Recreation

Vancouver is packed with opportunities to play, get outdoors, experience cultural events, and expand your horizons. Regent's affiliation with UBC gives students access to a variety of recreational facilities and resources right next door.

UBC Facilities & Activities

Regent’s affiliation with UBC allows our students to access a number of UBC’s recreational facilities. Students can also participate in various teams and clubs at UBC.

Recreational Facilities

Some facilities are free, and others charge membership or user fees, which vary according to times and frequency of visits. Please note that to access facilities and services, you will need a UBC card.

For additional information on UBC recreational facilities, see the UBC Sport Facilities page. Of particular interest:

Intramural Sports

Some students participate in intramural sports such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, hockey, or ultimate frisbee. 

Contact the Regent College Student Association to find out if there are any Regent teams you can join, or visit the UBC intramural page for the full list of recreational leagues and events.

Varsity Sports

UBC’s varsity teams, the Thunderbirds, play competitive baseball, basketball, cross-country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, rowing, rugby, skiing (alpine and Nordic), soccer, softball, swimming, track, and volleyball.

If you’re a sports fan, there’s no shortage of varsity games you can watch on campus. For information on upcoming games and events, visit the Thunderbirds site.

Outdoor Activities

The Varsity Outdoor Club at UBC organizes activities such as mountaineering, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, and hiking.

For those who enjoy water sports, the UBC Sailing Club is a great place to learn kayaking, sailing, or windsurfing.

The UBC Ski & Board Club organizes trips to Whistler. This is a great way to access Whistler-Blackcomb, the world-class ski resort that hosted part of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Clubs

The Alma Mater Society at UBC has over 350 clubs that students can get involved in. You can find the full club listing on their website.

UBC Beaches & Parks

The UBC Campus is located on a peninsula, with access to a number of beaches including Spanish Banks, Jericho Beach, and Wreck Beach. Please note that Wreck Beach is clothing-optional.

The campus is separated from the rest of the city by a stretch of forest, Pacific Spirit Park, with an extensive network of biking and hiking trails. For safety, we caution students not to frequent these trails alone.

The UBC Botanical Garden is Canada’s oldest university botanical garden and a great place to see some of the towering trees BC is famous for. The Japanese-style Nitobe Memorial Garden is another ideal place for a walk or quiet retreat.

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Regent students in the Christianity and the Arts concentration are involved in theatre, film, visual arts, dance, literature, and other media. As part of their program, many choose to produce an Integrative Project in the Arts and Theology (IPIAT), which is a professional exhibition, performance, or presentation of their work. This is a fantastic way to experience art and culture as expressed by people from all over the world, and in a Christian context. Watch our Events page for upcoming student projects.

Regent’s own Dal Schindell Gallery showcases exhibitions by artists working in a wide range of styles and media. In the spring and summer, it often hosts the work of graduating students.

The UBC campus is home to the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) and the Beaty Biodiversity Museum.

The Morris & Helen Belkin Art Gallery showcases contemporary Canadian and international art, while the UBC Alma Mater Society runs an art gallery where students can display their work.

The Chan Centre—known for its superb acoustics—often showcases free concerts featuring students from the UBC School of Music alongside its regular programming by professional musicians. The Chan Centre also has a smaller space that hosts theatrical productions.

The UBC Film Society operates the Normand Bouchard Memorial Theatre in the Student Union Building on UBC's campus. Film screenings can also be viewed at the Department of Theatre and Film.

Don’t miss out on Pacific Theatre, which is run by a Regent grad and produces top quality plays.

More Resources

Visit Attractions UBC to find out what else is happening on the UBC campus.

Learn about recreation and travel opportunities in and around Vancouver on the Super, Natural British Columbia website.

Vancouver’s weekly entertainment publication, the Georgia Straight, is the best source for upcoming art, theatre, film, and music events.