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.

Outdoor rinks map

Find rinks close to you and to see which rinks have the amenities you are looking for. Each listing identifies the address, hours of operation, number of rinks on the site and if the site is supervised, as well as if the site has outside lighting, washrooms, change facilities, outdoor trash bins and adjacent parking. 

Outdoor Rinks Map

Use the lists below or the map above to see which rinks are currently OPEN or CLOSED.

 Prince Arthur's Landing Ice Rink
  • Location: Prince Arthur's Landing (next to the Water Garden Pavilion)
    • Skating Aids are available to assist those new to the ice, or just learning to skate for no fee. Availability is based on first come, first serve. Rules for Skating Aids use are posted onsite.
    • Skate rentals or skate sharpening services are not available. 
    • Toboggans, sleds, chairs, wagons, strollers, hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed on the ice.
    • Sledges are welcome.
  • Address: 2201 Sleeping Giant Parkway, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7
  • Phone: (807) 684-2080 
  • Email: watergardenpavilion@thunderbay.ca
  • Open Dec. 1 to Mar. 31, pending seasonal temperatures
  • Days/Hours of Operation:
    • Monday - 12 pm to 9 pm
    • Tuesday - 12 pm to 9 pm
    • Wednesday - 12 pm to 9 pm
    • Thursday - 12 pm to 9 pm
    • Friday - 12 pm to 9 pm
    • Saturday - 12 pm to 9 pm
    • Sunday - 12 pm to 9 pm 

 

The Water Garden Pavilion lodge will be closed Christmas Day and for the off seasons, from April 1 to June 14 and from September 16 to November 30.

 Vickers Park Skating Trail

The unsupervised skating trail at Vickers Park is a 500-metre loop located near the front of the park.

 Boarded Rinks 
 Parks Supervised Rinks

Location

Number of rinks

Address

Brent Park

1 boarded, 1 pond

173 Balsam St

Carrick Park

2 boarded

88 Marlborough Rd

James St Playfield

2 boarded, 1 pond

609 James St

North End Community Centre 

2 boarded, 1 pond

954 Huron Ave

Tarbutt Park

1 boarded, 1 pond

1115 Tarbutt St

Wayland Park

1 boarded, 1 pond

117 Euclid Ave

West End Park

2 boarded

120 Clarkson Ave

West Thunder Community Centre 

2 boarded, 1 pond

915 Edward St

 

Community Supervised Rinks
LocationNumber of rinksAddress
Castlegreen Community Centre 1 boarded 213 Castlegreen Dr
Oliver Road Community Centre 1 boarded 563 Oliver Rd
North McIntyre Community Centre  1 boarded, 1 pond 2051 Government Rd
South Neebing Community Centre 1 boarded 1841 Mountain Rd
Vickers Heights Community Centre 1 boarded, 1 pond 1695 Broadway Ave
West Arthur Community Centre 1 boarded 1941 Arthur St W

 

Unsupervised Rinks
LocationNumber of rinksAddress

County Park

1 boarded

198 County Boulevard

Dease Park

1 boarded

Corner of Vickers St N & Dease St

Frank Charry Park

1 boarded, 1 pond

901 Pacific Ave

John Jumbo Community Centre

1 boarded

330 Toivo St

John Kusznier Park

1 boarded

225 Fitzgerald Street

Minnesota Park

1 boarded, 1 pond

320 Minnesota Street

North Neebing Park

1 boarded

2145 Rosslyn Rd

Parkdale Park

1 boarded

Porcupine Blvd East of Caribou Cres

River Terrace Park

1 boarded

374 Riviera Dr

Stanley Park

1 boarded

3255 Wilroy Ave

Volunteer Pool

1 boarded

180 Martha St

Waddington Park 1 boarded, 1 pond 425 Grenville Ave

 

Unboarded, Unsupervised Rinks
LocationAddress

Friendship Gardens (west pond)

Legion Track Drive

Green Acres Park

415 Leland Ave

Thornloe Park

Thornloe Drive at Laurentian Drive

 

 

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. 


Arena directory

 Current River Arena
425 Grenville Ave. Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 7T5
Delaney Arena
300 Legion Track Dr. Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 4Y7
Fort William Gardens
901 Miles St E. Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1J9
Grandview Gardens
300 Madeline St. Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 7L4
Neebing Memorial Gardens
1751 Bowlker Rd. Thunder Bay, ON, P7K 1L4
Port Arthur Arena
420 Lisgar St.
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6P7
Port Arthur Stadium 
425 Winnipeg Ave.
Thunder Bay, ON. P7B 6P7
Ice rental rates

Category

Hourly Rate
Minor  $196.16
Adult $249.12
Non-Prime Time (before 4pm weekdays) $208.19
Summer Ice - Weekdays $225.05
Summer Ice - Weekends $173.30

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) $7.25
Family Rate $16.75

About 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).


Advertise with Arenas & Stadia

Be where the action is!

Did you know that 7 out of 10 spectators can correctly identify a product that has been advertised to them at a sporting event?

With an average of 134,868 users annually, advertising at the City of Thunder Bay's arenas and Fort William Stadium is the perfect way for you to reach a captive market and associate your brand with the excitement of sport and events!

City of Thunder Bay arenas

Neebing, Current River, Grandview, Delaney, and Port Arthur Arenas all play host to a number of programs and events including minor and adult hockey, public skating and figure skating. 

Advertising opportunities include:

  • Rink Boards 
  • In Ice Logos
  • Zamboni
  • Billboard Signage
  • Washroom, Lobby, and Dressing Room Posters 

Advertise at City Arenas

Fort William Stadium 

With a 3,500 spectator capacity, Fort William Stadium sees over 30,000 visitors every year. Thunder Bay Minor Football, Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association and more call this centrally located stadium their home, in addition to large scale events and tournaments. 

Advertising opportunities include:

  • Fort William Stadium Video Scoreboard 
  • Press Box Signage
  • Top of Stands Banners
  • Foyer Banners
  • Washrooms and Hallway Posters

Advertising at Arenas and Stadia

 
For pricing and availability please contact Samantha Stovel, Customer Service & Marketing Coordinator at (807) 633-6800 or email samantha.stovel@thunderbay.ca.

Contact Us

Arenas & Stadia
Victoriaville Civic Centre 111 Syndicate Ave S. Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 6S4
807-625-3062