Welcome to UBC Recreation Aquatics

Jump in to the new UBC Aquatic Centre for drop-in swimming, aquacize fitness classes, swimming lessons, springboard diving lessons, learn to scuba dive, advanced aquatics, and first aid courses.

What’s New?

Victoria Day | Reduced Hours & Closures

May 11, 2026

UBC Recreation’s Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they are planning to visit our facilities.

UBC Aquatic Centre | Competition Pool Closures in May

May 11, 2026

Patrons of the UBC Aquatic Centre are to be advised that the competition pool will be affected on May 16 – 18 and 22 – 23. Please check the schedule before your visit to see the impacts.

UBC Aquatic Centre | Sauna Closure

April 28, 2026

Guests of the UBC Aquatic Centre are to be advised that the sauna will be closed until further notice due to unforeseen maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

UBC Aquatic Centre Re-Opening

April 24, 2026

The UBC Aquatic Centre is pleased to announce that the Annual Preventative Closure (APC) is complete for 2026, and that we are reopening for full spring term with more regular operating hours and programs as of Monday, April 27.

Upcoming Road Closure | May 3

April 22, 2026

The BMO Vancouver Marathon is taking place on May 3. Around UBC, road closures will be in effect between 8AM and 12:30PM.