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UManitoba Gym: Active Living Centre Hours and Access
University of Manitoba students already pay for the gym through the Sport and Rec Fee in tuition. To switch on access, you must be registered for classes that term and complete the online gym waiver in Aurora each academic year. The Active Living Centre on the Fort Garry campus is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends.
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Turn on your student access
- Log in to Aurora, choose View All Cards and find the Recreation Services card.
- Click Complete My Student Gym Waiver.
- You'll get an email confirming access within five business days.
- If you're under 18, an email goes to your parent or guardian to sign for you.
- Students who don't pay the Sport and Rec Fee, and summer students, can buy access for $155 a term.
Inside the Active Living Centre
The 100,000 sq ft Active Living Centre is at 430 University Crescent. It has a 30,000 sq ft cardio and weights area, a 200-metre indoor track and a 35-foot climbing wall. Fitness attendants are certified personal trainers or clinical exercise physiologists.
| Facility | What's there | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Active Living Centre | Weights, cardio, indoor track, climbing wall | Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat and Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Frank Kennedy Centre | Three gyms, racquetball and squash courts | Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat and Sun 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Joyce Fromson Pool | Pool kept at 28°C for high-performance training | Temporarily closed when checked |
| Joe Doupe Recreation Centre | Recreation centre on the Bannatyne campus | See Bannatyne membership page |
What membership includes
- Free group fitness classes and more than 1,500 hours of casual rec time, including swimming and skating.
- Special workout times for women, trans and non-binary people.
- A free 30-minute Strong Start session with a fitness attendant.
- 20% off adult programs.
- Secure covered bike parking for up to 28 bikes at the Active Living Centre lot.
Intramural sports
Students who paid the Sport and Recreation Fee can join intramurals. Leagues are open or mixed, competitive or recreational, and every team plays at least six games. For fall 2026, captain and free agent registration opened September 1 at noon, and captain registration closes September 28 at 9 a.m. or when spots fill. Register in the Sport and Recreation registration system.
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Sources and updates
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