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Aquatic Centre | November Schedule Changes

Aquatic Centre | November Schedule Changes

From November 7 to November 12, there will be a variety of schedule changes due to scheduled events and Remembrance Day. Please read for more information.

Remembrance Day Reduced Hours

UBC Recreation’s sports facilities will have adjusted hours on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Remembrance Day. Please check schedules prior to visiting. Closed UBC Aquatic Centre Student Recreation Centre John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse UBC Camps Office Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena Pro Shop ARC @ UBC Life Building UBC Tennis Centre War Memorial […]

Rec Pool Closed | Oct 22

Rec Pool Closed | Oct 22

The recreation is closed for the remainder of Wednesday, October 22 and will remain closed until Thursday, October 23, at 12:00 pm. Drop-in sessions scheduled for the recreation pool are also cancelled until then. Please refer to our schedule page for the latest updates.

Traffic Advisory | Great Trek – Oct 25

Traffic Advisory | Great Trek – Oct 25

Patrons should be aware that on Saturday, October 25, 2025, the annual Great Trek will be taking place on campus. To support the course of this event, some significant road closures and impacts will be in place from 7:00AM – 1:30PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025. We would suggest budgeting additional time to travel around on campus on that day.

Hot Tub Closure | Oct 21

Hot Tub Closure | Oct 21

Guests of the UBC Aquatic Centre are to be advised that the hot tub will be closed from October 21st for general maintenance.

Parent-Teacher & Safety Week | Oct 20-27

Parent-Teacher & Safety Week | Oct 20-27

From Monday, October 20 to Sunday, October 27, we will be engaging in Parent-Teacher updates and Safety Week. Read more to see what programming will look like during this time period.

Winter 2026 | Reg Opens Nov 19, 20, & 24

Winter 2026 | Reg Opens Nov 19, 20, & 24

Information about winter programs, including available courses, rates, and dates will be published online beginning Wednesday, November 12. Listed below are registration dates and times for Winter (January to April) 2026 programs. Wednesday, November 19 @ 1:00pm Thursday, November 20 @ 1:00pm Monday, November 24 @ 1:00pm

Competition Pool Closure | Oct 18 & 19

Competition Pool Closure | Oct 18 & 19

The competition pool will be closed on Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th due to the 2025 VPSC Fall Invite.

UBC Aquatic Centre Highlighted for Innovative Sustainable Practices

UBC Aquatic Centre Highlighted for Innovative Sustainable Practices

The BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) highlighted the UBC Aquatic Centre for its next-level sustainable practices in converting rain water into swimmable water for our pools. Check out the piece here!

World Restart a Heart Day | Oct 16

World Restart a Heart Day | Oct 16

We’ve teamed up with the UBC Red Cross Club to bring you “World Restart A Heart”. This free event on Thursday, October 16, 2025, offers hands-only CPR and AED training to the community!