Arenas and Outdoor Skating

The City maintains many outdoor skating rinks throughout the city. The rinks are weather dependent and are typically open from mid-December through mid-March. Ice conditions change with the weather and rinks may close without notice. For outdoor rink booking requests, email outdoorrinkbooking@thunderbay.ca

Overview of arenas

The City of Thunder Bay typically has six municipal arenas available for rental: Fort William Gardens, Delaney Arena, Current River Arena, Grandview Arena, Neebing Arena and the Port Arthur Arena.

• Ice Rental Season starts October 1 to April 15.
• Building Rentals are also available during the off-season.
• One Arena remains open throughout the summer months.

Please click to view AVAILABLE ICE TIMES. Email the Facility Booking Coordinator for inquiries and bookings.

Arena directory

Public skating

Join us for weekly public skates! Start date is to be determined. Helmets are required for all public skates.

Visit our Public Skate Page for the skating schedule.

About Fort William Gardens

The Fort William Gardens is one of the six arenas operated by the City of Thunder Bay. It has the largest seating capacity in the district and is a complete multi-purpose facility capable of hosting a variety of events. It plays hosts to various local home teams including the Lakehead University Thunderwolves, Thunder Bay North Stars and Thunder Bay Skating Academy (formerly FWFSC).

Advertise with Arenas & Stadia

Be where the action is!

Did you know that 7 out of 10 spectators can correctly identify a product that has been advertised to them at a sporting event?

With an average of 134,868 users annually, advertising at the City of Thunder Bay's arenas and Fort William Stadium is the perfect way for you to reach a captive market and associate your brand with the excitement of sport and events!

City of Thunder Bay arenas

Neebing, Current River, Grandview, Delaney, and Port Arthur Arenas all play host to a number of programs and events including minor and adult hockey, public skating and figure skating.

Advertising opportunities include:

• Rink Boards
• In Ice Logos
• Zamboni
• Billboard Signage
• Washroom, Lobby, and Dressing Room Posters

Fort William Stadium

With a 3,500 spectator capacity, Fort William Stadium sees over 30,000 visitors every year. Thunder Bay Minor Football, Superior Secondary Schools Athletic Association and more call this centrally located stadium their home, in addition to large scale events and tournaments.

Advertising opportunities include:

• Fort William Stadium Video Scoreboard
• Press Box Signage
• Top of Stands Banners
• Foyer Banners
• Washrooms and Hallway Posters

For pricing and availability please contact Samantha Stovel, Customer Service & Marketing Coordinator at (807) 633-6800 or email samantha.stovel@thunderbay.ca.