North Cowichan operates and provides year-round recreation programming opportunities at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Fuller Lake Arena, and seasonal Crofton Outdoor Pool. These recreation facilities are a thriving hub of activity for youth, families, senior citizens and organizations and they enhance the well-being and connectedness of the communities they serve. . Recreation programs and facilities develop a positive culture of physical activity and provide learning in a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment.
Recreation facilities are an inclusive, equitable, and safe environment in which all individuals are treated with mutual respect and dignity. The Respectful Spaces Bylaw and Code of Conduct requires all persons who use municipal facilities and amenities do so with respect, courtesy, fairness, and equality. Anyone who observe individuals who act in bad faith towards other patrons, or who contravene the Respectful Spaces Bylaw or the Code of Conduct should immediately report the incident or individual to facility staff so that the incident can be handled accordingly.
Facilities and operating hours
Cowichan Aquatic Centre
2653 James St, Duncan, BC V9L 2X5
250-746-7665
recreation@northcowichan.ca
Our flagship facility features a full-featured aquatic venue that includes a wave pool, lazy river, twin water slides, 8-lane 25-metre competitive lap pool, steam room, sauna and swirl pool. There is also a full fitness centre with an abundance of fitness classes, meeting spaces, birthday parties, and more.
Cowichan Aquatic Centre facility hours
Aquatic Centre hours
- Sept 14 - Oct 6, 2024: Closed for annual maintenance
- In effect Oct 7, 2024: Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm | Saturday: 7:30am-6pm | Sunday: 11am-6pm
Fitness Centre hours
- Sept 14 - 22, 2024: Closed for annual maintenance
- Sept 23 - Oct 6, 2024: Monday- Friday: 6am-7pm | Saturday-Sunday: 8am-4pm
- In effect Oct 7, 2024: Monday-Friday: 6am-9pm | Saturday: 7:30am-6pm | Sunday: 8:30am-6pm
Fuller Lake Arena
2876 Fuller Lake Rd, Chemainus, BC VOR 1K5
250-246-3811
recreation@northcowichan.ca
Fuller Lake Arena provides an excellent ice skating surface, three meeting rooms, a gym and ample parking to handle a variety of activities. In addition, it is home to a variety of programs and is the recreation base for the communities of Chemainus and Crofton.
Office Hours- Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Crofton Outdoor Pool - Closed for the season
1668 Robert St, Crofton, BC VOR 1RO
250-746-7665
recreation@northcowichan.ca
The Crofton outdoor pool is open from the end of June through late August each summer. It features a 20-yard, 4 lane heated pool complete with changerooms, showers and a small diving board. Each year we offer swimming lessons, length swimming, fitness classes and fun swims for kids and youths.