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?

Recreation & Leisure Pool Closures | Sep 18 & 19

September 18, 2026

Guests of the UBC Aquatic Centre are to be advised that the recreation pool will be closed on September 18 and the leisure pool will be closed on the evening of September 18 & all of September 19 due to unforeseen circumstances.


UBC Aquatic Centre | Fall 2026 Key Facility Dates

September 18, 2026

The facility will see a variety of closures and adjusted hours in September and October. Please see the below dates for full-facility closures and other impacts in the month of October.


Student Nights at the Aquatic Centre are Back This Fall!

September 9, 2026

Starting September 17th, on Thursdays from 8:00 pm onwards, the Aquatic Centre hosts drop-in facility hours exclusively to UBC students!


UBC Aquatic Centre Closure | September 12

September 8, 2026

The facility will be closed to the public Saturday, September 12, 2026 for staff training.


What’s Happening at Rec This September?

August 27, 2026

We’re back to school! Check out all the fun at UBC Rec this September!