North Campus
Our Faculty rank among the best-equipped facilities for teaching, research, sport and recreation of any university in Canada
North Campus facilities are housed in the Van Vliet Complex, named after the faculty's founding dean, Dr. Maury Van Vliet. Dr. Van Vliet served the university from 1945 to 1978 as a teacher, coach and administrator.
North Campus offers a facilities include the Physical Activity & Wellness Centre, Universiade Pavilion, Hanson Fitness & Lifestyle Centre, Wilson Climbing Centre, Main Gym, Clare Drake Arena, gymnasiums, dance studios, multipurpose rooms, lecture theatres, meeting rooms and classrooms.
Van Vliet Complex Hours
Upcoming Statutory Holidays
Victoria Day, May 20
Canada Day, July 1
Heritage Day, August 5
Van Vliet Complex General Building Hours
April 29- August 31:
Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
STAT Holidays: Closed
September 1 - April 28:
Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
STAT Holidays: Closed
Hanson Fitness & Lifestyle Centre Hours
April 29- August 31:
Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
STAT Holidays: Closed
September 1 - April 28:
Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
STAT Holidays: Closed
Wilson Climbing Centre Hours
April 29- August 31:
Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
STAT Holidays: Closed
September 1 - April 28:
Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
STAT Holidays: Closed
Aquatic Centre Hours
Contact us
General Inquiries:
Ph: 780.492.9510
E: recreation@ualberta.ca
Customer Service:
1-241, Van Vliet Complex (lower level of East Wing)
Ph: 780.492.2231
E: activityreg@ualberta.ca
Recreation Facility Operations:
Van Vliet Complex
Ph: 780.492.3276
E: vvcoperations@ualberta.ca
Team Lead: Dean Budynski (dean.budynski@ualberta.ca)
Facility Booking Inquiries:
2-670 Van Vliet Complex
Ph: 780.492.7424
E: bookings@ualberta.ca
***To schedule or cancel a drop-in time, please visit www.activityreg.ualberta.ca.