Outdoor skating
The City maintains many outdoor skating rinks throughout the city. The rinks are weather dependent and are typically open from mid-December through mid-March. Ice conditions change with the weather and rinks may close without notice.
Arenas
The City of Thunder Bay has six municipal arenas available for rental: Fort William Gardens, Delaney Arena, Current River Arena, Grandview Arena, Neebing Arena and the Port Arthur Arena.
- Ice Rental Season starts October 1 to April 15.
- We offer Casual Ice Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday between 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, only if the ice is available. Please contact the arena directly to inquire about Casual Ice availability or email the Facility Booking Coordinator.
- Building Rentals are also available during the off-season.
- One Arena remains open throughout the summer months.
Email the Facility Booking Coordinator or call 807-625-2434 for any inquiries and bookings.
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Category | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Minor | $146.23 |
| Adult | $184.96 |
| Non-Prime Time (before 4pm weekdays) | $155.13 |
| Casual Ice (8am to 4pm Monday to Friday/Tuesday exempt) | $7.76/per person |
| Summer Ice - Weekdays | $163.78 |
| Summer Ice - Weekends | $128.68 |
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Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Child (14 years and under) | $4.50 |
| Student (15 - 18) | $5.00 |
| Adult | $6.00 |
| Older Adult (over 65 years) | $5.00 |
| Family Rate | $14.00 |
| Adult/Senior Public Skate | $6.00 |
Public skating schedule - Commencing September 30, 2018
| Public skating schedule for Delaney, Grandview and Neebing | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Free Public Skating Schedule
| ARENAS | DATE | TIMES |
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PORT ARTHUR ARENA FORT WILLIAM GARDENS |
Friday December 28 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
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CURRENT RIVER ARENA FORT WILLIAM GARDENS |
Wednesday January 2 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
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GRANDVIEW ARENA FORT WILLIAM GARDENS |
Friday January 4 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
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DELANEY ARENA GRANDVIEW ARENA |
Monday March 11 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| FORT WILLIAM GARDENS PORT ARTHUR ARENA | Wednesday March 13 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
| FORT WILLIAM GARDENS CURRENT RIVER ARENA | Friday March 15 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
The Fort William Gardens
The Fort William Gardens is one of the six arenas operated by the City of Thunder Bay. It has the largest seating capacity in the district and is a complete multi-purpose facility capable of hosting a variety of events. It plays hosts to various local home teams including the Lakehead University Thunderwolves, Thunder Bay North Stars and Fort William Figure Skating Club.
Contact Us
Arenas & Stadia
Victoriaville Civic Centre
111 Syndicate Ave S.
Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 6S4
807-625-3062
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