come.
In 2009, the Robson Square Domes project received a B.C. Steel Design Award in the architectural category for outstanding steel structure from the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction. The two dark Plexiglas domes in the middle of the square were removed and replaced with larger, more open domes to protect and improve coverage of the ice rink and lower plaza. The clear, oval shaped glass provides better visibility between the plaza and Robson Street.
During summer 2011, there was a Robson Square Artisan Market open every Saturday, featuring an ever-changing collection of artisans, craftspeople and performers.
Outdoor skating at Robson Square was the thing to do during winter 2010-2011 in Vancouver, with over 8,300 visitors per week.
