The Active Living Centre will offer a wide range of programs that support health, wellness, and connection. As we move closer to opening, we’re working hard on the programs and services offered in this new, world‑class facility.

This page is your hub for staying informed and sharing ideas to help create programs that reflect our community’s needs and interests.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their feedback through the Active Living Centre Programming Survey. More than 1,000 people from Vernon and the surrounding area participated!

Some key findings include:

• Group fitness programs, such as yoga, strength, cycling and aquafit, are the top priorities for programming, followed by aquatic programs, adult leisure programs and older adult wellness activities.
• Generally, respondents prefer to participate in programs on weekday mornings, but weekday evenings and weekends work best for families with young children or teenagers.
• Short programs lasting four to six weeks and drop-in programs arethe most preferred formats.
• Cost and scheduling are the most common barriers that might prevent people from participating in programming, along with a need for child for families with young children.

The City will use this feedback, along with operational, financial and facility planning considerations, to help make programming decisions. The first programs at the Active Living Centre will start in January 2027, with registration expected to open in late 2026.

📰 Stay informed

Subscribe to the Active Living Centre newsletter to receive updates on programs, services, memberships, pricing and opening details.

💡Share your stories

Share your stories about participating in Vernon recreation programs and your ideas for the future of recreation at the Active Living Centre.

🔎 Learn more
Visit vernon.ca/alc for the latest information and updates about the new Active Living Centre, including opening timelines, memberships, and pricing — coming soon.

Tell us your ideas about Vernon recreation:

• What is your favourite memory from participating in City of Vernon recreation programs?
• What are you looking forward to the most about the new Active Living Centre?
• What ideas do you have for future Vernon Recreation programs and services?

Your contributions will be used to guide future programming, celebrate the new Active Living Centre, and remember the Vernon Recreation Centre. Quotes may be shared on the City of Vernon social media accounts and website.