Our main parking lot next to the arenas will be very congested with our new dehumidifier being craned in to place. Please allow extra time or use alternative parking along Pinecrest Road. Thank you for your patience while our arenas get some exciting upgrades!
Opening of New Aquatic Centre - October 2026
Notice level: Low
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We are excited to share information about our transition to the new pool. Last day of public access to the old pool: Friday, September 25 First day of Public Access to the new Aquatic Centre: Friday, October 16 - sign up to our Strathcona Gardens monthly e-newsletter to be the first to hear about pool access opportunities! Our first public offerings will require pre-registration.
We have answered many of your questions about the transition to our new aquatic centre in the FAQs below:
Swim Lessons: We are excited to welcome our community to the new aquatic facility in late October. We are using the first several months of operation to establish strong systems, support our staff through the transition, and ensure that when swim lessons begin, they are organized, safe, and set up for success. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this important transition. We are incredibly excited about what the new facility will offer our community and welook forward to offering swim lessons again in January 2027.
Aquatic Fitness programs are all now pre-registered. View our Aquatic Fitness page for more information or view the current schedule in the Recreation Guide.
Sunday 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm Monday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Friday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday Closed
Sept 7 to Sept 25:
Sunday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Monday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Tuesday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Thursday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Arena Reception Hours: Sept 26 to Dec 19
Sunday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Monday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm Tuesday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:30 pm Thursday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 1:00pm - 4:30
Pool Reception hours in the new Aquatic Facility are TBA
Admission Type
Single Admission
Child with caregiver (0-6 yrs)
$0 with paid caregiver, extra children ages 0-6 are $2.
Child (7-12 yrs)
$3.50
Teen (13-18 yrs)
$4.75
Senior (60+ yrs)
$5.00
Adult (19-59 yrs)
$6.75
Family (Max 6 people, min 1 adult, max 2 adults)
$15.00
Looking for a 10 visit pass or 1 monthly pass? Visit our Fees & Memberships page.
Strathcona Gardens is a recreation complex owned and operated by the Strathcona Regional District. We are located at 225 South Dogwood Street in the City of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, BC. Visit the Amenities & Services page for more information about the services we offer.
