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?

Free Week | May 20-26

April 11, 2025

Free Week is running May 20-26! Try over 80 FREE classes open to all Students, Staff & Faculty, and the public.


Easter Weekend | Reduced Hours

April 2, 2025

UBC Sports Facilities will have adjusted hours for the upcoming Easter Long Weekend on Friday, April 18 – Monday, April 21. We encourage guests to plan ahead if they are planning to visit our facilities.



Save $140 on a Faculty & Staff Membership

April 1, 2025

In preparation for the spring opening of the new Recreation Centre North facility, UBC Recreation will be offering a limited time $399 membership for faculty and staff. It includes twelve months of access to the ARC, BirdCoop, and once opened, Rec Nort …


What’s Happening at Rec this April?

April 1, 2025

Spring is here! Check out what’s happening at Rec in April!