Expanded Hours Coming to Recreational Facilities

Tags:  2026 | News Release
Date Released: March 30, 2026

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) is pleased to announce expanded operating hours at both the Sechelt Aquatic Centre (SAC) and the Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre (PHAFC), beginning in April 2026.

These changes reflect ongoing efforts to better meet community demand and enhance access to recreation services across the Sunshine Coast.

Starting April 12, 2026, the Sechelt Aquatic Centre will see an 8.5-hour increase in weekly operating hours, bringing total full facility access to 74.5 hours per week. While the expansion is modest, extended Friday evening hours will provide improved access for patrons.

Sechelt Aquatic Centre – Effective April 12, 2026

Pool Hours:

  • Monday: 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

 Fitness Centre Hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 At the Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre, expanded hours will be introduced in two phases:

 Phase 1: Effective April 7 to May 4, 2026

Full Facility Hours

  • Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 Gym-Only Hours

  • Tuesday: 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 Phase 2: Effective May 5 to July 31, 2026

Expanded full facility (gym and pool) evening hours.

Full Facility Hours

  • Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 Gym-Only Hours

  • Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 Updated schedules will be posted at the facility and on the SCRD website at www.scrd.ca/recreation.