UBC state-of-the-art Rec North opens

The University of British Columbia (UBC) has tripled indoor fitness and recreation space at its Vancouver campus with the opening of the new state-of-the-art Recreation Centre North (Rec North).

“Recreation Centre North is a vital addition to our campus and community,” said Ainsley Carry, Vice-President, Students. “It will serve as a space where students and the wider university community can prioritize both their physical and mental health while studying, living and working on the Vancouver campus.”

Construction began in 2022 to support UBC’s commitment to wellbeing by providing for the growing need for recreation fitness and gymnasium space.

The facility contains an indoor floor area of 101,000 square feet spread over four levels. It includes three gymnasium courts, an indoor run-roll-walk track, cardio and weightlifting areas, and multipurpose studio space. It also features the largest universal change facilities on campus.

Designed by SHAPE Architecture, Rec North is a LEED Gold-certified green building, adding to UBC’s list of 31 LEED Gold or higher standard buildings. Rec North is also Rick Hansen Foundation-certified, which recognizes accessibility.

Rec North is located immediately north of the UBC Life Building and at the west end of Student Union Boulevard at the centre of campus. The centre is integrated with the UBC Life Building, and includes an outdoor walkway corridor at ground level to allow foot traffic to readily flow through the area.

“Seeing this project completed is incredibly rewarding,” said Kavie Toor, managing director of UBC Athletics and Recreation. “We’re excited to see this space become the hub for health and wellbeing on campus.”

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