Bonsor Recreation Complex
Staff training
Bonsor pool will have reduced lap swim space on Tuesday, November 26 from 8 pm-10 pm due to staff training. The pool will be fully closed for staff training on the following dates:
- Friday, December 13 from 5 pm-9 pm
- Saturday, December 14 from 9 am-5 pm
- Friday, December 20 from 5 pm-9 pm
Washroom renovation
Please excuse the mess! We’ll be renovating the washrooms on the main floor starting on October 28, anticipated to complete in February 2025. Please use washrooms on the lower and upper floors in the meantime
Sorry for any inconvenience!
Explore recreation and arts at Bonsor
Located at Metrotown, Bonsor Recreation Complex features something for everyone–in the pool, gym, weight and cardio rooms, martial arts facility and art and music studios. We also have multi-purpose rooms and a banquet hall available for rental.
Schedules
Do you have a toddler and looking for something fun to do? Join us for Tiny Tikes!
Together with your child, explore and play with a wide variety of toys. Your kids can enjoy ride-on toys, climbers, soccer, basketball and floor hockey.
Tiny Tikes details:
- children 1-5 years (no charge)
- children must be accompanied by at least one participating adult ($1.90 + tax per adult or Be Active Pass accepted)
- pre mobile infants are welcome if they are in a stroller or a snuggly
- drop-in only (first come first served up to a maximum of 60 people total)
- Drop in payments begin 30 minutes prior to activity start time
- schedule subject to change (not available on statutory holidays)
Effective September 19-December 14
- Thursday, 9:15-10:15 am (Cancelled December 12)
- Saturday, 9:15-10:15 am
Effective January 18-March 15
- Thursday, 9:15-10:15 am
- Saturday, 9:15-10:15 am (Cancelled February 15)
Activities
Browse winter activities and add favourites to your Wish List. Registration will open at 10 am for Burnaby residents on the following dates:
- December 2: Recreation activities (excluding skating lessons)
- December 3: Arts and heritage activities
General registration for everyone will be open December 6 for recreation, arts and heritage activities. Reminder: Rolling registrations continue for swimming and skating lessons.
New registration process for swim lessons
If you are a Burnaby resident, you can register for swimming lessons 30 days in advance of the start date. General registration opens 27 days in advance. This will provide more opportunities for swimming lesson registrations.
Want to become a lifeguard and swimming instructor?
Well-trained lifeguards and swim instructors are in high demand.
Facility features
Bonsor’s pool area offers as 6-lane, 25-metre lap pool (shallow end, 0.6-1.2 m; deep end 1.2-3.6 m); leisure pool, whirlpool and sauna; and a 1-metre diving board and a rope swing–open during public and family swim.
Pool accessibility features include 2 water wheel chairs for transfers and shower usage. Please note that the accessible lift is not available at this time – we apologize for any inconvenience. Please visit Fred Randall Pool at Edmonds Community Centre
For pool rental inquiries, please email [email protected].
Children 7 years of age and younger and less than 122 centimetres (48 inches) tall, must be accompanied in the water by a person 16 years of age or older and be within arm's reach of that person at all times. The ratio of children to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1.
Bonsor offers a large and welcoming program in dance, music, visual and theatre arts in our well-equipped studios–draw a comic book, learn contemporary dance, recite a soliloquy, or create designs in our versatile spaces.
Our popular indoor cycling classes are always on.
Book a court for your choice of squash and racquetball. We have 2 squash courts and a combo court for various racquet sports.
Our gym is used for a variety of games and sports activities and programs. Our current programs include badminton, basketball and indoor soccer.
We offer convenient and affordable childminding services. Enjoy your workouts knowing your kids are in good hands with our friendly, trained and caring professionals committed to providing an exceptional childcare experience.
Bonsor's multi-purpose rooms host a variety of programs and activities.
Enjoy fitness, yoga, dance, art and other exciting programs that will keep you healthy and active.
Located in the heart of Burnaby near the Metropolis at Metrotown Shopping Centre, the Bonsor Banquet Hall is a central place to hold your next event. It’s also located close to transit and hotels.
Bonsor has accessible washrooms, elevators, parking and pool equipment including 2 water wheel chairs for transfers and shower usage. Please note that the accessible lift is not available at this time – we apologize for any inconvenience. Please visit Fred Randall Pool at Edmonds Community Centre.
Accessible parking reminder: Please have your decal visible when using the accessible parking spaces. To obtain a decal, contact SPARC of BC at 604-718-7744.
Visitor Information
Bonsor Recreation Complex
Contact Us
- 24-hour info and general inquiries
- 604-297-4597
- 55+ Centre
- 604-297-4580
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 6:00 am-10:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Admission
Last paid admission 30 minutes before closing. Everyone must promptly exit the building at facility closing time.
Public transit
Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Parking
Please park at Bonsor only during the time you are actually visiting the complex–don't park here to visit the mall or nearby businesses because the City parking bylaw restricts use of our parking lot to Bonsor Complex customers only. Vehicles in violation of the bylaw may be ticketed or towed.
Multiple electric vehicle charging stations are also available.
No stopping zone: The fire zone adjacent to the Bonsor’s playing fields is designated and signed No Stopping Zone. Vehicles parking in this zone will be ticketed and/or towed.
Accessibility
Bonsor has accessible washrooms, elevators and parking–and pool equipment.