Robson Square Ice Rink

A public outdoor rink under the provincial courthouse — seasonal, downtown, and free to watch.

Usually open from December into early spring, weather allowing. Skate under the Arthur Erickson glass, then walk to the Art Gallery or Pacific Centre when fingers go numb.

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Things to do nearby

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Downtown · Vancouver

Vancouver Art Gallery

The former courthouse on Robson Square — rotating exhibitions and a granite lawn for sitting.

Science exhibition inside a bright museum hall

Rainy-day OK

False Creek · Vancouver

Science World

The geodesic dome at the end of False Creek, built for Expo 86.

Rainy-day OK

Canada Place · Vancouver

FlyOver Canada

A flying-theatre ride from coast to coast, parked under the sails.

Dimly lit room with puzzles and warm lamps

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Gastown · Vancouver

Escape Hour Gastown

Timed puzzle rooms in Gastown — a compact indoor outing for a wet afternoon or a small group.

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Places to eat nearby

West End · Vancouver

Guu with Garlic

Loud, generous izakaya cooking on Thurlow Street.

Rainy-day OK

Downtown · Vancouver

Jam Café

Fried chicken and waffles, long weekend lines, and a second room in Victoria.

Granville Island from the air, under the Granville Street Bridge

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False Creek · Vancouver

Granville Island

Produce stalls, studios, and a working industrial island turned playground.

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Waterfront · Vancouver

Miku

Aburi sushi with a front-row seat to Burrard Inlet and the North Shore.

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Natural wonders nearby

Siwash Rock from the Stanley Park shoreline at sunset

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West End · Vancouver

Stanley Park & Seawall

Diez kilómetros de malecón, bosque antiguo y el circuito más famoso de la ciudad.

Free

Kitsilano · Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

Saltwater pool, volleyball, and a downtown skyline across English Bay.

Free

False Creek · Vancouver

False Creek & Seawall cycle

A flat, protected ride from Science World to Kits, with city and water the whole way.

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Riley Park · Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park

The city’s highest point in town: quarry garden, Bloedel Conservatory, and a lookout over the plain.

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Upcoming events nearby

Thu1Oct

Family friendly

Sports · Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers

Home regular game at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers.

Sat3Oct

Family friendly

Sports · Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames

Home regular game at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames.

Sun4Oct

Family friendly

Sports · Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights

Home regular game at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights.

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Similar places

Editor’s pick

Downtown · Vancouver

Vancouver Art Gallery

The former courthouse on Robson Square — rotating exhibitions and a granite lawn for sitting.

Rainy-day OK

False Creek · Vancouver

Science World

The geodesic dome at the end of False Creek, built for Expo 86.

Rainy-day OK

Canada Place · Vancouver

FlyOver Canada

A flying-theatre ride from coast to coast, parked under the sails.

Editor’s pick

Gastown · Vancouver

Escape Hour Gastown

Timed puzzle rooms in Gastown — a compact indoor outing for a wet afternoon or a small group.

Keep exploring

Explore Downtown

City and mountain viewpoint from a high lookout

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Downtown · Vancouver

Vancouver Lookout

Una torre con elevador de vidrio sobre Harbour Centre: el panorama del centro en un giro.

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Downtown · Vancouver

Vancouver Art Gallery

The former courthouse on Robson Square — rotating exhibitions and a granite lawn for sitting.

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Downtown · New Westminster

The Quay

New Westminster’s Fraser riverfront — boardwalk, market, and the old capital looking at the water.

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Downtown · New Westminster

Westminster Pier Park

A long pier park over the Fraser, with swings, lookouts, and working river traffic.