Tie up those laces and get ready to hit the ice. Cranbrook offers a variety of ice skating options throughout the winter, from year-round indoor rinks to seasonal outdoor rinks and natural lake skating. Many outdoor options are entirely weather-dependent and ice conditions can change quickly. Availability and safety may vary, and information may not always be accurate in real time.
Important Disclaimer
Outdoor rinks and lake skating areas depend on temperature, snowfall, and ice thickness. Conditions can change daily and may not be monitored continuously. Always use caution, check local conditions when possible, and skate at your own risk. Some locations may not be cleared, maintained, or safe at all times.
Indoor Ice Skating Options
Memorial Arena
1432 – 2nd Street North
A single-sheet indoor arena open year-round. Public skating sessions include Parent & Tot skating. For current public skating hours, call (250) 489-0257.
Kinsmen Arena
1432 – 2nd Street North
A single-sheet indoor rink open year-round. Skate rentals are available at this location.
Western Financial Place
1777 2nd Street North
Public skating is offered with age restrictions in place. Call (250) 489-0220 for current schedules and availability.
Outdoor Man-Made Rinks
Outdoor rinks operate seasonally and only when conditions allow. Hours and ice quality may vary.
Baker Park
122 14th Avenue South
Located just four blocks from downtown, Baker Park features two outdoor rinks: one for public skating and one for hockey. The rinks are illuminated until 10:00 pm.
Pop Price Park
Briar Avenue NW
One of Cranbrook’s newest outdoor skating rinks, located near Bridge Interiors. The rink is lit in the evenings until 10:00 pm.
Wasa
Wasa School Road
The Pete Vereshagen Memorial Rink is worth the short drive. It features proper rink boards, overhead lighting for night skating, and a nearby change area with a fire pit.
Idlewild Park
34th Avenue & 9th Street South
Enjoy skating on the maintained reservoir while close to sledding hills, a playground, and wide open park space.
Outdoor Lake Skating
These lake skating options may or may not be cleared or safe for skating. Ice thickness and maintenance are not guaranteed.
Jim Smith Lake
In winter, this provincial park becomes a seasonal destination for ice skating and tobogganing. Enter through the main park gates.
Elizabeth Lake
Located at the western entrance to Cranbrook along Highway 3/95, this 15-acre preserve sometimes features a cleared skating area on the lake ice, depending on conditions.
Wasa Lake
A local winter favourite, Wasa Lake often features a maintained 3 km skating loop when ice conditions allow.
Monroe Lake
Locals will sometimes clear sections of the lake for skating loops, though maintenance and safety are not guaranteed.
Whether you prefer the reliability of indoor ice or the magic of skating outdoors, Cranbrook offers a wide range of ways to enjoy winter on skates. Always check conditions and skate safely.
