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Multiplex

Multiplex

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The Multiplex is a busy multi-purpose recreation facility located at 41 Kam Lake Road. 

Amenities
  • Ed Jeske Arena - Olympic size ice surface
  • Shorty Brown Arena - NHL size ice surface
  • Yellowknife Gymnastics Club facility
  • DND gym
  • PSAV meeting room
  • Concession
  • Level 1 Fire Evacuation Plan
  • Level 2 Fire Evacuation Plan

Hours of Operation:

Multiplex:

Canada Day Hours 

Friday, July 1 - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

 

Season Dates Hours
Winter Season Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Winter Season Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Updated June 16, 2022

 

Rentals

Current rates can be viewed below.  For additional information, visit our Availability and Bookings page or contact the Booking Clerk. To inquire about booking the gymnastics facility, please contact the Yellowknife Gymnastics Club directly.

Arenas

Sports

Ice Arena Rental Fees
Ice Arena RentalFee Effective September 1, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Adult (prime) $199.50 $205.50
Adult (non prime*) $149.75 $154.25
Youth (prime) $99.75 $102.75
Youth (non prime*) $74.75 $77.00
Adult/Youth (prime) $149.50 $154.25 
Adult/Youth (non-prime*) $112.25 $115.75
Commercial Rate $257.25 $265.00

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, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Adult $108.50 $111.75
Adult/Youth $81.50 $83.75
Youth $54.25 $56.00

Events

Main Floor Rental (non-ice activity) Fees
Main Floor Rental (non-ice activity)Fee Effective September 1, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022

Special Events: Non-profit group (Additional services at cost)

$2,030.25/day $2,091.75/day
Special Events: Profit or commercial group (Additional services at cost) $3,120.00 $3,213.50/day
Auxiliary power supply (reel/day) - YKCA only  $45.50/day $48.75/day
'A' Frame connector/power cart connection  $182.00/day $187.50/day
Skate sharpener space  $182.00/month $187.50/month
Bank machine space  $182.00/month $187.50/month
Multiplex Rental
Multiplex Full Facility RentalFee Effective September 1,2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022

This rate applies when all elements of the facility are booked by a single user (i.e. both arenas, gym, meeting groom, and lobby)

includes up to 400 chairs and 160 tables

$5,198.50/day $5,354.50/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 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 RentalFee Effective September 1, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022
One day (includes set-up and take-down $2,114.50/day $2,178.00/day
Each additional day $1,157.25/day $1,192.00/day
Other Arena Fees
OtherFee Effective September 1, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Arena lobby

$20.25/hour

$251.50/day

$20.75/hour

$259.00/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) $846.25/day +$500 refundable deposit  

$871.75/day + $500.00 refundable deposit

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) $1,611.50/day + $1,000.00 refundable deposit $1,660.75/day + $1,000.00 refundable deposit

Gymnasiums

Large Gym Fees
Large Gyms (Sir John, St. Pat's, Weledeh)Fee Effective September 1, 2021 (per 50 min)Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Youth $34.25 $35.25/50 min
Youth/Adult $51.50 $52.75/50 min
Adult $68.50 $70.50/50 min
Medium Gym Fees
Medium Gyms (J.H. Sissons, Range Lake, St. Joseph, Willliam McDonald, Multiplex)Fee Effective September 1, 2021 (per 50 min)Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Youth $24.25 $25.00/50 min
Youth/Adult $36.50 $37.50/50 min
Adult $48.50 $50.00/50 min
Small Gym Fees
Small Gyms (Mildred Hall, N.J. Macpherson)Fee Effective September 1, 2021 (per 50 min)Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Youth $19.25 $19.75/50 min
Youth/Adult $28.75 $29.75/50 min
Adult $38.25 $39.50/50 min
Multiplex Gym Fees
Multiplex Gym - Corporate, Bingos & Fundraising (Tradeshows, Conferences, Parties, Private Functions, Weddings, Dances, Concerts, Cabarets, etc.)*Fee Effective September 1, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Daily gym rental rate (8 hours) $947.50  $1003.75 
Hourly rate (maximum of 7 hours) $114.00  $117.50
Floor coverings $146.75 $151.25

*including tradeshows, conferences, parties, private functions, weddings, dances, concerts, cabarets, etc.

Tables, chairs, stage, etc. extra

Tournaments/Special Events Fees
Tournaments/Special EventsFee Effective September 1, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Large gym  - Adult $549.25/hour $565.75/day
Large gym - Youth $274.75 $282.75/day
Medium gym* - Adult $466.50 $480.50/day
Medium gym* - Youth $233.25 $282.75/day

*other than Multiplex gym

Commercial Special Events Fees
Commercial Special EventsFee Effective September 1, 2021Fee Effective September 1, 2022
Weledeh/St. Patrick's school Twin $183.00/hour/side $188.50/hour/per side
Weledeh/St. Patrick's gymnasium complex

$1,019.25/side

$1,950.75/day

$1,049.75/per side

$2,009.25/day

**Please note that only Coca Cola products are permitted in the Multiplex. Thank you to Yellowknife Beverages for their sponsorship of this facility.

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