Welcome to UBC Recreation Fitness & Classes

UBC Fitness Programs are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the UBC Community. We have two fitness facilities: The BirdCoop Fitness Centre and the ARC Fitness Centre. These facilities offer gym memberships, Women (Trans Women Welcome) & Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary (2STNB) fitness hours, climbing cave, a variety of fitness classes, as well as personal training for individuals of all fitness levels. 

What’s New?

Summer ’24 | North Parkade Delays & Traffic Pattern Change

June 27, 2024

Ongoing construction around North Parkade throughout the summer will result in delays and detours.


Fall 2024 Programs | Reg Opens July 9 & 10

June 27, 2024

Look ahead to fall 2024 with UBC Recreation! Public program registration opens on July 9 & 10 at 1:00 PM, and UBC Student program registration opens on Aug 21 & Sep 4 at 1:00 PM


Canada Day Reduced Hours

June 17, 2024

UBC Recreation’s Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours on Monday, July 1 for Canada Day.


ARC Fitness Centre Closure | June 23

June 11, 2024

Due to necessary maintenance and construction, the ARC Fitness Centre will be closed on Sunday, June 23, and will re-open as normal starting Monday, June 24. 


Kickboxing at Free Week: An Honest Review from a UBC Student

May 31, 2024

I participated in a Kickboxing class during Free Week! Here’s my honest opinion.