Fort Williams Gardens

About Fort Williams Gardens

The Fort William Gardens is a complete multi-purpose facility with the capability to host a variety of events such as hockey, figure skating, short track speed skating and other sporting events. The building was completely renovated in 1994 and 1995. The Gardens is home to the Lakehead University Thunder Wolves Hockey Team.

Sport Technical Information:
Press Box and designated photographers area
Hospitality Room, VIP area, Media room, Doping control room
600 A electrical
Concerts 4200
Ice events 3630
Basketball 4200
Boxing 4200
The venue has a 25' ceiling, and a 16,100 sq ft traprock floor
Rink Size 190' x 85'
Portable stage 40' x 60' max

Audience Information:
4690-capacity (3371-seated)
Concession

Major Events and Championships hosted:
University Hockey Championships
2001 OFSAA High School Wrestling Championship
Men's National Curling Championships in 1960
Women's Canadian Junior Curling Championships in 1976
Scott Tournament of Hearts in 1996
1967 Memorial Cup Series