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Arenas and Outdoor Skating

Request for Expression of Interest – Management and Operation of the Thunder Bay Tournament Centre

The City of Thunder Bay has issued a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) to gather information to identify the extent of available expertise and interest in the short-term management and operation of the Thunder Bay Tournament Centre. Information gathered through this RFEOI will be used to assist in determination of future procurement options or requirements.

The City is committed to the ongoing programing and public use of the Tournament Centre for the 2025-2026 season and beyond. Formal submissions with appropriate qualifications will be considered as part of a wider review of options to ensure that the public use programming and services continue at this integral asset in Thunder Bay’s inventory of recreational facilities.

Interested parties can request a copy of the Request for Expression of Interest by emailing Senior Buyer Mohak Sharma at Mohak.Sharma@thunderbay.ca

Watch live streaming from all City of Thunder Bay Arenas

Tbaytel, in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation has installed cameras in five local hockey rinks and arenas to provide spectators a way to watch their favourite athletes remotely from anywhere. Cameras will be live in all Arenas and the Fort William Stadium from 7 a.m to 12 a.m daily.

Check out the LIVE camera feed here!

Outdoor skating rinks

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. For outdoor rink booking requests, email outdoorrinkbooking@thunderbay.ca

Overview of arenas

The City of Thunder Bay typically 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.
Building Rentals are also available during the off-season.
One Arena remains open throughout the summer months.

Please click to view AVAILABLE ICE TIMES. Email the Facility Booking Coordinator for inquiries and bookings.

View Arena Directory

Ice rental rates
Category	Hourly Rate
Minor	$191.18
Adult	$242.80
Non-Prime Time (before 4pm weekdays)	$202.91
Summer Ice - Weekdays	$219.34
Summer Ice - Weekends	$168.90

Public skating

Join us for weekly public skates! Start date is to be determined. Helmets are required for all public skates.

Visit our Public Skate Page for the skating schedule.

Public skating rates
Category	Rate
Child (14 years and under)	$5.75
Student (15 - 18)	$6.25
Adult	$7.25
Older Adult (over 65 years)	$6.25
Family Rate	$16.75

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 Thunder Bay Skating Academy (formerly FWFSC).