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Victoria recreation center Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Victoria recreation center Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Victoria recreation center Oak Bay Recreation Centre
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OAK BAY RECREATION CENTRE

(4.9 Score)
1975 Bee Street,
Victoria, BC V8R 5E6 Directions

Since 1975

Specialty:

✓ Arena ✓ Fitness Centre ✓ Indoor Sports Field ✓ Tennis Courts ✓ Day Camps ✓ Exercise ✓ Hockey ✓ Fitness Studio ✓ Meeting Space ✓ Playground ✓ Youth and Adult Programs ✓ Skating ✓ Tennis and Drop-in Soccer ✓ Preschool ✓ Children's Play Area ✓ Exercise Equipment ✓ Activity Room ✓ Swimming Pools ✓ Hot Tub ✓ Sauna ✓ Steam Room ✓ Gymnasium and Auditorium

“Oak Bay Recreation Centre offers children and adults a wide range of leisure activities. The centre provides parking in front of the building on Bee Street and at the end of Goldsmith Avenue. The centre features indoor tennis bubbles, an arena, a swimming pool, an indoor sports field, a fitness studio, an activity room, and the Sports View Lounge. The centre fosters a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where everyone can participate in various recreational opportunities regardless of age, ability, background, or economic status. Whether you wish to join programs or activities, you can register in advance or drop in at your convenience. Free parking is available.

2025 Update: Their facilities include indoor tennis bubbles, ice arena, swimming pool area with sauna, steam room, hot tub, 25-metre pool and smaller warm pool.”

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Price:

Adult 19+:
Single $7.50
10 Visit Pass $67.50
25 Visit Pass $150.00
Adult 60+:
Single $6.00
10 Visit Pass $54.00
25 Visit Pass $120.00
Student 19+:
Single $6.00
10 Visit Pass $54.00
25 Visit Pass $120.00
Child/Youth 6–18:
Single $4.25
10 Visit Pass $38.25
25 Visit Pass $85.00
Family:
Single $15.00
10 Visit Pass $135.00
25 Visit Pass $300.00
Extra Child: $1.50

Contact:

(250) 595-7946

Mon-Sun: 6am - 10am

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Victoria recreation center Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Victoria recreation center Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Victoria recreation center Esquimalt Recreation Centre
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ESQUIMALT RECREATION CENTRE

(4.9 Score)
527 Fraser Street,
Victoria, BC V9A 6H6 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

✓ Auditorium ✓ Day Camps ✓ Playground ✓ Exercise Equipment ✓ Preschool ✓ Tennis and Drop-in Soccer ✓ Exercise ✓ Adult ✓ Room ✓ Hockey ✓ Gymnasium ✓ Skating ✓ Youth Programs ✓ Fitness Studio ✓ Swimming Pool ✓ Children's Play Area ✓ Fitness and Meeting Space

“Esquimalt Recreation Centre features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, aquatic centre, arena, and more. The centre's mission is to collaborate with residents, organizations, and other municipalities to foster a healthy and active community by providing access to recreation, parks, community development programs, and services. Esquimalt Recreation Centre includes state-of-the-art wellness and aquatic centres, a gymnasium, and various programs, activities, and meeting spaces. In addition to recreational activities and programs, you can choose from hundreds of year-round community programs. The centre also offers a one-month extension on current annual passes.

2025 Update: They also offer many types of classes and even group events. The hot tub is large and always at a good temperature. They also have a steam room and a sauna. Esquimalt Recreation Centre run many different local courses and programs.”

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Contact:

(250) 412-8500

Mon-Sun: 5:30am - 10:30pm

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Victoria recreation center Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Victoria recreation center Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Victoria recreation center Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
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CRYSTAL POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE

(4.8 Score)
2275 Quadra Street,
Victoria, BC V8T 4C4 Directions

Since 1992

Specialty:

✓ Adult Programs ✓ Day Camps ✓ Sauna ✓ Aquafit Classes ✓ Swimming and Warm Pool ✓ Water Slide ✓ Hot Tub ✓ Weight Room ✓ Cardio Area ✓ Gymnasium ✓ Exercise Circuit ✓ Cardio ✓ Tot Pools ✓ Auditorium ✓ Children's Play Area ✓ Preschool ✓ Fitness ✓ Personal Training ✓ Community Building ✓ Sports ✓ Youth and Playschool Activities

“Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre features a 50-metre pool, two warm pools, a 160-foot water slide, a hot tub, a weight room, a cardio area, and more. The centre offers a wide range of recreational activities and programs. The centre promotes transparency and inclusiveness in developing and representing groups and individuals using the facilities. The centre recognizes that many families and individuals rely on the recreation programs offered by the City. Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre invites everyone to experience its offerings, ensuring accessibility and a welcoming environment for all. They also offer free passes for children aged five and under.

2025 Update: Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre provides a wide range of recreation services and amenities for people of all ages, interests and fitness levels.”

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Price:

Adult (18–59):
Single admission $6.63
10x pass $59.59
1 month pass $66.21
3 month pass $148.00
Continuous pass (monthly) $38.63
Regional pass $570
Senior (60+) / Student:
Single admission $5.25
10x pass $47.20
1 month pass $52.45
3 month pass $117.99
Continuous pass (monthly) $30.59
Youth (13–17):
Single admission $4.03
10x pass $36.36
1 month pass $40.40
3 month pass $90.90
Continuous pass (monthly) $23.57
Child (6–12):
Single admission $3.44
10x pass $30.94
1 month pass $34.39
3 month pass $77.36
Continuous pass (monthly) $20.06
Family:
Single admission $13.13
10x pass $118.11

Contact:

(250) 361-0732

Mon-Fri: 5:30am - 9pm
Sat & Sun: 8:30am - 4pm

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OAK BAY RECREATION CENTRE REVIEWS

It has a very good location and has a parking lot which is usually very busy. There are places to lock bikes and skateboard (indoor). It has swimming pool, good size fitness/weight room, arena for hockey and ice skating, 4 vending machines (drinks and snacks), many activities/lessons for kids, youth and adults, sauna and hot tub… Employees are friendly and helpful. Showers can be used for $3,5 (this info for travellers and people who lives in their vans). Over all rather than it being very busy, it is a great facility, always clean.

My favourite pool on the island. Best steam room, best hot tub, usable pool. Needs more lifeguards to accommodate the amazing hours of operation prior to pandemic. 1:00AM at the hot tub with dim lighting and vibe music where else are you getting that.

Great recreation centre. Have to be a bite strategic on when you arrive as it can get busy. Both the pool and gym are well maintained and clean. I look forward to the renovations that are planned , making this great facility even better.

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ESQUIMALT RECREATION CENTRE REVIEWS

I have enjoyed many years of working out and swimming in the pool. The staff are great. The equipment is in good shape. The wading pool/river is warm and fun to float around with some noodles. They have classes of all kind to attend for reasonable fee's, and activities seem to change seasonally. It's a good spend of time for not too much money. I did edit my review to focus on the Rec Center rather than the parking lot. I highly recommend the Esquimalt Recreation Center.

What a great facility! Plenty of equipment in the gym, and it’s very clean. I’ve heard the pool is fantastic, although I haven’t gotten the chance to use that portion of the facility yet. All the staff are super friendly and it’s always a pleasure to go! Parking is also great, haven’t run into an issue (when I have taken my car) finding a parking spot. Great atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

It was bright and clean. Well attended by lifeguards. The slide wasn't open for use when we came, I was informed it is available after 1pm during free swim. The sauna was pleasant. There are four pools: Hot tub, baby, kid, main pool. The kid pool has a fast figure eight lazy river.

CRYSTAL POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE REVIEWS

Crystal Pool is a fairly regular place where I swim. The Leisure Pool is a decent size ideal for families and kids. The hot tub is adequate. The space is bright and uplifting due to the massive domed translucent ceiling. Water quality and change rooms, in my opinion, are the best in town. Length swimmers enjoy 50 metre lengths but limited availability during the day. Priority should be afforded to public drop in over private rental groups. Staff is friendly.

Thanks for having friendly security person on to make sure the kids are safe. Wishing your staff luck with fulfilling the vacant lifeguard positions so the hours can increase back to “norm” on the weekends! I’ve always found the front desk staff to be patient and as much as possible, accommodating to our family.

A community staple, Crystal Pool always aims to please. Sure it's time for a new one until then this recreation center has all the amenities to stay fit, healthy and to have a lot of fun. I have been a patron there as a bachelor, married, and now with two children.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OAK BAY RECREATION CENTRE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ESQUIMALT RECREATION CENTRE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CRYSTAL POOL AND FITNESS CENTRE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Website Standard: 10

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