The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) proudly promotes healthy, active lifestyles by maintaining the Comox Valley Sports Centre, Comox Valley Aquatic Centre and the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Each year, the facilities are home to multiple programs, services and events to serve the community’s recreation needs.
Follow along to learn more, ask questions or share your input about the Comox Valley recreation facilities, programming and plans. Welcome!
🏇Exhibition Grounds Improvements
The Comox Valley Regional District has proposed improvements to the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds and is awaiting final approval from the Agricultural Land Commission.
Q&A
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🏊♀️Aquatic Centre Improvements
The Comox Valley Aquatic Centre will undergo improvements during a shortened maintenance summer shutdown.
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🏒Sports Centre Improvements
Replacing the Rink 1 Dehumidifier will be the major project occurring over the summer at the Comox Valley Sports Centre.
What programs or services do you want to see more of at the Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centres?
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🥅Artificial Turf Field Project
A new multi-sport artificial turf field is planned for G.P. Vanier Secondary School, measuring 8,790 m². This initiative, identified in the 2023 Sports Fields Strategy, aims to meet the growing recreational needs of the Comox Valley. The field will support various sports and include amenities like washrooms, player shelters, and spectator seating. Further details will be provided in late February and early March 2025.
Quick Poll
How often do you visit the Sports or Aquatic Centre in the Comox Valley, during the winter months (November through March)?
🔒2025 Facility Closures
The Comox Valley Aquatic Centre and the Comox Valley Sports Centre require yearly maintenance, so there will be a summer shutdowns to give staff time to repair and maintain our Recreation facilities:
- The Sports Centre pool will close for annual maintenance from June 20 to August 8, 2025. During this time, the Aquatic Centre will remain fully operational.
- The Aquatic Centre will close for annual maintenance from August 9 to August 29, 2025. During this time, the Sports Centre pool will remain fully operational.
Our Recreation Facilities
The Comox Valley Sports Centre has something for everybody. It includes two full-size ice surfaces, a six-lane, 25-metre pool, a wellness centre/weight room, sauna, whirlpool, 400-metre outdoor sports track and field, meeting/multi-purpose rooms, and is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information on schedules, programs, operating hours, admissions and memberships, and booking information, visit https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/sportscentre.
The Comox Valley Aquatic Centre is fully wheelchair accessible and features a wave/leisure pool with two waterslides, an eight-lane, 25-metre pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, and a Fitness studio/weight room, meeting/multipurpose rooms and swim shop. For more information about drop-in schedules, registrations, and hours of operation visit https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/aquaticcentre
The Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds (CVEG) consists of 40 acres of developed areas and natural park settings and is a major hub for many types of activities, including equestrian events, dog shows, curling bonspiels, community fairs and musical events. For more information visit https://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/exhibitiongrounds
