Ardrossan Recreation Complex

Just minutes away in rural Strathcona County this beautiful facility is located on the second floor of Ardrossan Recreation Complex.

• A full line of cardiovascular equipment which includes treadmills, powermills, ellipticals, bikes, and more
• A wide variety of selectorized weight machines and free weights for a full body workout 
• Stretching and body weight areas 
• Outdoor fitness patio for functional workouts (open during warm and dry weather periods only)  
• Drop-in group fitness classes including cycle, Zumba, yoga and more

Enjoy support and free orientations from our knowledgeable and experienced wellness staff. 

Are you 10-13 years old and looking forward to using the wellness centre?

Check out our Fit for the Future orientation program.

The three-lane track is 170 meters long (5.9 laps = 1 km). The track is designed to provide an indoor opportunity for everyone and is fully wheelchair accessible. Please ensure that children under 8 years are accompanied by an adult while using the track. 

See Indoor Tracks for more information.

The Ardrossan Recreation Complex has 2 ice sheets (East and West arena's)

Find out about skating and shinny hockey

View the latest skating schedule.

Ice booking information:
780-400-2084

Fun Factory is a drop-in child-minding service for parents involved in activities located at Ardrossan Recreation Complex and Millennium Place. We provide a safe and caring environment for your children while you have some leisure time to participate in a healthy lifestyle. We will entertain your little ones with colouring, toys, playdough, puzzles and books!

Please note: We will provide two weeks notice for any fee or schedule changes. 

Do you want to explore science? Why not take a trip to the market? Build the best fort known to man-kind! Or blast-off into space as an astronaut!

Let your imagination take you there at Love to Play in Ardrossan Recreation Complex. We take pride in our mission to prepare children to succeed as preschoolers, help families live healthy lives and nurture a new generation of creative and global citizens.

Sign-up for a registered preschool program at Ardrossan Recreation Complex or come play during the drop-in times.

Hours of Operation

Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Children aged 10 years and younger will have an amazing time in the Edu-tainment Centre at Ardrossan Recreation Complex. 

Note: Children under six must be accompanied by a responsible person 14 years or older at all times in the Edu-tainment Centre.

Regular admission fees apply.

Parking

• 8 accessible parking stalls
• ramped curb access points from the parking lot to entrance points

Entrances

• main entrance (east) and north entrances have automated sliding doors
• breeze-way entrance (south) has push button automated doors

Facility

• elevator for second floor access into Wellness Centre/track
• indoor ramp from north entrance to main lobby
• accessible washrooms throughout
• accessible customer service desk
• accessible water fountains

Arena

• accessible viewing
• sledge hockey compatible

Wellness Centre

• accessible change room (with locking capability for privacy)
• accessible track
• accessible fitness equipment and spaces
• mobility trained fitness staff

The youth lounge is a designated area for youth with several amenities:

• Nintendo Switch
• Xbox 360
• Arcade machine
• Bubble hockey
• Air hockey
• Foosball

Ardrossan Recreation Complex features a curling rink with four sheets of ice, a viewing area and a licensed food service lounge.

Facility Map - Ardrossan Recreation Complex

Guests can choose between a monthly membership (Active Pass), daily admission or one-month or 10-day passes. Daily admission rates are listed below, please visit our recreation facility admission rates page for alternative options.

Daily admission

Includes access to non-instructor led drop-in activities

• Adult (24-64): $7.00
• Young adult (18-23): $6.25
• Senior (65+): $5.50
• Youth (13-17): $5.50
• Child (2-12): $4.00
• Tots under 2: FREE
• Family*: $18.00

Daily admission+

Includes access to all drop-in activities, including instructor-led classes

• Adult (24-64): $8.50
• Young adult (18-23): $7.75
• Senior (65+): $6.75
• Youth (13-17): $6.75
• Child (2-12): $4.50
• Tots under 2: FREE

*A family is a maximum of 2 adults (18+ years) and unlimited children 17 years or younger living in the same household.

The Active Pass is a monthly membership that offers affordable and flexible access to Strathcona County's recreation centres, and includes activities for all ages and levels of physical ability. Two pass options are available based on your individual lifestyle - the Active Pass and Active Pass+.

$3.25

Fee not valid at Millennium Place

Regular fees apply during recreational swims at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre and Kinsmen Leisure Centre.

Emerald Hills Leisure Centre – steamroom/whirlpool

Kinsmen Leisure Centre – steamroom/whirlpool

Glen Allan Recreation Complex – sauna/whirlpool

Emerald Hills Leisure Centre and Kinsmen Leisure Centre

Child (2-12) - $4.00

Family* - $6.50

Please note: regular admission rates apply during recreational swim times.

*Family includes 2 adults and up to 5 children under the age of 18 living in the same household.

Swim diapers (toddler & adult) - $2.00

Available for purchase at the front desk.

Racquet Court - available at Glen Allan Recreation Complex only. Court admission includes access to the wellness area, whirlpool, and sauna. Racquet court access is included on the Active Pass+.

Court bookings are for one-hour time slots.

Child (2-12)
$4.50

Youth (13-17)
$6.75

Adult (18-64)
$8.50

Senior (13-17)
$6.75

Wally Ball - $34.00/hour

• Court Booking Procedures
• Interclub - Squash - This squash league plays out of GARC twice a week and runs from October through March.