RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES at the University of

MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY - 6393 NW Marine Drive (604) 822-5087 www.moa.ubc.ca

The Museum of Anthropology is one of North America’s premier museums. School programs focusing on the Northwest Coast First Nations are available. All programs encourage discussion, observation and hands-on experience with touchable objects to learn about people and cultures. School programs must be arranged in advance.

SUMMER HOURS: Daily 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesdays 5:00 - 9:00 pm - Public admission $5.00/person Tuesdays 10:00 am - 9:00 pm (Free for UBC students, staff, and faculty)

ADMISSION: Adult: $9.00 Children (6 and under): Free Student: $7.00 Group Rates: Call (604) 822-4643 Senior: $7.00 (Available for groups of ten or more)

BOTANICAL GARDEN - 6804 SW Marine Drive (604) 822-9666 www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org

Established in 1916, the UBC Botanical Garden has an outstanding collection of temperate plants displayed according to their geographic areas. Exhibits of regional plants include the Native Garden, Alpine Garden, and the Nitobe Memorial . The Nitobe Memorial Garden is located at 1903 Lower Mall.

SUMMER HOURS: Daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm ADMISSION: Botanical Garden Nitobe Memorial Garden Adult: $6.00 Adult: $4.00 Senior (65+): $4.00 Senior (65+): $3.00 Student: $3.00 Student: $2.50 UBC Student: Free UBC Student: Free Double-Entry Pass: $8.00 Group rates: Call (604) 822-4208 Children (6 and under): Free (Available for groups of ten or more)

STUDENT RECREATION CENTRE - 6000 Student Union Blvd. (604) 822-6000 www.rec.ubc.ca

The SRC is one of Canada’s premier University fitness facilities.

SUMMER HOURS: Monday to Thursday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Friday 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm ADMISSION: “BirdCoop” Weight Room: $8.00 drop-in fee. RENTALS: The smaller upstairs gym is available for booking; items may be borrowed. Outdoor volleyball nets and balls are available to rent. Please call to reserve.

PACIFIC SPIRIT REGIONAL PARK - Park Office 4915 West 16th Avenue (604) 224-5739

The Pacific Spirit Regional Park encompasses 763 hectares of forest and foreshore surrounding UBC, and boasts 35 kilometres of walking trails. Experience a variety of landscapes, from estuary marshes, rock and cobble beaches, wooded ravines, ancient bog and upland forests. Regional Park Interpreters offer customized group programs on themes ranging between edible plants, birds, and bog ecology. Call for more information.

TENNIS COURTS - 2525 West Mall & 6160 Thunderbird Boulevard (604) 822-2505

All guests staying at the University of British Columbia are welcome to use the tennis courts located at Place Vanier and Totem Park Residences. There are additional courts at the UBC Coast Club located at 6160 Thunderbird Blvd. Please call (604) 822-2505 for information on reservations, fees and special packages.

THE PACIFIC MUSEUM OF THE EARTH - 6339 Stores Road (604) 822-6992 www.eos.ubc.ca/public/museum/index

The Geology Department maintains a significant collection of rocks, minerals and fossils that are displayed to the public throughout much of the first floor of the building. The museum also features real Lambeosaurus dinosaur fossils.

SUMMER HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Closed Weekends)

ADMISSION: By Donation

UBC AQUATIC CENTRE - 6121 University Boulevard (604) 822-4522 www.aquatics.ubc.ca

The UBC Aquatic Centre features a 50-metre indoor pool, seasonal 55-yard outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness/weight room, sauna/steam rooms, seasonal patio area and diving boards from one to ten metres.

SUMMER HOURS: Please call for public swim times, lessons, birthday parties and pool rentals.

ADMISSION: Children (under 3) Free Children (3-12) & Seniors (55+): $2.50 Youth (13-17) & Students: $3.25 Adults & UBC Staff (18-54): $4.25

THE NORM THEATRE - Main floor of the Student Union Building Movie Hotline (604) 822-3697 www.ams.ubc/normtheatre

The Norm shows second-run movies for a great price during the academic year.

SUMMER HOURS: Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Nightly Shows at 7:00 pm & 9:oo pm (subject to change) ADMISSION: $3.50 non-members $2.00 members

MAIN LIBRARY - 1956 Main Mall (604) 822-6375 KOERNER LIBRARY - 1958 Main Mall (604) 822-2406 www.library.ubc.ca

SUMMER HOURS: Main Library Currently under renovations.

Koerner Library Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

KOERNER’S PUB - 6371 Crescent Road Switchboard: (604) 822-3203 Pub: (604) 822-0983 www.gss.ubc.ca/koerners.html

Koerner’s is a friendly, relaxing campus bar with a large patio and daily barbeque. Everyone is welcome. Operated by the Graduate Student Society.

SUMMER HOURS: Monday to Friday 2:00 pm - 1:00 am Saturday 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

PLEASE NOTE: RATES AND SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.