Gym and weight room hours
Summer 2025
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 7:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
*Closed at 5:30 pm on Monday, June 30. Closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day.
Weekly drop-in gym floor hours are posted in the VIU Gym's lobby (Building 190). You can also reach out to us:
- Email Gym@viu.ca
- Call 250.740.6418
- Visit @viugym on Instagram
Our programs
Intramural sports
It’s time to play! Our popular semester-long intramural sport leagues and one-day tournaments and special events will keep you active and having fun. Form a team with friends or sign up to meet fellow students. Competitive and recreational levels are offered.
Fitness classes
Get fit and take your health to the next level with our series of one-hour fitness and lifestyle classes. Students, staff, and community members are welcome. Choose from a variety of activities and exercises.
Facilities and Services
The VIU Gym (Building 190) features a weight room, changerooms with showers, and locker rentals. Access is free for VIU students while alumni and community members can use the gym for a small fee. Visit Facilities and Services for rates.
If you are in a community group or sport organization that is interested in renting the gym, contact us for information on availability and pricing.
VIU Mariners Athletics
Our men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and soccer teams compete in the PACWEST conference of the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association. Join passionate fans at Mariners games and enjoy championship-calibre athletics!
Meet the team
Our Athletics & Recreation team believes in the valuable role that sport, recreation, and exercise can play in the student experience. Drop us a line any time!
Student employment
Every year, we provide students with opportunities to work in our gym facilities, recreation programs, summer youth camps, and Mariners game days & tournaments.
Watch for job postings on the VIU Experience Hub or reach out to us if you are interested in working in sport and recreation.
