Nelson & District Community Complex

The Neslon & District Community Complex is multi-purpose facility with a full gym/weight room, studio, arena, a 6 lane, 25 metre lap pool, leisure pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. We also host a variety of drop-in recreation programs for your whole family each week, included in general admission.

Our facility hours of operations are Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The pool will be closed from September 3-17 and the fitness studio will be closed from August 27-September 4 for the annual shutdown. The entire facility will be closed on September 3 and 4.

For the Fall pool and fitness program schedules click the button below.
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General Admission Rates

Active Passes
The Active Pass is a time-based membership that gives pass-holders unlimited general admission to: Public Swim, Lane Swim, Hot Tub, Fitness Centre, Included w/Admission group fitness classes, Public Skate, and Shinny Hockey. Prices do not include tax.

Registration for included with admission programs, within 24 hours of a program start time, is only available to those who have purchased a 1, 3, or 6 month Active Pass time-based-membership or Golden Guests.
In-person registration is required, for users who do not have a 1, 3, or 6 month Active Pass time-based membership, one hour prior to the program start time. If you do not have a time-based-membership, you can no longer call the front desk to register.
Leisure Access Pass
The Leisure Access Pass provides an opportunity for families and individuals with financial need in our community with an opportunity to participate in recreation services. The program provides a 50% discount on admission fees for the Fitness Centre, Arena and Aquatic Centre.
Click here to for more information and to apply.
Facility Features
Indoor Aquatic Area
- Swimming pool 25 metre, 6 lane lap pool with a 0.5 metre diving board
- Teach pool
- Leisure pool with lazy river
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Steam room
- The Cliff - 2.7 metre platform
- Rope swing
- Water slide
- Spray features
- Zero entry access
- Mens, womens and universal change rooms
Fitness Centre
- Cardio, strength, free weights and other various work out equipment
- Orentations and Personal Training
- Circuit training classes
Fitness Studio
- Spin, yoga, step and much more
- Group fitness classes (drop in and pre-registered)
Ice Arena
- NHL size ice surface (85 feet wide and 200 feet long)
- Event concourse
- 1,200 seats (2,500 including dry floor)
- 5 dressing rooms with bathrooms and showers
- 1 Referee's room
- Concession
- Beer gardens
Room and Hall Rentals
Multi-Purpose Room
The multi-purpose room holds up to 39 people and can be rented for events from meetings, birthday partys or training sessions.
Contact email nelrec@rdck.bc.ca or call 250.354.4386 for more information. Completete the online booking request form.
- Approx. 756 square feet
- TV mounted on wall
- Public Wifi
North Shore Hall
The North Shore Hall is available to rent for meetings or social events and can accomodate up to 191 people.
Click here for more information and to book the North Shore Hall.
The content on this page was last updated September 20 2023 at 3:44 AM
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