UBC Aquatic Centre
Facility Overview
The UBC Aquatic Centre is a state-of-the-art facility that serves athletic training, competition, and neighbourhood leisure needs. The facility’s natatorium can accommodate nearly 1,000 bathers, and the viewing area in the mezzanine can host up to 460 spectators.
Our Water is Blue, Our Pool is Green
The University of British Columbia is a global leader in sustainability. The UBC Aquatic Centre is certified LEED Gold and serves as a demonstration project for water-saving and water-recycling strategies, with the building saving approximately 2.7 million litres of water annually through rainwater harvesting, and almost 7,000 litres of water daily through water-efficient showerheads.
Facility Rates
Prices in effect until March 31, 2025. Prices do not include GST.
50M Competition Pool
Space | Rate / Hr (Peak) | Rate / Hr (Non-Peak) |
Per 50M Lane | $47.25 | $45.00 |
Per 25M Lane | $26.25 | $25.00 |
North 25M Section | $194.25 | $183.75 |
South 25M Section | $194.25 | $183.75 |
Whole Pool | $370.25 | $351.25 |
25M Recreation Pool
Space | Rate / Hr (Peak) | Rate / Hr (Non-Peak) |
Per 25M Lane | $24.25 | $23.00 |
Per Section A/B/C/D | $46.00 | $43.75 |
Section AB or CD | $88.50 | $84.00 |
Whole Pool | $166.50 | $160.25 |
Leisure Pool
Space | Rate / Hr (Peak) | Rate / Hr (Non-Peak) |
South Section | $77.75 | $73.75 |
Whole Pool | $154.25 | $146.50 |
Peak Hours
- Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 9:00 am, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Sat – Sun: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Non-Peak Hours
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
- Sat – Sun: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Rental Requests
Facility Features
- 25 metre recreational pool with 1m and 3m diving boards and accessible ramp
- 50 metre competition pool with Omega Swiss Timing System
- Leisure pool and lazy river with accessible ramp
- 34-person family friendly hot tub with accessibility lift
- Steam room and sauna
- Viewing decks and spectator areas
- Men’s, women’s, and universal change rooms
- Meeting room
- Wet classroom
- Both chlorine and UV purification
Facility Amenities
- Food and beverage kiosk
- Term locker rentals and day lockers
- Accessible entrances with power-operated doors
- Accessible washrooms, change rooms, ramps and lifts
- Braille signage
Parking
- UBC Parking is a pay by plate system. The closest parking lot to the UBC Aquatic Centre is University Blvd Lot. The closest parkade is North Parkade. Visit UBC Parking for more information.
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1
Hours of Operation
UBC Aquatic Centre
6080 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Tel: 604-822-4501
Email: aquatic.centre@ubc.ca
Hours of Operation
September 1 – December 22*:
Fall Hours
- Mon: 6:45AM – 9:30PM
- Tues: 6:30AM – 9:45PM
- Wed: 6:45AM – 9:30PM
- Thurs: 6:45AM – 9:45PM
- Fri: 6:45AM – 7:45PM
- Sat: 6:30AM – 8:30PM
- Sun: 7:30AM – 8:30PM
*September 14: Closed (Staff Training)
*October 10: 6:45AM – 4PM (War Wars Event)
*November 21-24: Reduced Hours (Canada West Championship)
*All dates/times subject to change
Holidays: visit the Holiday Hours page for updates
Please be aware that the hours of operation listed on our contact page, are only for the hours when the Operations Desk is staffed and operational. For specific details when the various tanks, amenities and programs are available, all guests and facility users are encouraged to consult the UBC Aquatic Centre Schedule prior to any visit.
Contacts
General Inquiries
Phone: 604.822.4501
Email: aquatic.centre@ubc.ca
Adrian Greszata
Senior Manager, Operations & Programs
Phone: 604.822.2033
Email: adrian.greszata@ubc.ca
Christine Saunders
Manager, Operations
Phone: 604.822.4586
Email: christine.saunders@ubc.ca