Brewer’s Pond in fall, before the ice · Photo: Sean Phillips
Village activity · winter
Skating on Brewer’s Pond
A 2.5-acre natural rink in the heart of SilverStar village.
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In winter, Brewer’s Pond freezes into a 2.5-acre natural rink right in the middle of SilverStar village. You skate a big loop around a little island of snowy spruce, with the colourful village buildings on one side and Tube Town on the other. Families come after the lifts close; locals sneak in a few laps on quiet weekday mornings.
What to know before you go
- Skate rentals are in the Brewer’s Pond Base building, the blue and grey building beside the pond.
- Tickets for skating and tubing are sold at the ticket cabin by Tube Town.
- Included with My1 alpine tickets: the resort’s day and afternoon alpine tickets include skating, and the free tot ticket for kids 5 and under does too.
- Natural ice means the pond opens when the weather allows, so check the resort first.
In summer it’s a different place
When the ice melts, the Pond Loop path around Brewer’s Pond becomes one of the prettiest short walks in the village. It’s home to the Bear Byway sculptures and, in summer, the Gnome Roam.
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Hours, prices and conditions change by season. Check the resort’s hours of operation before you go.
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Quick answers
How big is the skating rink at SilverStar?
Brewer’s Pond is a 2.5-acre natural rink in the middle of the village. Skaters loop around a small island of spruce trees in the centre of the pond.
Can you rent skates at SilverStar?
Yes. Skate rentals are at the Brewer’s Pond Base building beside the pond, and tubing and skating tickets are sold at the ticket cabin next to Tube Town.
Is skating included in a SilverStar lift ticket?
The resort’s My1 day and afternoon alpine tickets include skating, and so does the free tot ticket for kids 5 and under. Check the resort’s ticket page for this season’s details.
Is the pond open every day in winter?
Natural ice depends on the weather, so the pond opens when the resort says the ice is ready. Check the resort’s hours of operation before you go.
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