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The Aquatic Centre is happy to provide a variety of spaces which can be rented out for meetings, training sessions and events. Note that the Aquatic Centre does not offer private/shared pool or lane rentals. 

Rental spaces

Multipurpose rooms

  • Two rooms located on the first floor
  • Each room has the capacity of 30 people with tables/chairs, or 40-45 people theatre style
  • Each room comes with tables, chairs, plugs and a sink
  • These rooms are located side by side and can be combined into one big room
  • A portable TV can be requested (free of charge)
  • Suitable for meetings, training sessions and events (e.g. birthday parties)

Meeting room

  • One, smaller room located on the second floor
  • Capacity of 12-15 with tables/chairs, 20 people theatre style
  • Comes with tables, chairs and plugs
  • A portable TV can be requested (free of charge)
  • Suitable for meetings and training sessions only

Patio rentals

The Aquatic Centre has a beautiful, spacious patio for anyone wishing to get a bit of fresh air between swims in the summer. The patio comes equipped with a barbecue and can be rented from June 1 to August 31, weather permitting.

Birthday parties and catering

  • Birthday parties can be hosted in one or both of the multipurpose rooms combined
  • Attendees can attend a regularly scheduled open swim at regular admission
  • Hosts can bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • We encourage hosts to consider the canteen operator, My African Cuisine in YK, for catering services. For catering inquiries, please contact MyAfricanCuisine@gmail.com
  • Check out My African Cuisine's canteen menu and birthday party menu
Bookings

How to make a booking

Bookings for the multipurpose rooms, the meeting room, the patio and the portable TV can all be made in-person at the Aquatic Centre or at the Fieldhouse, over the phone by calling a Booking Clerk at (867) 920-5683 or (867) 669-3457, or by submitting a booking request form.

Community or sport organizations can request pool and lane rentals by contacting the Aquatic Centre. These rentals may be accommodated depending on availability. 

For all bookings, payment is due in full at the time of the reservation.

Rental information and guidelines

  • Rentals for the multipurpose rooms, the meeting room and the patio must be cancelled 5 days in advance for a refund
  • Community or sport organizations who have made a pool or lane booking must cancel 10 days in advance for a refund
  • The Aquatic Centre does not have a kitchen
  • Hosts can bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • We encourage hosts to consider the canteen operator (My African Cuisine in YK) for catering services. A variety of menu options and party packages are available
  • Birthday party attendees are welcome to use the Aquatic Centre pools and amenities with the public and at the cost of regular admission, no private/shared pool or lane rentals are available 
  • All rentals must follow the facility’s rules and safety guidelines
Pricing

 

Rental typeFee effective September 2, 2024Fee effective September 1, 2025
Adult group rate for room rental $27.75/hour $28.50/hour
Youth group rate for room rental $14.25/hour $14.25/hour
Youth/adult group rate for room rental $20.75/hour  $21.50/hour
Commercial group rate for room rental $68.25/hour $70.25/hour
Adult group rate for Aquatic Centre room A & B (prime) $55.50/hour $57.00/hour
Adult group rate for Aquatic Centre room A & B (non-prime) $41.50/hour $42.75/hour
Youth group rate for Aquatic Centre room A & B (prime) $27.75/hour $28.50/hour
Youth group rate for Aquatic Centre room A & B (non-prime) $20.75/hour $21.25/hour
Youth/adult group rate for Aquatic Centre room A & B (prime) $41.50/hour $42.75/hour
Youth/adult group rate for Aquatic Centre room A & B (non-prime) $31.25/hour $32.00/hour
Commercial group rate for Aquatic Centre room A & B $137.00/hour $141.00/hour
Adult or youth rate for Aquatic Centre patio (barbecue included) $47.75/hour $49.25/hour
Commercial rate for Aquatic Centre patio (barbecue included) $95.50/hour $98.50/hour

Definitions for room rentals 

  • Room rentals: when Aquatic Centre isn't specified, refers to one room either in the Aquatic Centre, the Multiplex or a classroom 
  • Adult group: refers to adults 18-59 years of age
  • Youth group: refers to kids 7-17 years of age; or a person of any age with a valid student card
  • Youth/adult group: refers to when the group is half youth and half adult
  • Commercial: refers to a for profit group or organization that is not a registered society with the GNWT
  • Aquatic Centre A and B: refers to renting both multipurpose rooms, either separately or combined into one bigger room
  • Prime: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays, and operational hours on weekends
  • Non-prime: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays 
  • When not specified, pricing applies to bookings during prime and non-prime hours

 

 

 

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