Location: 605 Cliffe St.
Willie O'Ree Place is a fully accessible, state-of-the art facility that features two NHL-sized ice surfaces, 11 large dressing rooms, offices for officials and event organizers, an indoor walking track, three rooms for community use, canteens operated by the Nashwaaksis Y's Men Club, the Fredericton YMCA Northside Wellness Centre, and a seasonal youth centre and indoor skateboard park. In addition, this facility houses Fredericton's Celebration of Sport.
The complex was officially named Willie O'Ree Place in a public ceremony January 16, 2008 in honour of the former Fredericton man who became the first black person to play in the National Hockey League 50 years ago.
Walking Track
The walking track is open 6am - 9pm Monday to Friday and 8am - 9pm on Saturday and Sunday. Please note, during paid ice events track users may be required to pay the event admission fee.
Community Rooms
Three spacious community rooms are available for special events. Each individual room has the capacity to host up to 60 people in theatre-style seating or 40 people around tables. For larger events, all three rooms can be opened up to accommodate up to 200.
Available Hours: 8am – 10pm
Rate: $22.50/hr per room
Set-up/capacity per room
- 40 people theatre style/rows of chairs
- 60 people round tables, seats of 8
- 40 people rows of tables
- 30 people boardroom/U shaped set up
- 60 people open space, no tables and chairs
All three rooms
- 120 people round tables, seats of 8
- 200 people open space
Included at no extra charge (must be requested beforehand)
- Projectors & screens
- Wifi
- Podium
- Set-up of tables and chairs
- Wireless microphone (available in all three rooms together or room #3)
Northside Youth Centre
NYC will be open summer 2023 from Jun 30 - Sep 7. The same great space with a few changes.