What’s happening at UBC Rec:

Boots & Beats | Nov 3

October 26, 2026

Boots & Beats is UBC’s line dancing extravaganza that kicks off Thrive month at UBC> Join us in transforming UBC into the most epic line-dance floor! Registration now open.

Try It & Love It: Zumba | Nov 5

October 1, 2026

Join us for a free class at Rec North and find out the many reasons to love our group fitness classes!

Plans for UBC’s New Bouldering Experience Revealed

July 8, 2026

Renderings of the new bouldering experience show how the project is beginning to take shape. The existing area will close on July 17 for work to begin.

The Point Blog

Pirates (and Champions) Spotted at Water Wars

Reports of pirate sightings around the UBC Aquatic Centre may have been mistaken for an early Halloween celebration when in fact it was UBC Rec’s Water Wars making a splash with its Pirates of the Caribbean theme.

Historic LongBoat Filled with Sunshine & Smiles

The 41st edition of Day of the LongBoat kicked off another year at UBC with a record breaking 479 teams taking to the waters off Jericho Beach over the weekend of October 3 and 4.

The Heatles Claim Inaugural 3v3 Jam

Despite Vancouver’s infamous wet weather forcing a venue change to indoors at Rec North, the inaugural 3v3 Jam was a huge success. The 3 on 3 basketball tournament brought out some of the campus’ best ballers including guest appearances from the men’s …