What’s happening at UBC Rec:

Student Previews of BirdCoop Bouldering | Oct 15-18

October 15, 2026

Use your student fitness centre membership to preview and climb at the new space from Oct 15-18.  

Floating Pumpkin Patch | Oct 25

October 4, 2026

The UBC Aquatic Centre is thrilled to announce that we are running our Floating Pumpkin Patch again! Join us on Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Leisure Pool for an unforgettable experience.

Great Trek Relay | Reg by Oct 21

October 2, 2026

Embark on the annual Great Trek Relay for a ‘Jaunt Through Musqueam Territory’ on Saturday, October 24! Register by Oct 21!

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 …