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 COVID-19:

Following the latest recommendations from the Government of the Northwest Territories, Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO), the City of Yellowknife (the City) is pleased to announce the reopening of City facilities and select programming. Effective Saturday, January 22, 2022, facilities will begin opening to the public. Opening hours may differ and additional restrictions will remain in place in line with OCPHO orders. 

See the latest City facilities schedule below:

Fieldhouse

Indoor track will be open for use during regular operating hours from Saturday, January 22, 2022. Indoor fields are available for family/household rentals only (no mixing of households permitted pursuant to OCPHO).  

Multiplex

Ice times are available for family/household rentals only (no mixing of households permitted pursuant to OCPHO) from Saturday, January 22, 2022, during regular operating hours.

Programs

Select City programming will resume but high-risk activities continue to be suspended.

The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool and Yellowknife Community Arena remain closed at this time.

 

Masks or facial coverings are mandatory on Yellowknife Public Transit, and in all indoor City facilities as directed by the OCPHO. Screening, proof of vaccination, physical distancing and capacity restrictions remain in place. 

The City's top priorities remain public and staff safety and residents are encouraged to follow all public health orders and guidelines issued by the OCPHO.  For the latest City information on COVID-19, visit www.yellowknife.ca/covid-19.

 

Interested in running a Drop-in Program?

The City of Yellowknife offers a variety of drop-in programming such as Soccer, Ultimate, and Pickleball. We are currently seeking residents who share an interest or skill that would be interested in running sessions as available. Commitment can be as little as 90 minutes a week!

New program suggestions are always welcome. For more information, email cs@yellowknife.ca.

Admission Fees

Consolidated Facilities Fees

Fee Effective September 1, 2021
CategorySingle AdmissionPunch Pass (Min 10 passes)11 WEEK FLEXI PASS22 WEEKS FLEXI PASS21 MONTH FLEXI PASS (-5%)23 MONTH FLEXI PASS (-5%)26 MONTH FLEXI PASS (-10%)2ONE YEAR FLEXI PASS (-15%)3
Under 2 yrs  Free N/A Free Free  Free  Free  Free  Free 
Preschool (2-6) $5.00  15% discount $9.50 $17.25 $31.00 $89.00 $168.25 $314.75
Youth (7-17) $6.00  15% discount $12.50  $23.00 $42.25 $120.00 $233.50 $429.25
Student** $7.00  15% discount $15.50 $27.50 $51.00 $144.75 $274.25 $518.25
Adult (18-59) $8.25  15% discount $19.50  $35.25 $64.50  $183.75 $348.00 $657.50
Seniors (60+) $7.00  15% discount $15.50 $27.50 $51.00 $144.75 $274.25 $518.25
Family  $17.50  N/A N/A N/A $140.00 $399.25 $757.00 $1,429.75
Playgroup $18.75 15% discount  $56.25 $101.25 $185.25 $527.75 $1,000.25 $1,888.75
Aquafit $9.75 15% discount   $24.75 $44.25 $81.25 $232.75 $441.00 $833.25

*Family (for admission purposes) is one or two guardians and their children.

**A Playgroup consists of one adult and up to a maximum of 6 children. The Flexi Pass may be used for Drop-in Sports and Christmas Drop-in Sports, as well as the following: indoor playground, walking/running track (Fieldhouse); Public skate, Parent & Tot skate, Adult skate, and Adult shinny (Multiplex); Public skate (Yellowknife Community Arena); Noon swim & splash, Public swim, Family swim, Adult swim, Lane swim, Aqua Jog (Ruth Inch Memorial Pool). Fees include G.S.T. Available for purchase at Ruth Inch Memorial Pool, Multiplex, and the Fieldhouse .

For more information or to register, please contact the City at (867) 669-3457. Registration for City of Yellowknife Recreation Programs is also available online.

Available Programs

 

      

Drop-in Activities

Program Day Time Location Updates

Pickleball

 Mon - Fri 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Gym

Not available during current Public Health Order

 
Tennis

Wed, Thur, Fri

 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Fieldhouse

NWTel Field

Not available during current Public Health Order.  
Climbing Wall Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Fieldhouse

Not available during current Public Health Order.  
Climbing Wall Sat-Sun 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fieldhouse Not available during current Public Health Order.  
Play Area Mon-Fi 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fieldhouse

 Not available during current Public Health Order.  
Play Area Sat-Sun  9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Fieldhouse Not available during current Public Health Order.  

Skating 

Weekend Skating Schedule
Program Day Time Location Updates
Public Skate Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

 Cancelled until further notice
Family Skate Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

 Cancelled until further notice
Public Skate Sunday 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

 Cancelled until further notice
Weekday Skating Schedule
ProgramDayTimeLocationUpdates
Public Skate Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

 Cancelled until further notice
Public Skate Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Ed Jeske Arena

 Cancelled until further notice
Adult Shinny Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

 Cancelled until further notice

 *Skating Schedule last updated January 8, 2022

 

What to Expect

Registration and check-in

Upon arrival at the facility, please check-in with the front desk for payment. All facility users must fill out a COVID Contact Tracing form prior to entering the building. 

You will be required to follow certain protocols based on the facility you are using:

For Tennis, Basketball, Pickleball, and Ultimate

After checking in, go to your assigned player bench to change footwear and play.  After activity you have 10 minutes to leave the facility.

Please bring your own equipment, only Pickleball paddles are available for rent.

For Shiny

After checking in, go to your assigned dressing room no more than 15 minutes prior. After activity you have 15 minutes to leave the facility.

For Public Skates

After checking in, there will be chairs placed 2m apart for you to change into appropriate footwear.  There are no dressing rooms available.

For Public Swims

Regular pool operating hours will continue at this time with staff monitoring the water every hour, and sanitizing all touchpoints and surfaces several times a day. We ask residents who become ill to stay home and look after themselves and encourage those you know are sick to do the same. The main pool and hot tub facilities will be available for use. 

 

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Hours of Operation

Winter Hours effective following the Labour Day Weekend
until prior to the Victoria Day Weekend (September to May)
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Summer Hours effective following the Victoria Day Weekend
until prior to the Labour Day Weekend (May to September)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Mailing Address & Phone Numbers

Yellowknife City Hall
4807 - 52 Street, P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4

Switchboard - (867) 920-5600
Mayor/City Manager - (867) 920-5634
Booking Clerk - (867) 669-3457
Municipal Enforcement (MED) - (867) 920-5630
After Hours (MED) - (867) 920-2737
After Hours (Public Works) - (867) 920-5699

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