A group of people riding stationary bikes

Active Living Memberships

Students are Members

Current UCalgary students have an All-Access Membership included in their tuition fees.

Alumni Discount

University of Calgary graduates receive special rates on annual memberships and get their first Active Living membership at 50% off the regular public rate.

Seniors Rate

All seniors (age 60+) get special discounted rates.

Faculty/Staff Benefit

UCalgary employees receive a discounted rate and may be able to use their Wellness Spending benefits to help cover the cost.

General Public
Single	$696.15
Senior (60+)	$348.08
Family	$1,124.55
Alumni
Single	$522.11
Senior (60+)	$348.08
Family	$843.41
Faculty/Staff
Single	$382.88
Senior (60+)	$348.08
Family	$618.50

Includes access to the Aquatic Centre, Fitness Centre, Olympic Oval, Outdoor Centre Climbing and Bouldering Walls, Racquet Centre, and Gymnasiums during open recreation hours.

*Prices include GST.

General Public
Single	$578.35
Senior (60+)	$289.18
Family	$931.80
Alumni
Single	$433.77
Senior (60+)	$289.18
Family	$698.85
Faculty/Staff
Single	$318.10
Senior (60+)	$289.18
Family	$512.49

Excludes access to the Racquet Centre. Includes Access to Aquatic Centre, Fitness Centre, Olympic Oval, Outdoor Centre Climbing and Bouldering Walls, and Gymnasiums during open recreation hours.

*Prices include GST.

General Public
Single	$462.70
Senior (60+)	$231.36
Family	$712.22
Alumni
Single	$347.03
Senior (60+)	$231.36
Family	$534.17
Faculty/Staff
Single	$254.49
Senior (60+)	$231.36
Family	$391.72

Excludes access to the Fitness Centre. Includes access to the Aquatic Centre, Olympic Oval, Outdoor Centre Climbing and Bouldering Walls, Racquet Centre, and Gymnasiums during open recreation hours.

*Prices include GST.

Questions? Contact Active Living Client Services email us

UCalgary students not taking any courses from May to August can purchase a four-month spring & summer membership at a special reduced rate of $68.58 including taxes.

Spring memberships (May-June) or summer memberships (July-August) are also available for a pro-rated price.

Purchase your spring & summer membership from Active Living Client Services (KNA104)
T: 403.220.5029

Monthly Payroll Deduction

If you would like to set up your membership as a monthly payroll deduction, contact: 403.220.6562 or crmember@ucalgary.ca.

Payment plan

Choose to pay for your membership in 4 payments over the first four months of the membership. Contact: 403.220.6562 or crmember@ucalgary.ca.

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Spending Account credits may be used to purchase an Active Living Membership. Eligible staff members receive an annual credit allocation for their discretionary use to help support their overall health and wellness. Employees have the choice to allocate those credits to a Non-taxable Health Spending account and/or Taxable Wellness Spending Account.

Flexible Spending Account Information

Try our facility with daily or monthly passes.

Memberships are refundable within the first two weeks. After the two-week period, memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Exceptions are made for relocation outside of Calgary, injury, accident or work-related leave. Written documentation must be provided.

Members must have their Unicard at all times when accessing Active Living facilities and services. A three-strike rule applies for failure to present your Unicard, after which you must purchase a day pass.

Wristbands are required when accessing the Aquatic Centre, Outdoor Centre Bouldering Wall, Racquet Centre or gymnasiums. Pick-up your wristband at the Active Living Client Services desk (KNA 104), the Fitness Centre desk (KNB 155), or the Outdoor Centre desk (KNB 180).

Age Restrictions:
- Aquatic Centre: During Family Swim Times parents must be within arm's length of children 7 and under. Adult Lane Swimming: swimmers must be 12 years of age or older
- Fitness Centre: must be 17 and older
  - Anyone between the ages of 14-16 years old who wishes to use the Fitness Centre must complete an orientation with a parent/guardian who will also need to supervise them while they use the Fitness Centre in the future.
  - No Youth 13 and under are permitted
- Outdoor Centre Climbing and Bouldering Walls: Under 14 must be directly supervised at all times by a responsible adult, under 7 must keep their hands below the red bouldering line.
- Gymnasiums: All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Racquet Centre: All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

All the facilities are shared with University of Calgary students.
A "family" is defined as two adults and their dependents 17 years of age and under who live in the same household.

Public and alumni members — get your Unicard access card. Send a headshot and a photo of your temporary ID card to unicard@ucalgary.ca. Active Living will contact you when the card is ready for pick-up. Send photos

Equipment Rentals

Client Services lends badminton nets, basketballs, volleyballs and more. An active and valid Unicard is required to borrow equipment.

Browse Equipments Available for Rent

Facility Tours

We offer free tours of the University of Calgary Active Living facilities to show you everything you can take advantage of with you membership. Your friendly guide will get you familiar with each area and share insider tips on how to get the most of your visits. Highly recommended!

Call 403.220.6562 to book a tour.

Browse our Facilities

Employees of the following corporate partners are eligible for special membership rates. To purchase, contact: 403.220.6562 or crmember@ucalgary.ca.

The UCalgary Active Living, in partnership with City of Calgary, are proud to offer Fair Entry pricing for four months and/or annual memberships. This caters to low-income individuals who have applied to the City of Calgary Fair Entry and received their card.

For more information, please contact the membership services coordinator at crmember@ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary, in partnership with Alberta Health Services is pleased to offer special membership rates to:

Alberta Health Services employees
Staff physicians
AHS non-staff physicians

All AHS employees and staff physicians will need to register in person and produce their AHS identification at Client Services Office (KNA 104) to receive the special membership rate.

All AHS non-staff physicians will need to register in person and produce their letter of appointment along with personal identification.

Employees with offices located in Research Park (located between 40 Ave NW to the North, 32 Ave NW to the South, 37 St. NW to the West and along 33 St NW to the East) are eligible for the Corporate Membership Rates. Employees will need to register in person and bring proof of having an office within the Research Park businesses or buildings.

Photo, Video, and Electronic Device Guidelines

The University of Calgary, Active Living, and the Outdoor Centre are committed to ensuring all members, guests, and staff privacy and safety. We understand that sharing on social media is widespread, and we love to see our members share their successes; however, they should not do so in a way that negatively impacts the experience of others.

Read our Policy