UBC Aquatic Centre Adjusted Hours | Aug 13-20
From August 13 to August 20, the UBC Aquatic Centre will see adjusted hours due to hosting the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships. Read here for more information around closures and lesson impacts.
Wibit Days Are Back! Starting Aug 2
On select Sundays, the wibit will be out! Read more here!
Fall Program Registration Info
Look ahead to fall 2026 with UBC Recreation! Program registration opens on July 7 & 8 at 1:00 PM!
Victoria Day | Reduced Hours & Closures
UBC Recreation’s Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they are planning to visit our facilities.
UBC Aquatic Centre Re-Opening
The UBC Aquatic Centre is pleased to announce that the Annual Preventative Closure (APC) is complete for 2026, and that we are reopening for full spring term with more regular operating hours and programs as of Monday, April 27.
Thunderbirds Sweep Top Spot at U SPORTS Championships!
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.
Annual Pool Closure | Mar 27 – Apr 26
The UBC Aquatic Centre’s Annual Pool Closure will take place from Friday, March 27 at 5:00PM – Sunday, April 26 inclusive.
BCRPA Pool Operator Course | Mar 14 & 15
Master essential pool safety and maintenance skills with our BCRPA Pool Operator Level 1 course. Register before March 14!
Thursdays Are Student Nights at the Aquatic Centre!
Starting Jan 15th, on Thursdays from 8:00 pm onwards, the Aquatic Centre hosts drop-in facility hours exclusively to UBC students! Whether you want to chill in the hot tub, relax in the sauna or play basketball in the leisure pool – do whatever floats your boat!
Lifesaving Certification Courses Available this December!
We will be offering a variety of aquatics and lifesaving certification and recertification opportunities this month! Register now to get certified or keep your certification up to date!