The following facilities and equipment are available for rent through the City of Yellowknife:
| Facilities |
Equipment |
|
|
- Parks
- Ski chalet
- Swimming pool
- Bleachers
- Security barricades
|
Availability and Bookings
You can arrange to book a facility in person at the locations below, by filling out our online Facility Booking Request Form, by contacting the booking clerk at 669-3457, or by contacting the pool at 920-5683 during regular business hours. At this time you are not able to view availability online.
*Please note, weekend bookings must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday in order to be processed on time.
| Locations |
Days |
Time |
| City Hall |
Monday through Friday |
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Yellowknife Fieldhouse |
Monday through Friday |
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Ruth Inch Memorial Pool |
Monday through Friday |
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Liquor Permission
If you wish to serve alcohol when renting a City facility, you must obtain permission from the City prior to applying for a liquor license. Please complete and submit the Liquor Permission Agreement form to admin@yellowknife.ca. You must also include a layout of your event (tables, staging, chairs, bar, etc.) with your submission.
Rates
Ice Arena Rental Fees
| Ice Arena Rental | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Adult (prime) |
$218.00 |
| Adult (non prime*) |
$163.75 |
| Youth (prime) |
$109.00 |
| Youth (non prime*) |
$81.75 |
| Adult/Youth (prime) |
$163.75 |
| Adult/Youth (non-prime*) |
$122.75 |
| Commercial Rate |
$281.25 |
Prime time is from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.
*non-prime is 75% of prime fee
Non-Ice Arena Rental (sports activity) Fees
| Non-Ice Arena Rental (sports activity) | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Adult |
$118.50 |
| Adult/Youth |
$88.75 |
| Youth |
$59.25 |
Main Floor Rental (non-ice activity) Fees
| Main Floor Rental (non-ice activity) | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
|
Special Events: Non-profit group (Additional services at cost)
|
$2,219.25/day |
| Special Events: Profit or commercial group (Additional services at cost) |
$3,409.25/day |
| Auxiliary power supply (reel/day) - YKCA only |
$51.75/day |
| 'A' Frame connector/power cart connection |
$199.00/day |
| Skate sharpener space |
N/A |
| Bank machine space |
$199.00/month |
Multiplex Rental
| Multiplex Full Facility Rental | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
|
This rate applies when all elements of the facility are booked by a single user (i.e. both arenas, gym, meeting room, and lobby)
includes up to 400 chairs and 160 tables
|
$5,680.75/day |
|
Maintenance/Damage Deposit
|
A $1,000.00 maintenance/ damage deposit is required for full facility rentals. The deposit will be refunded following an inspection of the facility by a representative of the Community Services Department. |
Portable Floor Rental Fee
| Portable Floor Rental | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| One day (includes set-up and take-down |
$2,310.50/day |
| Each additional day |
$1,264.50/day |
Other Arena Fees
| Other | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Arena lobby |
$22.00/hour
$274.75/day
|
| Non-profit group: Exclusive use of YKCA parking lot (includes full access to arena washrooms, provided that the rental does not conflict with any regularly scheduled events or programs being held in existing facilities) |
$925.00/day + $500.00 refundable deposit Commercial or Profit
|
| Profit or commercial group: Exclusive use of YKCA parking lot (includes full access to arena washrooms, provided that the rental does not conflict with any regularly scheduled events or programs being held in existing facilities) |
$1,761.75/day + $1,000.00
refundable deposit
|
*Please note that only Coca Cola products are permitted in the Multiplex. Thank you to Yellowknife Beverages for their sponsorship of this facility.
Classrooms & Multiplex PSAV Room Fees
| Classrooms & Multiplex PSAV Room | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Adult |
$27.75/hour |
| Youth/Adult |
$20.75/hour |
| Youth |
$14.25/hour |
| PSAV Meeting Room - Corporate |
$68.50/hour |
Equipment Rental Fees
| Item | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Security barricade |
$66.75/10 sections plus $200 damage deposit
|
| Snow Fencing (100') |
$33.25/100’ |
| Delivery/Pick-up charge and/or additional staff |
$80.25/hour |
Fieldhouse Rentals
| Rental | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Commercial/For-profit group |
$281.25/hour
$3,409.50/day
|
| Adults (prime) |
$152.75/hour |
| Adults (non-prime*) |
$114.50/hour |
| Adults (off season**) |
$76.50/hour |
| Youth (prime) |
$76.50/hour |
| Youth (non-prime*) |
$57.25/hour |
| Youth (off season**) |
$38.00/hour |
| Adult/Youth (prime) |
$114.50/hour |
| Adult/Youth (non-prime*) |
$86.00/hour |
| Adult/Youth (off season**) |
$57.25/hour |
| Climbing Wall - Adult |
$152.75/hour |
| Climbing Wall - Youth |
$76.50/hour |
| Climbing Wall - Adult/Youth |
$114.50/hour |
| Fieldhouse Indoor Field |
$2,768.00/field |
Prime time is from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.
*non-prime is 75% of prime fee
**off season: May 1 to August 30
**Please note that only Pepsi products are permitted in the Fieldhouse. Thank you to Territorial Beverages for their sponsorship of this facility.
Parker Park ball diamonds; St. Joseph, Wm. McDonald & Range Lake school soccer fields fees
| Parker Park ball diamonds; St. Joseph, Wm. McDonald & Range Lake school soccer fields | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Adult season use |
$340.00/team |
| Youth season use |
$170.00/team |
| Adult Casual Use |
$47.75/hour |
| Adult/Youth Casual Use |
$34.75/hour |
| Youth Casual use |
$24.00/hour |
| Adult tournament (per diamond) |
$274.75/day |
| Adult/Youth tournament (per diamond) |
$206.00/day |
| Youth tournament (per diamond) |
$137.50/day |
Tenants are responsible for their own infield maintenance.
Folk on Rocks Fees
| Folk on Rocks Fees | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Folk on the Rocks site rentals |
$282.50/day |
| Folk on the Rocks sewer pump out |
$142.50/day |
A $500.00 refundable maintenance deposit is required upon booking. Lessee is responsible for supply of water, security, electricity and washroom pump outs.
Large Gym Fees
| Large Gyms (Sir John, St. Pat's, Weledeh) | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Youth |
$37.25/50 min. |
| Youth/Adult |
$56.00/50 min. |
| Adult |
$74.75/50 min. |
Medium Gym Fees
| Medium Gyms (J.H. Sissons, Range Lake, St. Joseph, Willliam McDonald, Multiplex) | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Youth |
$26.50/50 min. |
| Youth/Adult |
$40.00/50 min. |
| Adult |
$53.00/50 min. |
Small Gym Fees
| Small Gyms (Mildred Hall, N.J. Macpherson) | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Youth |
$20.75/50 mi |
| Youth/Adult |
$31.75/50 min |
| Adult |
$42.00/50 min |
Multiplex Gym Fees
| Multiplex Gym - Corporate, Bingos & Fundraising (Tradeshows, Conferences, Parties, Private Functions, Weddings, Dances, Concerts, Cabarets, etc.)* | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Daily gym rental rate (8 hours) |
$1,064.75 |
| Hourly rate (maximum of 7 hours) |
$124.75 |
| Floor coverings |
$160.50 |
*including tradeshows, conferences, parties, private functions, weddings, dances, concerts, cabarets, etc.
Tables, chairs, stage, etc. extra
Tournaments/Special Events Fees
| Tournaments/Special Events | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Large gym - Adult |
$600.25/day |
| Large gym - Youth |
$300.00/day |
| Medium gym* - Adult |
$509.75/day |
| Medium gym* - Youth |
$255.00/day |
*other than Multiplex gym
Commercial Special Events Fees
| Commercial Special Events | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Weledeh or St. Patrick's school Twin |
$200.00/hour/per side |
| Weledeh or St. Patrick's gymnasium complex |
$1,113.75 per side
|
| Weledeh or St. Patrick’s School Complex twin gym |
$2,131.50/day
|
Rotary Waterfront Park Fees
| Rotary Waterfront Park (day use area), City Hall back lawn, City Hall Front Lawn Government Dock * | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Hourly rental |
$43.25 |
| Half day |
$172.00 |
| Full day |
$344.25 |
Government Dock Fees
| Government Dock | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Seasonal Vending |
$653.00 |
| Canoe Storage |
$261.00 |
Other outdoor facilities Fees
| Other outdoor facilities* | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Tennis Club seasonal court rental |
$1,156.75/season |
| Float Plane Dock rental |
$1,107.25/year |
*For all park facility rentals, there is a $500.00 refundable maintenance deposit. Lessee is responsible for supply of water, security, electricity and washroom pump outs.
Please contact the pool at (867) 920-5683 or by email for all rental inquiries.
RIMP Fees - Group Rentals
| Rental type | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Adult Private (prime) |
$235.75/hour |
| Adult Private (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$177.00/hour |
| Adult Shared (prime: 50% prime) |
$117.75/hour |
| Adult Shared (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$88.25/hour |
| Adult Lane Rental (prime) |
$47.00/hour |
| Adult Lane Rental (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$35.25/hour |
| Youth (prime) |
$117.75/hour |
| Youth (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$88.25/hour |
| Youth Shared (prime) |
$59.00/hour |
| Youth Shared (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$44.00/hour |
| Youth Lane Rental (prime) |
$23.75/hour |
| Youth Lane Rental (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$17.75/hour |
| Adult/Youth Private (prime) |
$177.00/hour |
| Adult/ Youth Private (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$132.50/hour |
| Adult/Youth Shared (prime) |
$88.25/hour |
| Adult/Youth Shared (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$66.50/hour |
| Adult Youth Lane Rental (prime) |
$35.25/hour |
| Adult Youth Lane Rental (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$26.50/hour |
| Commercial/For Profit (prime) |
$338.00/hour |
| Commercial/For Profit Group (non-prime: 75% of prime) |
$253.75/hour |
| Sundeck* (barbeque included) |
$47.75/hour |
| Additional lifeguards |
$66.50/hour |
- Youth means a person between 7 and 17 years of age; or a person who holds a valid student card.
- Adult means a person between 18-59 years of age.
- Student means a person with a valid student card issued by an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Senior means a person 60 years of age and older.
- Prime time is from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. Non-prime time is from midnight to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and from midnight to 8:00 a.m. on weekends.
- Rental is 50 minutes with 10 minutes allocated for clean-up.
- Private rentals are non-exclusive so there may be other activities happening (e.g. swimming lessons, deck rental, use of hot tub or showers).
- Shared rentals are two or more groups using the facility or shared pool time during a Public or Family Swim.
- *All solarium and deck rentals must include the additional lifeguard fee for clean-up and supervision
- An additional lifeguard will be required if the renter wishes to use the ice mat during their rental period or the rental exceeds the 35 person limit which is included in the fee calculation.
- The cost for larger rentals is calculated based on the number of guards required to supervise the rental and the length of the rental. 1 (one) additional lifeguard fee per hour is charged for each additional 35 people added to a rental.
Somba K'e Civic Plaza Fees
| Somba K'e Civic Plaza Fees | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Amphitheatre - hourly rental |
$81.00 |
| Amphitheatre - half day |
$325.25 |
| Amphitheatre - full day |
$649.25 |
| Service Building - hourly rental** |
$41.25/hour
|
| Service Building - half day** |
$165.00/half day |
| Service Building - full day** |
$329.25/full day |
**Outside of regular operating hours
Please contact the library at (867) 920-5642 or by email to book one of the rooms listed.
Public Library Room Rental Fees
| Meeting room | Fee Effective September 1, 2024 |
|---|
| Non-profit group |
No charge
|
| For-profit group |
$547.00/day
$273.50/half day
$68.25/hour
|
| Adult |
$27.75/hour |
| Adult/Youth |
$20.75/hour |
| Youth |
$14.25/hour |
| Writer's Room - For Profit User |
$14.75/hour |
Payment Options
- Credit cards are required for phone, email or online bookings.
- Credit cards, debit and cash are accepted in person.
A $500.00 maintenance/damage deposit fee is required for all liquor licensed events at all City facilities. The deposit will be refunded following an inspection by a representative of the Community Services Department.
