Port Hardy Recreation

Port Hardy Recreation Port Hardy Recreation: Swimming Pool, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena & Dryland Fitness Goggles, swimsuits & swim diapers can be purchased at the front desk.

Pool:
25M pool, hot tub, sauna, waterslide, diving board, pull in/out tot docks, stairs and lift assist. Offering swim lessons (pre-school lessons, Swim Kids Level 1-10, Canadian Swim Patrol), Aquafit classes, and public swim times with dedicated times for families and seniors. Join our team, earn high school credits or train towards a career in Health, Fitness & Safety. Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross, National Lifeguarding Courses, AWSI & WSI, and First Aid courses are available throughout the year. Private parties can be booked through the front desk. Dryland Activities include: Adapted Landfit (Chairfit) & Tumble & Play (0-6yrs gross motor play) in cooperation with Lions Club, located in the Civic Center. Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena:
85'X200' ice surface with 450-seat capacity & warm room. Skate rentals, skate sharpening and special events bookings available. Dryland rentals available April-September. Men's & Women's Leagues, three North Island Eagles Rep Hockey and Minor Hockey Leagues run October-March.

🧘‍♀️ Stretch, strengthen, and find your Zen! ✨Take a little time for YOU! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just startin...
10/14/2026

🧘‍♀️ Stretch, strengthen, and find your Zen! ✨

Take a little time for YOU! Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, our Monday evening yoga sessions are the perfect way to unwind, recharge, and start your week feeling great! 🌿

🧘 Mondays until December 28
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Civic Centre
💲 Adults: $6.25 | Seniors: $4.25

Come as you are, move at your own pace, and leave feeling a little more balanced!

🧘‍♀Your Monday reset is calling!

Register Here:
🔹Online: https://app.univerusrec.com/porthardyrecreationpub/courses/index.asp?c=2&sc=94&crs=1184
🔹 Stop by Port Hardy Recreation (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
🔹 Call us at 250.949.6686 ext. 201

⛸️ FIGURE FOUNDATIONS IS BACK! ✨Think figure skating is all pretty spins and twirls? Think again! 💪⛸️Figure Foundations ...
10/13/2026

⛸️ FIGURE FOUNDATIONS IS BACK! ✨

Think figure skating is all pretty spins and twirls? Think again! 💪⛸️

Figure Foundations is about so much more than fancy footwork! This program focuses on building the skills that make stronger, faster, more powerful skaters.

We're talking:
⚡ Strong, controlled edge work
💨 Speed, power & acceleration
🔥 Agility, balance & coordination
⛸️ Precision, control & confidence on the ice

Whether your skater dreams of landing beautiful spins or wants to sharpen their skills for hockey, strong skating starts with a solid foundation!

📅 November 16 – December 9
⏰ Mondays & Wednesdays | 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
💸$56/Person
📌Ages 7 - 17

Build your edges. Find your power. Take your skating to the next level! 🚀

Register here:
🔹https://app.univerusrec.com/porthardyrecreationpub/courses/index.asp?c=4&sc=50&crs=1197
🔹 Stop by Port Hardy Recreation (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
🔹 Call us at 250.949.6686 ext. 201

🏓 PICKLEBALL PLAYERS, WE'RE IN A BIT OF A PICKLE! 🏓Heads up, pickleball crew! We've got a few changes to our October sch...
10/10/2026

🏓 PICKLEBALL PLAYERS, WE'RE IN A BIT OF A PICKLE! 🏓

Heads up, pickleball crew! We've got a few changes to our October schedule!

With elections and several facility rentals happening throughout the week of October 18 to 23, our regular pickleball schedule is getting a bit of a shake-up!

📅 Be sure to check the attached calendar before grabbing your paddle and heading to the court. Some sessions have been cancelled to accommodate other activities.

We appreciate your patience as we juggle a busy month at the Recreation Centre!

🏓 Keep calm, paddle on, and we'll see you back on the court!

🍂 THANKSGIVING CLOSURE 🍂A quick heads-up before the long weekend!The Port Hardy Recreation Centre will be CLOSED Monday,...
10/10/2026

🍂 THANKSGIVING CLOSURE 🍂

A quick heads-up before the long weekend!

The Port Hardy Recreation Centre will be CLOSED Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.

We’ll be back to our regular schedule on Tuesday, October 13.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Port Hardy!

Thanksgiving Monday is for turkey, stuffing, pie and pretending calories don’t count. Before the turkey, stuffing, pie a...
10/09/2026

Thanksgiving Monday is for turkey, stuffing, pie and pretending calories don’t count. Before the turkey, stuffing, pie and inevitable food coma… we’ve got a whole weekend of reasons to get moving.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Port Hardy Recreation are packed with chances to:

🏊 Make a splash
⛸️ Hit the ice
🏓 Get your pickleball fix
👨‍👩‍👧 Bring the whole crew
🙌 Sneak in some FREE swims and skates

Basically, we’re giving you three whole days to earn that second helping. You’re welcome.

Check out the attached posters for everything happening Friday, Saturday & Sunday!

Then comes Monday…

🦃 Monday, October 12: CLOSED for Thanksgiving

Go ahead. Have the extra scoop of mashed potatoes. Go back for pie. We’ll see you Tuesday.

POOL SCHEDULE UPDATE!Please note that today's Length Swim on Thursday, October 8, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm has been CANC...
10/08/2026

POOL SCHEDULE UPDATE!

Please note that today's Length Swim on Thursday, October 8, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm has been CANCELLED due to staffing shortages.

All evening programs will run as scheduled.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

Looking for some extra ice time? We’ve got Youth Drop-In Hockey and Drill Time running throughout the week!YOUTH DROP-IN...
10/08/2026

Looking for some extra ice time? We’ve got Youth Drop-In Hockey and Drill Time running throughout the week!

YOUTH DROP-IN HOCKEY
Ages 13 - 18
Fridays | 2:15 - 3:30 pm

DRILL TIME
The ice is split into two sections:
🏒 Ages 5 - 11 + guardians
🏒 Ages 12+

Monday - Thursday | 12:00 - 1:45 pm
Tuesday & Friday** | 3:30 - 4:30 pm**

⚠️ TUESDAY & FRIDAY TIME CHANGE!
Drill Time is now 3:30 – 4:30 pm to allow time to get nets off the ice and an ice clean before hockey team practice.

Grab your gear and get some ice time in!

Want to be part of the Halloween fun?We’re looking for vendors to join us at the Port Hardy Halloween Festival, happenin...
10/07/2026

Want to be part of the Halloween fun?

We’re looking for vendors to join us at the Port Hardy Halloween Festival, happening ON HALLOWEEN!

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
🎃 Just before the Costume Crawl!

Come set up, sell your goodies and enjoy a busy Halloween day with the community. We’ll have games, activities and plenty of Halloween fun, plus a comedian hitting the stage at 12:30 pm!

🍔 FOOD VENDORS: Planning to serve up something delicious? Food vendors must be registered by October 16. Vendors selling higher risk foods will also need to submit the required temporary food permit or Health Authority approval.

❓ Wondering if you need a Temporary Food Permit? Check out the BCCDC guidelines here:
https://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Guidelines%20and%20Forms/Guidelines%20and%20Manuals/EH/FPS/Food/Guidelines%20-%20Sale%20of%20Foods%20at%20Temporary%20Food%20Markets_current.pdf

🛍️ Makers, bakers, creators, food vendors and more, we want to hear from you!

Dust off the displays, dig out the decorations and come spend Halloween with us. 🎃

Interested in being a vendor? Register today:
Online: https://app.univerusrec.com/porthardyrecreationpub/courses/index.asp?c=6&sc=26&crs=1176
Call: 250.949.6686 ext 201
Stop In: 7400 Columbia Street | Mon - Fri | 9am - 4pm

Forgot your gear? Looking to rep a little Port Hardy pride? Need another water bottle because the other six have mysteri...
10/06/2026

Forgot your gear? Looking to rep a little Port Hardy pride? Need another water bottle because the other six have mysteriously disappeared? We’ve got you.

At Port Hardy Recreation you can pick up:

🏊 Girls & Ladies bathing suits
🩳 Swim shorts
🥽 Goggles
🧥 District of Port Hardy zip-up hoodies
👕 District of Port Hardy pullover hoodies
💡 Light-up toques
🏮 LED lanterns
💧 Nalgene Hustle water bottles

Prices range from $25 to $80.

Come take a peek next time you’re at the Rec Centre. You might come in for a swim and leave with a whole new wardrobe.

TUESDAY IS TRIVIA NIGHT! We’ve got TWO FREE events happening Tuesday, October 6, at the Civic Centre!TWEEN TAKEOVER: FRI...
10/05/2026

TUESDAY IS TRIVIA NIGHT!

We’ve got TWO FREE events happening Tuesday, October 6, at the Civic Centre!

TWEEN TAKEOVER: FRIENDLY FEUD
Ages 9 - 12 | 4:00 - 5:30 PM | FREE!

Survey says... you should probably be there! Battle it out Friendly Feud style with fun questions, snacks, drinks and prizes.

PATHWAYS: NO CLUE TRIVIA NIGHT
Ages 12 - 18 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE!

Think you know a little bit about everything? Come prove it! Expect random questions, plenty of laughs and some fierce competition.

Both events are FREE, so grab your friends and come test what you know... or how well you can guess!

No studying required. No Googling allowed.

Address

7400 Columbia Street
Port Hardy, BC
V0N2P0

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