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