1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness

The 1st Choice Savings Wellness Centre opened in January 2007 after a two year construction project that included

  • Renovations to existing buildings
  • Construction of new facilities

The $31 million facility attracts thousands of students, community members and visitors each year and boasts the following features:

  • Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre
  • A triple gymnasium (2 hardwood floors and 1 synthetic surface), with retractable seating for 2000 spectators; suitable for hosting major sporting events as well as conferences and speaking engagements
  • The Vita Sana Fitness Centre, an expanded fitness centre along with a four-lane 200 metre indoor running track
  • The Ascent Climbing Centre
  • Multi-purpose studios for yoga, dance and fitness classes allow for more fitness programming for all ages
  • Family change rooms and expanded locker rooms with steam rooms

Sports and Recreation also offers a variety of programmed and organized activities. Additional program fees may apply.