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?

What’s Happening at Rec this April? 2026

March 31, 2026

New month, more programming! Here’s what’s happening at Rec this April!

Thunderbirds Sweep Top Spot at U SPORTS Championships!

March 23, 2026

Our Thunderbirds finished the season on top of Canadian university swimming with both the men’s and women’s winning back-to-back national titles.

What’s Happening at Rec this March? 2026

February 25, 2026

Kick off your Spring with UBC Rec! From Storm the Wall to our Try It & Love It Class – find what moves you this month!

Celebrating Our Community: What Are You Grateful For?

February 23, 2026

In mid-February, we put out the question to our UBC Rec Community: Today, what are you grateful for? Over 1000 gratitudes from our community were shared with us. Check out some of the highlights here!

Annual Pool Closure | Mar 27 – Apr 26

February 4, 2026

The UBC Aquatic Centre’s Annual Pool Closure will take place from Friday, March 27 at 5:00PM – Sunday, April 26 inclusive.