
Community Services
Nelson & District Community Complex
The Nelson & District Community Complex is multi-purpose recreation facility. The faciliy includes a Fitness Centre, Aquatic Centre, ice arena and multi-purpose rooms. We also host a variety of drop-in recreation programs for your whole family each week that are included with general admission.
Hours of Operation
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
Aquatic Centre |
9:00am – 7:00pm |
6:00am – 9:15pm |
6:00am – 9:15pm |
6:00am – 9:15pm |
6:00am – 9:15pm |
6:00am – 9:30pm |
8:00am – 8:00pm |
Fitness Centre |
9:00am – 7:00pm |
5:30am – 9:30pm |
5:30am – 9:30pm |
5:30am – 9:30pm |
5:30am – 9:30pm |
5:30am – 9:30pm |
8:00am – 8:00pm |
Facility Resources
View the Spring Guide
View our hours of operation and schedules from March 31 – June 29.
View Summer Camps Details
Admission Rates
Drop-in | *10-Punch Pass | |
Child (0-4) | FREE | – |
Youth (5-18) | $4.04 | $36.36 |
Adult (19-74) | $8.08 | $72.72 |
Golden Guest (75+) | FREE | – |
Family (Family of 5. 2 adults max) |
$16.16 | – |
- *10-punch passes expire 1 year from date of purchase.
- Leisure Access Program rates are applied at time of purchase.
- Reservations are available for specific programs in advance.
- Youth 13-15 years of age are required to participate in the Youth Weight Room orientations before they can access the Fitness Centre.
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.
1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | |
Adult | $72.72 | $185.44 | $327.24 |
Youth | $36.36 | $92.72 | $163.62 |
2nd Adult | $65.48 | $166.90 | $294.52 |
2nd Youth | $32.74 | $83.45 | $147.26 |
- 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.
- In order to receive the second adult or youth Active Pass discount, you must purchase the initial pass at the same time.
The Leisure Access Program helps residents of all ages living in the RDCK who are in financial hardship access RDCK recreation services. This program provides further subsidy on general admission, membership services, and registered programs. Individuals and families are welcome to apply.
Click here to for more information and to apply.
The program is undergoing changes. All current pass holders will have their pass extended until May 31, 2025. Users will start to see new program details emerge before the reapplication date of May 31, 2025.
Facility Features
- 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
- Cardio, strength, free weights and other various work out equipment
- Orientations and Personal Training
- Circuit training classes
- Spin, yoga, step and much more
- Group fitness classes (drop in and pre-registered)
- 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
- Approx. 756 square feet
- TV mounted on wall
- Public Wifi
For more information or to book the Multi-Purpose Room, please contact:
Kristine Rye
Ph: 250.354.4386 Ext: 5106
krye@rdck.bc.ca
Or, complete the online booking request form.
675 Whitmore Road, Nelson, BC
The North Shore Hall is available to rent for meetings or social events. It is 2,360 square feet and can accommodate up to 191 people.
2024/2025 Rates
Youth Non-Profit | $19.77 + tax |
Adult Non-Profit | $29.65 + tax |
Private group or individual or fundraising or non-profit special event | $39.53 + tax |
Commercial | $49.41 + tax |
All day private group or individual or fundraising or non-profit special event | $177.89 + tax |
All Day Commercial | $296.46 + tax |
Features
- Capacity 191
- 14 x rectangular table (8ft long)
- 140 chairs
- Handicap access
- Prep kitchen with household stove and fridge (utensils and dishes not available)
- Sound system
- Limited parking
*Please Note no WIFI or projector are available at this site.
For more information or to book the North Shore Hall, please contact:
Kristine Rye
Ph: 250.354.4386 Ext: 5106
krye@rdck.bc.ca