Skip to main content Skip to footer

Ice and Dry Pad Rentals

You can book time at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre or the Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena to hold your hockey tournament, banquet or other special event in the City of Kenora.

Ice rentals

Open ice times are available at both Moncrief Construction Sports Centre arena and Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena throughout the season. View the Ice Allocation Policy to learn how we manage and distribute ice time for all users.

In the fall and winter, there is limited ice availability at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre or Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena. To request ice availability or book the space for private events, such as parties, concerts, banquets, corporate events and sporting events, please call 807-467-2987, or email the Community Program Supervisor

All ice bookings require full payment on the day of purchase. You can come in or pay over the phone.

Ice rental rates

View our hourly rates for ice rentals. Taxes are extra.

Prime time hours are:

  • Monday to Friday, 6 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Non-prime time hours are:

  • Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and after 10 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday, 6 to 8 a.m. and after 10 p.m.

Ice rental rates

Ice rental rates

Resident - minor recreation (17 years and under)

$112.92

Resident - minor game/tournament/special event (17 years and under)

$122.60

Resident - adult recreation (18 years and over)

$157.09

Resident - adult game, tournament, or special event (18 years and over)

$166.40

Non-resident - recreation

$187.95

Non-resident - game, tournament, or special event

$199.80

Rental types Rates per hour

Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena

Summer ice rental rate
Rental type Rate per hour
Summer ice $194.36

Dry pad rentals

In the summer, you can book our dry pad at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre or Bowman Electric Keewatin Memorial Arena. All types of events are welcome including concerts, banquets, corporate events and sporting events.

Complete the Special Events application and submit to our Community Program Supervisor.

Application process

  • Apply a minimum of three months before your event
  • Prepare to include a non-refundable deposit of $500
  • Purchase appropriate insurance coverage for your event
  • Review all terms and conditions

Approvals and permits from outside agencies may be required by:

  1. Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
  2. City of Kenora business licence
  3. City of Kenora Council
  4. Fire and Emergency Services
  5. Northwestern Health Unit food services permit
  6. OPP

Dry pad rental rates

View our hourly rates to rent the dry pads. Taxes are extra.

Dry pad rental rates

Dry pad rental rates
Description Rates per hour

Minor (17 years and under)

$25.00

Adult (18 years and over)

$40.00

Resident - special event – day rental with liquor

$800.00

Resident - special event – day rental without liquor

$550.00

Resident - special event set-up and take down – day rental

$300.00

Non-resident - special event – day rental with liquor

$900.00

Non-resident - special event – day rental without liquor

$650.00

Non-resident - special event set-up and take down – day rental

$325.00

Contact Recreation

Moncrief Construction Sports Centre
18 Mike Richards Way
Kenora, Ontario P9N 1L2

Phone: 807-467-2087

6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday

Walking track open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (temporarily closed until fall 2025)

Closed on Holidays unless posted.

A City of Kenora Department
Kenora Lake of the Woods Corporate Logo

Stay in the know

Subscribe to stay informed about what matters to you. Get the latest news, alerts, events from the City of Kenora, and choose to receive The City Compass eNewsletter directly in your email inbox.

This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.