Fitness Memberships

UBC Recreation’s fitness memberships offer access to the ARC & Rec North Fitness Centres and options to include group fitness activities such as spin, yoga, and Pilates.

Select a Membership Type

UBC Student Memberships

Student fitness memberships are valid within the term of purchase.

  • Fall | September – December
  • Winter | January – April
  • Spring & Summer | May – August

To qualify for the UBC Student membership, a UBC Student must be enrolled in courses and paying/paid the Athletics & Recreation student fee.

Fitness Centres Only

$60/term

Unlimited access to the Rec North & ARC Fitness Centres, and BirdCoop Bouldering Cave.

Membership effective Jan 2 – Apr 30

Group Fitness Classes Only

$99/term

Unlimited access to all Group Fitness Classes

Membership effective Jan 2 – Apr 30

Spring & Summer Fitness

$60/spring & summer

Unlimited access to all Group Fitness Classes, the ARC & Rec North Fitness Centres, and BirdCoop Bouldering Cave.

Membership effective May 1 – Aug 31

Student drop-in is available for $15.00/visit.


Faculty & Staff Membership Rates

Fitness memberships for UBC’s faculty & staff include:

  • Access to the ARC & Rec North Fitness Centres.
  • Over 50 weekly classes for group fitness, spin cycle, and yoga & Pilates.
  • 5 weekly, faculty & staff only fitness classes
  • BirdCoop Bouldering Cave

1-Year Pass | Pay in Full or Payment Plan

$540

10 monthly payments of $43.20 plus $108 initial payment

Select “FITNESS – 1 Year – Faculty & Staff” to purchase using payment plan

4 Months for the Price of 3

$189

Offer expires July 31, 2026

Select “PROMO – FITNESS – 4 Month – Faculty & Staff” to purchase

Membership Rates

 5-Visit Pass11-Month Pass4-Month Pass1 Year PassSingle Visit
UBC Faculty & Staff$62.00$62.00$225.00$551.00$17.00

15-Visit Passes can be used for registration to any group fitness class or access to the fitness centres. 5-Visit Passes expire 365 days after the original date of purchase.

Rates are effective through April 30, 2027.


UNA & CSC Membership Rates

Fitness memberships for residents with verified UNA or CSC eligibility include:

  • Access to the ARC & Rec North Fitness Centres.
  • Over 50 weekly classes for group fitness, spin cycle, and yoga & Pilates.
  • BirdCoop Bouldering Cave

1-Year Pass | Pay in Full or Payment Plan

$540

10 monthly payments of $43.20 plus $108 initial payment

Select “FITNESS – 1 Year – Non-Student” to purchase using payment plan

4 Months for the Price of 3

$189

Offer expires July 31, 2026

Select “PROMO – FITNESS – 4 Month – Non-Student” to purchase

Membership Rates

 5-Visit Pass11 Month Pass4 Month Pass1 Year PassSingle Visit
UNA/CSC Adult (19-64) $62.00$62.00$225.00$551.00$17.00
UNA/CSC Youth (12-18)2$51.00$51.00$143.00$368.00N/A
UNA/CSC Senior  (65+)$51.00$51.00$143.00$368.00$13.00

15 Visit Passes can be used for registration to any group fitness class or access to the fitness centres. 5-Visit Passes expire 365 days after the original date of purchase.

2Those aged 12-15 must contact fitness.programs@ubc.ca to book an orientation, prior to being able to use the facility.

Rates are effective through April 30, 2027.


UBC Alumni & Community Membership Rates

Fitness memberships for UBC alumni and the general community include:

  • Access to the ARC & Rec North Fitness Centres.
  • Over 50 weekly classes for group fitness, spin cycle, and yoga & Pilates.
  • BirdCoop Bouldering Cave

1-Year Pass | Pay in Full or Payment Plan

$660

10 monthly payments of $52.80 plus $132 initial payment

Select “FITNESS – 1 Year – Non-Student” to purchase using payment plan

4 Months for the Price of 3

$199

Offer expires July 31, 2026

Select “PROMO – FITNESS – 4 Month – Non-Student” to purchase

Membership Rates

 5-Visit Pass11 Month Pass4-Month Pass1 Year PassSingle Visit
UBC Alumni & Community Adult (19-64) $67.00$67.00$245.00$674.00$18.00
Community Youth (12-18)2$57.00$57.00$164.00$429.00N/A
UBC Alumni & Community Senior  (65+)$57.00$57.00$164.00$429.00$14.00

15 Visit Passes can be used for registration to any group fitness class or access to the fitness centres. 5-Visit Passes expire 365 days after the original date of purchase.

2Those aged 12-15 must contact fitness.programs@ubc.ca to book an orientation, prior to being able to use the facility.

Rates are effective through April 30, 2027.


How to Purchase a Membership

Follow these steps to purchase a membership for the Fitness Centres and group fitness classes:

Memberships are available for purchase online. UBC Recreation is using a new registration system; an online login will be required for all activities. If you have not recently set up a new login, please follow the link below to connect your CWL or create a UBC Recreation online login.

For membership purchases using debit or cash, please visit the Student Recreation Centre or ARC.

Using Your Memberships for Group Fitness Reservations

Reservations are not required for fitness centres and the BirdCoop Bouldering Cave.

For group fitness classes, online reservations will be available 24 hours prior to the start of each activity.

Members are limited to one reservation per 24 hour period. If you are unable to attend a session, please ensure you cancel online.


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Important Information regarding fitness memberships:

Membership does not guarantee a reservation in fitness classes or the fitness centres when at capacity.