Outdoor and Indoor Ice Skating in Kamloops, British Columbia
The winter months are the perfect time to get out and go ice skating with friends and family. Whether you're looking to go ice skating indoors, or go outside in the crisp winter weather to skate, Kamloops has the ice surface for you.
Ice Skating Outdoors
There's nothing quite skating on an outdoor rink surrounded by snow covered trees and views of the snowy Kamloops landscape. Many of the community groups around the city maintain outdoor ice rinks so stop by a coffee shop, get hot cocoa to go, and head out to local outdoor rink. Recommended areas include: Westsyde, Rayleigh's Rae-Mor Park, Juniper Ridge and Sun Peaks Resort.
Ice Skating Indoors
If you're looking to ice skate indoors, as Canada's Tournament Capital, Kamloops has a number of venues. Recommended areas include:
>Brock Arena Ice Skating Rink - phone: 250-376-9646
>Valleyview Arena - phone: 250-314-0429
>Memorial Arena Ice Skating Rink (Downtown) - phone: 250-314-1659
>Interior Savings Centre (Downtown) - phone: 250-828-3335
>McArthur Island Sports Centre - phone: 250-376-4213
Rentals and Skate Sharpening
If you didn't bring your own equipment with you, not to worry. You'll find a good selection of equipment for rent for the entire family from hockey equipment to figure skates. Many sporting goods stores also offer skate sharpening services if your own equipment needs some attention.
Information
Kamloops Visitor Centre: 1-800-662-1994
Outdoor Skating at Sun Peaks Resort: 1-800-807-3257