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?

Traffic Advisory for Great Trek | Oct 24

October 19, 2026

Plan for road closures and detours from the Great Trek run on Saturday, October 24 from 7:00AM – 1:30PM.

Floating Pumpkin Patch | Oct 25

October 4, 2026

The UBC Aquatic Centre is thrilled to announce that we are running our Floating Pumpkin Patch again! Join us on Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Leisure Pool for an unforgettable experience.

What’s Happening at Rec This October?

September 29, 2026

October is month full of treats so don’t be tricked into missing out on all of the spooky fun!

UBC Aquatic Centre | Upcoming Dates of Note

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!