UBC Skate Park. Photo: Newline Skateparks
Vancouver has a long history of skateboard culture with the first dedicated skate parks opening in the late 1970s. Today the region is home to dozens of skate parks. Here are our picks for 10 you won’t want to miss.
Downtown Skateboard Plaza, Vancouver
With a covered location underneath the Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts, the plaza is a great place to skateboard in any weather. It is a street-style park with lots of rails, curbs, steps, and ramps and is best suited for advanced skateboarders.
Where: Quebec Street at Union Street, Vancouver
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