After 47 years, we bid farewell to our current pool facilities and are now transitioning staff to the new Aquatic Centre. All pool facilities including showers are now closed to the public.
Decommissioning activities and lifeguard training are now taking place over the coming weeks as we transition to the new Aquatic Centre.
View the REC-REATE Project Page for information on pre-registered tours and swims in our new facility.
Our main reception desk will continue to serve our arena and studio/land fitness patrons. Reception hours are as follows: Sunday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Hours at our new temporary reception desk inside the new Aquatic Centre for all pre-registered swims and aquatic fitness classes will be coming soon!
Opening of New Aquatic Centre - October 2026
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Huge milestones this month in the new Aquatic Centre!
Tuesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 15: Public tours in the new Aquatic Centre. Register online here
Wednesday, October 21: Registration for public swimming opens! Registration is available 8 days in advance of each swim and can be done online on our drop-in schedules page or with the Strathcona Gardens reception team.
More Aquatic Centre information:
Swim lessons will not begin until our Winter season in January 2027.
Curious about the universal change area in the new aquatic centre? Let's clear things up - view some helpful information.
For all other frequently asked questions about our new aquatic centre, view them below.
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.
Reception Hours for Arena & Studio/Land Fitness Programs:
Sunday 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm Monday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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 0-7 are $2.25.
Child (7-12 yrs)
$3.75
Teen (13-18 yrs)
$5.00
Senior (60+ yrs)
$5.25
Adult (19-59 yrs)
$7.00
Family (Max 6 people, min 1 adult, max 2 adults)
$15.50
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.
