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The Yellowknife Community Arena is open from October to the Easter weekend each year. It is located at 6004 Franklin Avenue.

Amenities

  • 1 ice surface (85 by 185 feet)
  • 5 change rooms
  • Concession

In addition to the regular ice rentals in the winter, it is often used for special events such as concerts, bingos, dry grad and MMA fights.

Floor plans

  • YKCA Level 1
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Rentals

Current rates can be viewed below.  For additional information about availability and bookings, please visit our Bookings and Rentals page or contact the Booking Clerk.

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
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