Availability and Bookings

The following facilities and equipment are available for rent through the City of Yellowknife:

Facilities	Equipment
Three indoor ice surfaces (Multiplex and Yellowknife Community Arena) Two multi-sport fields (Fieldhouse) Gymnasiums (schools and Multiplex) Classrooms and meeting rooms Outdoor sports fields	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

Arenas

Sports

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

Events

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

Equipment

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

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.

Fields & Ball Diamonds

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 the Rocks site

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.

Gymnasiums

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

Other Outdoor Facilities

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.

Ruth Inch Memorial Pool

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

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

Yellowknife Public Library

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.