Recreation & Activity Programs for Seniors in BC
Staying active and socially connected is one of the best things for healthy aging. BC senior centres and community programs offer fitness classes, arts, trips, computer training, and much more.
Greater Victoria
30 providers in the Greater Victoria area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
Burnside Gorge Community Centre provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Serves: Greater Victoria
Non-profit
Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association provides recreation programs in Victoria, BC.
Cordova Bay 55 Plus Association provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Cycling Without Age Society offers free volunteer-led trishaw bike rides for seniors and people with reduced mobility in the Sidney and Saanichton area.
Edward Milne Community School provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Esquimalt Parks & Recreation provides recreation programs in Esquimalt, BC.
Fernwood Community Centre offers recreation programs for children, youth, adults and seniors, including programs for seniors 55+.
Galiano Island Community Hall provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Goldstream Gazette provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Gordon Head Recreation Centre is a Saanich recreation facility in Victoria offering programs, drop-ins and daycamps in sports, fitness and wellness, swimming, and dance.
Henderson Recreation Centre is an Oak Bay community hub in Victoria offering recreation and fitness activities for all ages, including adult exercise classes, children’s programs, indoor court rentals, and golf.
Serves: Victoria (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria supports immigrants, refugees, newcomers, and community members with settlement services, English learning, employment help, interpretation or translation, workshops…
James Bay Community School Centre offers recreation programs, event tickets, facility rentals, volunteering, and 55+ meals/cafe programming for the James Bay community.
Serves: James Bay (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
James Bay New Horizons Society provides recreation programs in James Bay, BC.
Metchosin Community House provides recreation programs in Metchosin, BC.
Monterey Centre provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Serves: Greater Victoria
Non-profit
MOVE Adapted Fitness and Rehabilitation Society of BC provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Panorama Recreation Centre provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Pearkes Recreation Centre is a Saanich recreation facility in Victoria offering programs, drop-ins and day camps, plus spaces for skating, fitness, sports and meetings.
Saanich Silver Threads offers in-person recreation, fitness, social, wellness, arts and crafts, and referral services for adults 55+.
Saturna Seniors provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
SHOAL Centre for Seniors provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Serves: Victoria (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
Silver Threads Service: Victoria Centre offers programs and services for seniors age 55 and older, including recreation, fitness, social, wellness, arts, crafts, and referral support.
Serves: Sooke (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
Sooke Region Communities Health Network is a Sooke-based non-profit that offers seniors programs, including Better at Home, therapeutic activation, social meals, tax clinic support, and learning opportunities for older…
Serves: Victoria (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society provides recreation programs in Victoria, BC.
Serves: Victoria (Greater Victoria)
Non-profit
Victoria Native Friendship Centre provides recreation programs in Victoria, BC.
Victoria Park Pavilion provides recreation programs in Victoria, BC.
Westshore Parks & Recreation provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Windsor Park Pavilion provides recreation programs in British Columbia, BC.
Gulf Islands
2 providers in the Gulf Islands area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
Serves: Pender Islands (Gulf Islands)
Non-profit
Pender Islands Health Centre: Community Support Program provides recreation programs in Pender Islands, BC.
Serves: Salt Spring (Gulf Islands)
Non-profit
Salt Spring Island Seniors Services Society provides recreation programs in Salt Spring, BC.
Metro Vancouver
96 providers in the Metro Vancouver area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
411 Seniors Centre Society provides recreation programs in Vancouver, BC.
55+ BC Games provides recreation programs in Burnaby, BC.
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
ActivAge - Surrey (Guildford/Newton) provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Activity Centre provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Albion Community Centre provides recreation programs in Maple Ridge, BC.
Alex Neighbourhood House provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Alex Neighbourhood House provides recreation programs in Surrey, BC.
Alouette Men’s Shed provides recreation programs in Maple Ridge, BC.
BC Recreation and Parks provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
BC Recreation and Parks provides recreation programs in Surrey, BC.
Bonsor 55+ Centre provides recreation programs in Burnaby, BC.
Box Offi ce provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Burnaby Village Museum provides recreation programs in Burnaby, BC.
The Community Centre has access to three gymnasiums, fitness centre, dance/group fitness studio, games room and meeting rooms.
Cameron 55+ Centre provides recreation programs in Burnaby, BC.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
Capilano Community Services Society – Seniors’ Hub (North Van) provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Century House provides recreation programs in New Westminster, BC.
Serves: Richmond
Non-profit
Offers classes and clubs for people with a wide range of interests.
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
Choose To Move - Surrey (Guildford/Newton) provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
The City Centre Community Centre provides inclusive, social, cultural and recreational events, programs and services to build healthy individuals, families and community.
City of Surrey provides recreation programs in Surrey, BC.
City of Surrey provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Community Centre provides recreation programs in New Westminster, BC.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
Community Integration Services Society provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Confederation Seniors’ Centre provides recreation programs in Burnaby, BC.
Continuing Education provides recreation programs in Burnaby, BC.
Cycling Without Age provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Edmonds 55+ Centre provides recreation programs in Burnaby, BC.
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
White Rock Library is an FVRL branch offering public library services, events, collections, digital resources, and community programming in White Rock.
Serves: Surrey & North Delta
Non-profit
Fraser Valley Regional Libraries (FVRL) provides recreation programs in Surrey, BC.
Incorporated in 1982, Gateway Theatre is a charitable, non-profit arts organization with the mission to enrich the quality of life in Richmond and surrounding communities by creating outstanding professional theatre and…
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
Get Up and Go!
Service every Sunday at 10:30am.
Serves: Maple Ridge (Metro Vancouver)
Non-profit
Golden Ears Winter Club (Curling) provides recreation programs in Maple Ridge, BC.
Attached to the Hamilton Elementary School.
Happy Wanderers Club is listed as a Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows-area social walking club for singles age 55+.
Impact North Shore provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
Intellectual Disability Society (North Shore Connexions) – The Summit provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
John Braithwaite Community Centre in North Vancouver includes a Seniors' Centre and hosts senior programs delivered by North Shore Neighbourhood House.
Kehila Society of Richmond runs a weekly Monday outreach program in Richmond for Jewish seniors, with ESL classes, exercise, wellness activities, and no-fee bus service for participants attending Kehila facilitated or…
KinVillage Association provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
KinVillage Community Centre provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Lawn Bowling Club provides recreation programs in Maple Ridge, BC.
Maple Ridge Leisure Centre provides recreation programs in Maple Ridge, BC.
Maple Ridge Public Library provides recreation programs in Maple Ridge, BC.
McKee House Senior’s Society provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
North Vancouver City Library offers senior- and elder-focused programs and services, including a seniors' community hub and device help.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
North Vancouver District Public Library provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture offers a wide range of recreation, arts, and cultural programs in North Vancouver, including fitness, swimming, skating, sports, and arts activities.
Serves: Pitt Meadows (Metro Vancouver)
Private pay
Pitt Meadows Community Garden is a member-operated community garden in Pitt Meadows where local residents can grow fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
Serves: Pitt Meadows (Metro Vancouver)
Non-profit
Pitt Meadows Public Library is a public library branch in Pitt Meadows offering in-person help, programs and events, and access to FVRL digital and print resources.
Features Canadian artworks that explore ideas relevant to the world today.
Arts Programs at the Richmond Cultural Centre and Annex include a wide range of visual and performing arts classes.
Richmond Chinese Community Society offers a Seniors' Social Circle in Richmond for seniors who want to meet new people and support their mental well-being.
Richmond Cultural Centre is a City of Richmond cultural facility in Minoru Park that houses the Arts Centre, Art Gallery, Museum, Archives, and arts programs.
Richmond Golden Rods and Reels is a non-profit fishing and social club in Richmond for adults 40+.
Richmond Multicultural Community Services offers seniors programs in Richmond that combine social activities, information sharing, and community connection.
Richmond Museum offers exhibits, public programs, community events, and local-history learning opportunities in Richmond.
Richmond Nature Park Society works with the City of Richmond to offer nature-based programs and events at Richmond Nature Park.
Richmond Potters' Club offers in-person adult pottery classes in Richmond for beginners and intermediate potters.
Richmond Public Library offers seniors’ programs, events, digital resources, and booklists, plus home delivery of library materials for members who can’t visit a branch.
Sea Island Community Centre is a City of Richmond community centre offering educational, cultural, social and recreational programs and services for people in the Sea Island community.
Senior Link Society is a Richmond-based community organization for seniors who may be isolated or lonely.
Serves: Maple Ridge (Metro Vancouver)
Private pay
Seniors activity group at CEED Centre in Maple Ridge offering social programs, crafts, games, and recreational activities for older adults
Seniors activity programs including fitness classes, social events, arts, and community engagement
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Subsidized
Seniors Volunteer Program - Surrey and White Rock provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Serves: Maple Ridge (Metro Vancouver)
Non-profit
Shirley’s Massage & Reflexology provides recreation programs in Maple Ridge, BC.
Shopping Centre provides recreation programs in New Westminster, BC.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre is a North Vancouver community centre for adults 55+ offering more than 70 recreational, social, and support programs, from exercise and arts to clubs and seminars.
Serves: North Shore (North Vancouver)
Non-profit
Simon Fraser University – Liberal Arts and Adults 55+ Program provides recreation programs in North Vancouver, BC.
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
Social and Recreational Programs provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Located on Williams between Garden City and No.
A large heated free-form shaped outdoor family pool with two water slides, a large picnic area, and a wading pool for children.
Serves: Maple Ridge (Metro Vancouver)
Private pay
St.
Facilities include a gymnasium, three indoor tennis courts, a squash court, a fitness centre, the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, a martial arts facility, and a branch of the Richmond Public Library.
Since 1992, the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre has been dedicated to the Japanese Canadian community who endured injustices during and after World War II.
Located in the heart of Steveston Village, the Steveston Museum building housed the area's first bank, built in 1905.
Located in Steveston Park next to the Steveston Community Centre, the 25-metre outdoor pool is heated with a 3-metre slide and offers a shallow tot pool for youngsters.
The Steveston Tram museum features the beautifully restored Tram Car 1220 as its centrepiece.
Surrey Parks and Recreation provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Surrey Public Libraries provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
Tech Buddies & Digital Literacy for Seniors - Surrey and White Rock provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
TALK provides people over 50 with inexpensive, creative and stimulating learning activities, including non-credit courses, field trips, special events, and Philosophers' Corners, all planned and run by volunteers.
The Thompson Community Centre and adjacent park is located where Granville meets Railway.
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
Together in Movement and Exercise (TIME) Classes - For adults with stroke, brain injury, MS and other mobility challenges provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
Urban Bounty is a charity based in the Lower Mainland working to cultivate a resilient local food system through education, advocacy, and community-building initiatives.
Serves: White Rock & South Surrey
Non-profit
WALKit - City of Surrey Walking Group provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
This facility is part of the Riverport Sports and Entertainment Complex located off of Highway 99 via exit 32, Steveston Highway East.
West Richmond Community Centre brings together the diverse neighborhood of West Richmond through childcare programs, special events, fitness programs, youth opportunities, and adult and seniors activities.
A nine-hole course located in Hugh Boyd Community Park and operated by the City of Richmond.
Serves: North Shore (West Vancouver)
Non-profit
West Vancouver Memorial Library provides recreation programs in West Vancouver, BC.
Whonnock Walkers is listed as a community walking group based around Whonnock Lake Centre.
YMCA Choose To Move provides recreation programs in White Rock, BC.
YMCA provides recreation programs in Surrey, BC.
Fraser Valley
32 providers in the Fraser Valley area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
ABBOTSFORD 55+ BC GAMES provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
ABBOTSFORD CURLING CLUB provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
Serves: Abbotsford (Fraser Valley)
Non-profit
ABBOTSFORD PICKLEBALL ASSOCIATION provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
Serves: Abbotsford (Fraser Valley)
Non-profit
ABBOTSFORD SOCIAL ACTIVITY ASSOCIATION provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Abbotsford Social Activity Association provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
ARC SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTRE provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
BC Recreation and Parks provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Boston Bar Library provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Boston Bar/North Bend Enhancement Society provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Canyon Lanes - Tom Dunlop Recreation Center provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Children, Youth & Older Adult Literacy Services provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
The Chilliwack Activity Centre (50 Plus) Society (previously known as The Chilliwack Senior Recreation Centre) provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Chilliwack ElderCollege provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Chilliwack Learning Society provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Chilliwack Public Libraries provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Chilliwack Seniors Veterans Society is listed by the City of Chilliwack as a seniors group, with current seniors-resource material listing its Main Street address and phone number.
City of Chilliwack provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
CLEARBROOK MB CHURCH provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
District of Kent provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Fraser Valley Regional Library serves Chilliwack through local branches such as Chilliwack, Sardis, and Yarrow.
Serves: Abbotsford (Fraser Valley)
Non-profit
Garden Park Tower / Clearbrook Golden Age Society offers senior-focused recreation and wellness programs in Abbotsford, including mobility and balance classes, bookbinding, and carpet bowling.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Get Up And Go!
Hope Library provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Kent Community Recreation and Cultural Centre provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
LUNCH WITH THE BUNCH provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
Serves: Abbotsford (Fraser Valley)
Non-profit
MRC SENIOR CENTRE – OLD-AGE PENSIONERS provides recreation programs in Abbotsford, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Senior Activity Centre - Abbotsford Recreation Centre provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Seniors' Community Connector - Social Prescribing Program - Abbotsford provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) - Agassiz/Harrison Hot Springs provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Serves: Chilliwack & Fraser Valley
Non-profit
Together in Movement and Exercise (TIME) Classes - For adults with stroke, brain injury, MS and other mobility challenges provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
YMCA Choose To Move provides recreation programs in Chilliwack, BC.
Okanagan
17 providers in the Okanagan area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
Able Sail Program provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
BC Old Time Fiddlers Association provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
Serves: Kelowna (Okanagan)
Non-profit
Canadian Association for Retired Persons provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
CMHA Kelowna’s Discovery College provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
Connected Canadians provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
Digital Literacy for Seniors is a one-to-one tutoring program in the Central Okanagan for adults 65 and older who want help using phones, tablets, computers, email, social media, and staying safe online.
Serves: Kelowna (Okanagan)
Non-profit
Kelowna Art Gallery offers in-person access to exhibitions and programs in downtown Kelowna.
Serves: Lake Country (Okanagan)
Non-profit
Lake Country Senior Citizens Activity Centre provides recreation programs in Lake Country, BC.
Okanagan Regional Library offers online learning and library resources for seniors and older adults who want to build new skills, including technology and lifelong learning topics.
Parkinson Recreation Centre is a City of Kelowna recreation facility offering programs and drop-in activities for seniors, adults, children, and families.
Parkinson Senior Trekkers provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
Serves: Kelowna (Okanagan)
Non-profit
Project Literacy Central Okanagan Society provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
Public Skating, City of Kelowna provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna offers arts classes and workshops for adults and seniors, including painting, music, movement, dance, and theatre.
Okanagan Men’s Shed is a Kelowna-based community workshop for men of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to connect, socialize, and work on shared projects.
YMCA of Southern Interior BC offers recreation, swimming, health and fitness, and community programs in Kelowna and the Southern Interior.
Therapeutic Lake Cruises Society provides recreation programs in Kelowna, BC.
Northern BC
5 providers in the Northern BC area
Independent. No referral fees. Listings reviewed regularly.
Serves: Prince George & Northern BC
Non-profit
Cariboo Chilcotin Elder College provides recreation programs in Prince George, BC.
Serves: Prince George & Northern BC
Non-profit
Cariboo Elders Building & Recreational Society provides recreation programs in Prince George, BC.
Serves: Prince George & Northern BC
Non-profit
Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex - Recreation Programs for Williams Lake provides recreation programs in Prince George, BC.
City of Williams Lake provides recreation programs in Prince George, BC.
Serves: Prince George & Northern BC
Non-profit
Creekside Seniors Activity Centre provides recreation programs in Prince George, BC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a membership to join a senior centre?
Most senior centres charge a small annual membership fee ($10-$50/year) which gives access to drop-in programs. Many individual programs have a small additional fee. Some centres welcome non-members to try programs.
Are there programs for seniors with limited mobility?
Yes. Many centres offer chair fitness, gentle yoga, seated exercises, and adaptive programs. Some also provide door-to-door transportation to help you attend.
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