25th Annual Winter Ice Palace
The most magical winter event is back! Skate around a winter wonderland surrounded by festive lights, decorations and music at Cloverdale Arena.
Date & time
Upcoming
- December 14, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Address
Tickets & pricing
$5 per person. Free with an annual Recreation Pass.
Rent skates for $3.50 and a helmet for $1.75 when you arrive. We expect high demand for rentals, so bring your own equipment if possible.
It's that time of year again where Cloverdale Arena transforms into a winter wonderland with festive lights twinkling, seasonal decorations everywhere you look and lively music filling the air!
This popular, traditional event is an unforgettable skating experience and is the perfect way to spend time with your loved ones during this holiday season.
Sign up 72 hours in advance
Early sign up opens 72 hours in advance of skating session times. Participants must register at least one hour in advance of their desired session time to secure their spot.
Each participant must sign up for a spot to be guaranteed entry.
Sign up one of three ways:
- Register online
- By phone: 604-501-5100 or any recreation facility
- In-person at any recreation facility
For private facility rentals, email arenarentals@surrey.ca.
"Say Freeze!" Photo Contest
Show us how much fun you're having at the Winter Ice Palace and enter our photo contest! See contest rules.
- Snap a selfie
- Tag @surreybcrec on Instagram or Facebook
- Use the hashtag #WinterIcePalace
- Share for your chance to win cool prizes!
Dates & times
| Date | Time |
| Friday, December 20 | 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm 7:30 – 9:00pm |
| Saturday, December 21 | 1:30 – 3:00pm (Santa Skate) 3:30 – 5:00pm (Santa Skate) 5:30 – 7:00pm (Santa Skate) 7:30 – 9:00pm |
| Sunday, December 22 | 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Monday, December 23 | 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, December 24 | 9:30 – 11:00am 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 25 | CLOSED |
| Thursday, December 26 | 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Friday, December 27 | 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm 7:30 – 9:00pm |
| Saturday, December 28 | 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm 7:30 – 9:00pm |
| Sunday, December 29 | 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Monday, December 30 | 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Tuesday, December 31 | 9:30 – 11:00am 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday, January 1 | 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm |
| Thursday, January 2 | 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm |
| Friday, January 3 | 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm 7:30 – 9:00pm |
| Saturday, January 4 | 1:30 – 3:00pm 3:30 – 5:00pm 5:30 – 7:00pm 7:30 – 9:00pm |
| Sunday, January 5 | 11:30 – 1:00pm 1:30 – 3:00pm |
What to expect when you arrive
- Arrive early to complete the check in process. Doors will open 30 minutes before your session start time. Spot(s) will be held for 30 minutes after your session start time.
- Dress for the weather as the check-in process is outside.
- A staff member will verify your registration and give you a wristband.
- Go to the skate shop to rent skates and/or a helmet (if needed).
- Lace up your skates, put on your gear, and get ready to skate!
- After 90 minutes when your session is over, please exit promptly so the next session can enter.
- Remove your equipment, return your rentals (if needed), and exit the building.
Important information
For your safety
- Doors will open 30 minutes before each session's scheduled start time to facilitate ice resurfacing, equipment rental restocking and disinfection, and adequate cleaning of the arena.
- Helmets are mandatory for children ages 12 and under. Although, we highly encourage people of all ages to wear one.
- Leave your valuables at home. Cubbies are available to store shoes and other small items during sessions.
- A limited number of skating aids will be available for those that wish to use them.
- Family and friends are permitted to watch (no registration or payment required).
Don't waste your space
With limited capacity and no waitlist available, please cancel your booking if you cannot attend, so that others may participate. Cancel your booking by calling 604-501-5100 (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm) or in-person at any Surrey recreation facility.
