UBC Aquatic Centre

6080 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-4501
Email: aquatic.centre@ubc.ca

Hours of Operation

September 1 – December 21*:
Fall Hours

  • Mon: 6:45AM – 9:30PM
  • Tues: 6:30AM – 9:45PM
  • Wed: 6:45AM – 9:30PM
  • Thurs: 6:45AM – 9:45PM
  • Fri: 6:45AM – 7:45PM
  • Sat: 6:30AM – 8:30PM
  • Sun: 7:30AM – 8:30PM

December 22, 2024 – January 1, 2025:
Reduced Hours

  • December 22: 9AM – 5PM
  • December 23: 7AM – 8PM
  • December 24-27: CLOSED
  • December 28: 9AM – 4PM
  • December 29: 9AM – 5PM
  • December 30: 7:30AM – 5PM
  • December 31: 7:30AM – 9:45PM
  • January 1, 2025: CLOSED
  • January 2 & 3: 7AM – 8PM
  • January 4 & 5: 9AM – 5PM

January 6, 2025 – March 28*:
Winter Hours

  • Mon: 6:45AM – 9:30PM
  • Tues: 6:30AM – 9:45PM
  • Wed: 6:45AM – 9:30PM
  • Thurs: 6:45AM – 9:45PM
  • Fri: 6:30AM – 9:30PM
  • Sat: 6:30AM – 8:30PM
  • Sun: 7:30AM – 8:30PM

*Feb 13 @ 3PM – Feb 14: Closed for Invictus Games

*Mar 8 @ 6AM – 12PM: Closed for UBC TriDu (Re-open at 12PM)

*All dates/times subject to change

Holidays: visit the Holiday Hours page for updates

Please be aware that the hours of operation listed on our contact page, are only for the hours when the Operations Desk is staffed and operational.  For specific details when the various tanks, amenities and programs are available, all guests and facility users are encouraged to consult the UBC Aquatic Centre Schedule prior to any visit.  

 

Virtual Facility Tours

Check out our Welcome Back to the UBC Aquatic Centre video to familiarize yourself with the new layout and protocols.

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How to Get Here

The UBC Aquatic Centre is located next to the Student Recreation Centre and the War Memorial Gym. The quickest ways to get here are walking, cycling, and public transit. You can download a map to print-off prior to your visit.

Drop-Off & Parking

Ongoing construction in the North Parkade and Student Union Boulevard areas throughout the summer will result in delays and detours. Visitors using North Parkade or pick-up and drop-off zones along Student Union Boulevard should plan ahead. Read more.

  • Drop-off only: Pick-up and drop-off can be facilitated via the following.
      • West end of the Student Union Blvd turn-around (note: do not park or leave your vehicle unattached in this area)
      • University Blvd Lot (do not leave your vehicle unattended in this area without parking)
  • For short-term parking (up to 2 hours):
      • University Blvd Lot has 100+ short-term parking spots within very close proximity to the UBC Aquatic Centre.
      • North Parkade has 60 spots signed and available for visitors.
      • Thunderbird Parking provides overflow parking.
  • Visiting us for longer than 2 hours?
      • Day parking is available at North Parkade. For information about rates and hours, please see UBC Parking.

Note: Due to construction in area, we encourage visitors to allow for extra time for their trips.

Please note that facility hours may be subject to change without notice.