Meeting Rooms
A variety of rooms are available at each of our arenas that could accommodate community meetings, recreation programs, fundraising events and other special activities. These rooms vary in size to accommodate groups up to as many as 150 people.
Contact either the Pete Palangio Arena or the Memorial Gardens Arena to confirm availability.
Auditorium Rentals
This is the perfect place for your next family wedding, anniversary or retirement party. The facility offers the flexibility of hiring your own caterer and running your own bar (licensed through a special occasion permit). This room seats 150+ for dinner. Amenities include: microwave, fridge, dishwasher, tables, chairs and an elevator.
For more information on booking your special event, please contact either the Pete Palangio or Memorial Gardens Arena.
Insurance Requirements
All of our renters are required to provide a copy of their $5 million general liability insurance naming ‘The Corporation of the City of North Bay’ as an additional insured. This can be purchased through such companies as North Bay’s Brokerlink. Attached is a link to their website which you can use to secure your insurance once you’ve received a permit number for your rental. http://northbay.instantriskcoverage.com/
Facility Rental Payments
All facility rental payments are due 7 days prior to the rental date. Payment can be made over the phone with Visa or Mastercard or you can stop in at Pete Palangio or Memorial Gardens during the regular business day to pay debit or cash.
Room Rental Rates
The following rates are in effect from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
Additional fees may apply depending on the event/set up requirements.
HST is to be added.
Rates increase annually as of September 1st.
Meeting Room |
Rental Fee |
| Auditorium (Meeting Room) | $102.33 |
| Auditorium (Non-Licensed Event) | $293.01 |
| Auditorium (Licensed Event) | $390.67 |
| Boardroom - 3 Hours | $28.73 |
| Boardroom - Half Day / 5 Hours | $61.44 |
| Boardroom - Full Day / 9 Hours | $102.33 |
| Boardroom - Weekend / 48 Hours | $168.50 |
| Boardroom - Weekly / 168 Hours | $252.73 |
| Lounge (Licensed Event) | $160.46 |
| Special Event (i.e. Birthday Party, Baby Shower) (Room only) - 3 Hours | $61.44 |
| Special Event (Room with Ice Rental) - 3 Hours | $28.73 plus ice rental fee |
The following rates are in effect from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
Additional fees may apply depending on the event/set up requirements.
HST is to be added.
Rates increase annually as of September 1st.
Meeting Room |
Rental Fee |
| Auditorium (Meeting Room) | $105.40 |
| Auditorium (Non-Licensed Event) | $301.80 |
| Auditorium (Licensed Event) | $402.39 |
| Boardroom - 3 Hours | $29.59 |
| Boardroom - Half Day / 5 Hours | $63.28 |
| Boardroom - Full Day / 9 Hours | $105.40 |
| Boardroom - Weekend / 48 Hours | $173.55 |
| Boardroom - Weekly / 168 Hours | $260.31 |
| Lounge (Licensed Event) | $165.28 |
| Special Event (i.e. Birthday Party, Baby Shower) (Room only) - 3 Hours | $63.28 |
| Special Event (Room with Ice Rental) - 3 Hours | $29.59 plus ice rental fee |
Municipal Alcohol Policy
Below is the Municipal Alcohol Policy with guidelines on hosting your liquor licensed event.
Contacts
Memorial Gardens Sports Arena
Pete Palangio Arena