Public Ice Time Now on Sale ($99 per hour) for Christmas Holidays

November 7, 2005 (No. 76) - The Vancouver Park Board's public ice skating rinks are offering reduced rates for hourly bookings just in time for the holiday break in December. Bookings are now being accepted for rentals from December 17th through January 2nd at the low cost of $99 per hour. The sale is perfectly timed for the out-of-school holiday and could include activities such as corporate parties, hockey, ringette, broomball and Christmas skating parties.

To book ice rentals that require no staff supervision or skate rentals phone 604-257-8124. For rentals requiring staff and skate rentals phone the rinks listed below.

Britannia Rink: 604-718-5836 (call for all bookings)
Kitsilano & Kerrisdale Rinks: 604-257-8122
Riley & Sunset Rinks: 604-718-5865
Killarney Rink: 604-718-8218
Trout Lake Rink: 604-257-6965
West End Rink: 604-718-5859

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For further information, contact: Cynthia Thandi, at 604-257-8124.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.