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!
Update: Thank you to everyone who dropped by the November 2024 Information Nights at the Sports and Aquatic Centres. The event Display Boards are now available online in our Document Library.
🔨Infrastructure Updates
During the summer months, much work was done to improve the systems that make the Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centres better.
Thanks to new pool filtration upgrades and air handlers the Aquatic Centre is more efficient, uses fewer greenhouse gases and has improved water quality. We’ve also replaced the tile, insulation and lighting in the steam room and deck showers, updated the gender-neutral changerooms, and reduced our use of chemical through the chemical room renovations.
A new hybrid heat pump in the Sports Centre alone will save 8 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. We are also installing new air handlers and heat pumps on the Aquatic Centre roof, to replace aging equipment.
Q&A
Do you have a question for the facilities team about renovations, equipment replacements, and more? Leave a question or drop us a note. We are here to help.
🚧Capital Investments
The Comox Valley’s growing population is growing, placing increased demand on recreational facilities.
In 2023, the Sports Field Strategy identified the need for a second artificial turf field, which is expected to go to the public for borrowing in early 2025.
In addition, the Recreation Strategic Plan identified a third sheet of ice as a short-term priority. The Comox Valley Regional District is undergoing a business case to study the potential market demand, economic impact, revenue potential, and operating costs of a third ice arena.
Q & A
Do you have a question for the facilities team about new capital recreation projects? Leave a question or share your comment.
The path forward for CVRD Recreation Capital Projects
🏊⛸️Programming
The Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centres are home to weekly classes, training, clubs, special events, rehab therapy and open swim and skate times. From waves to waterslides, public skates to drop-in hockey, the facilities are hoping with activities.
Each week we offer:
- 168 swim classes: Serving up to 1,100 students in swim lessons
- 7 aquatic clubs : Annually hosting up to 188 members
- 17 aquafit classes: Bringing in around 700 participants
- 34 hours wave and waterslide access during Everyone Welcome swims
- 38 hours rehab and therapy (no waves)
- 100 hours heat zone access for relaxation and recovery
- 24 skate lessons teaching 150 students on the ice each week
- 15 hours public skate time offering ample time for the community to enjoy skating
- 10 drop-in hockey slots: Casual games for hockey enthusiasts
In addition, 200 participants took lifeguard training in the past year and we hosted 50 youth-oriented pizza parties, movie nights and special events.
What programs or services do you want to see more of at the Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centres?
Share your ideas for CVRD Recreation programming. (max 140 characters).
💻Registration Information
Ready to register? You can sign up or purchase a membership in person at one of our locations during operating hours, by phone, or online.
Memberships are available in 10-visit, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 1-year memberships and include access to CVRD Sports and Aquatic Centres pools, fitness centres and arenas during public session. Membership fees take into consideration the shorter arena season and pool shutdowns. Pre-authorized monthly payment plans are available for one-year memberships
Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8:30 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm, from September to June at:
- Sports Centre - 250-334-9622
- Aquatic Centre - 250-334-2527
Or, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/registration to register online.
Quick Poll
How often do you visit the Sports or Aquatic Centre in the Comox Valley, during the winter months (November through March)?
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
