Air Canada Ice Rink

Overview

Melburnians will have a rare chance to experience a white Christmas right here in their own backyard, when the Queen Victoria Market plays host to the city's first-ever summer outdoor ice-skating rink.

Keeping us cool through the normally balmy stretch of December 1 to 24, the Air Canada pop-up will transform the Market's historic sheds into a festive, wintery wonderland, to celebrate the airline's new non-stop Melbourne to Vancouver route.

The rink will host hourly skating sessions, with all the kit available to hire, from skates and helmets to knee pads. What's more, the fun continues off the ice, with a plethora of tasty rink-side offerings. Think fairy floss, buttery popcorn, maple syrup ice cream from Market stalwart Geloso Gelateria, and of course, plenty of poutine — Canada's famed dish of French fries, cheese curds and gravy.

The Air Canada Ice Rink will open market days (Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sundays), as well as Wednesday nights to coincide with the Summer Night Market season.