BC's 1 km forest ice skating loop is perfect for a winter road trip

Jan 20 2024, 5:00 pm

If you love ice skating, then this ice rink in BC has to go on your winter bucket list.

Most people go to Apex Mountain Resort to carve out the powdery slopes, but that’s not all this resort has to offer. Apex Mountain Resort has a secret spot unlike anything else in the province.

The Adventure Skating Loop is a one-kilometre-long outdoor ice skating track surrounded by trees. It’s a truly magical track, so maybe it’s time to start planning a winter road trip to Penticton to try the loop for yourself.

 

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You can bring your own skates or rent them daily for $15. The skate rentals close at 4 pm Sunday to Thursday but open later until 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The resort just asks that you return your skates first thing in the morning if you skate beyond the rental closing time. A skate ticket is $5 plus tax.

The skating loop is maintained by a special Zamboni, and it’s open from 9 am to 10 pm daily, as long as the temperature cooperates.

It’s almost more fun to go at night because the skating loop is beautifully lit up for evening skates.

Adventure Skating Loop at Apex Mountain Resort

Where: Apex Mountain Resort, Penticton
When: Open since January 3
Time:  9 am to 10 pm daily
Cost: $15 plus tax for a skate rental and $5 plus tax for a skate ticket

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