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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:
Season Dates Hours
Summer Season Sunday - Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS

Easter Holiday Hours

Friday, April 18, 2025                       12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 19, 2025                   9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 20, 2025                     9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Monday, April 21, 2025                    12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.


 

*Updated January 20, 2025

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, 2024Fee Effective September 1, 2025
Adult (prime) $218.00 $224.50/hour
Adult (non prime*) $163.75 $168.75/hour
Youth (prime) $109.00 $112.25/hour
Youth (non prime*) $81.75 $84.25/hour
Adult/Youth (prime) $163.75 $168.75/hour
Adult/Youth (non-prime*) $122.75 $126.50/hour
Commercial Rate $281.25 $289.75/hour

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, 2024Fee Effective September 1, 2025
Adult $118.50 $122.00/hour
Adult/Youth $88.75 $91.50/hour
Youth $59.25 $61.00/hour
Commercial / For Profit   $156.50/ hour

Events

Main Floor Rental (non-ice activity) Fees
Main Floor Rental (non-ice activity)Fee Effective September 1, 2024Fee Effective September 1, 2025

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

$2,219.25/day $2,285.75/day
Special Events: Profit or commercial group (Additional services at cost) $3,409.25/day $3,511.50/day
Auxiliary power supply (reel/day) - YKCA only $51.75/day $53.25/day
'A' Frame connector/power cart connection $199.00/day $205.00/day
Skate sharpener space N/A N/A
Bank machine space $199.00/month $205.00/month
Multiplex Rental
Multiplex Full Facility RentalFee Effective September 1, 2024Fee Effective September 1, 2025

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

$5,680.75/day $5,851.00/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, 2024Fee Effective September 1, 2025
One day (includes set-up and take-down $2,310.50/day $2,379.75/day
Each additional day $1,264.50/day $1,302.50/day
Other Arena Fees
OtherFee Effective September 1, 2024Fee Effective September 1, 2025
Arena lobby

$22.00/hour

$274.75/day

$22.75/hour

$283.00/day

Non-profit group: Exclusive use of Yellowknife Community Arena, Fieldhouse or Multiplex 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

$952.75/day + $500.00 refundable deposit Commercial or Profit
Profit or commercial group: Exclusive use of Yellowknife Community Arena, Fieldhouse or Multiplex 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

 

$1,814.50/day + $1,000.00

refundable deposit

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 EventsFee 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 EventsFee 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

**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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