Summer is almost here! Check out what UBC Recreation has to offer to kick off this new season!
We have a variety of activities to get you moving all month long!
Cultural Crawls
June 5, 19 & 25
In support of the 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge, the Move U Crew has launched a new walking/wheeling series this summer: Cultural Crawls with the Move U Crew! Each “crawl” will highlight a culturally-themed and wheelchair accessible walk within Vancouver to explore the culturally hidden gems of Vancouver for FREE, including:
- The Historic Chinatown Walking Tour in partnership with Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
- The Really Gay History Tour in partnership with Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours
- The Decolonization Tour in partnership with Belkin Art Gallery
Photo Credit: Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours
Tower Beach Walk
June 12, 2024
Join us for a FREE walk to Tower Beach with the Move U Crew! This trail boasts beautiful scenery. Please note that we will take our time coming up the stairs and breaks are encouraged.
Pacific Spirit Walk
June 26, 2024
Pacific Spirit Park is a beautiful well-marked forest located right here beside UBC with 73km worth of walking trails! In this walk the Move U Crew will show you a short walk in Pacific Spirit that you can fit into your lunch break!
Fall Programs Viewable Online
Look ahead to Fall 2024!
From tennis and skating/hockey to aquatics and fitness, UBC Recreation has something for everyone. If you are looking into any of those activities, mark your calendars for the following important dates:
- Programs Viewable Online | June 27 @ 1PM
- Programs Open For Registration | July 9 @ 1PM
Registration information for UBC student programs such as Intramurals Events and Leagues will be available in late August.
Stay Active with UBC Rec!
Check offerings happening all month long
Thunderbird Summer Leagues
The Thunderbird Summer Soccer, Roundnet and Softball Leagues offer rolling registration throughout the summer and it’s open to UBC Students, Faculty & Staff and community members! If you are interested in playing soccer please send an email to intramurals.info@ubc.ca
Drop-In Opportunities
Check out different activities across campus to stay active. They are FREE for all UBC Students:
- SRC Drop-In Sports: badminton, basketball, futsal, volleyball and more.
- Drop-In Studio Time: table tennis, individual dance, individual martial arts practice, and functional use.
- Drop-In Swimming: explore one of the pools in the UBC Aquatic Centre.
Please note, the Thunderbird Arena will be closed for the month of June and all drop-in activity will be unavailable.
Group Fitness Classes
Do you have a fitness membership? If so, you can join any Group Fitness Classes for FREE! You can participate in spin, yoga, pilates classes or bootcamps all week long!
