Everything we do at NVRC is fueled by a simple goal: helping the people of North Vancouver lead more active, creative and connected lives.
No matter where they work in the organization, our staff and volunteers show up every day with one mission – to make our community a better place to live. You can learn more about our mandate and what drives us on the About Us page on our website.
To show you the impact of these efforts, we’ve put together a visual snapshot of the reach and meaningful contributions our programs and services made to our customers and the community in 2025:
Read our 2025 impact infographic
These achievements belong to our incredible team of staff and volunteers. Their passion for people and community is what turns our programs, activities and events into meaningful experiences for you. We are so proud of the heart they pour into their work every single day.
We aren't slowing down! We’re thrilled to carry this energy into 2026 as we continue to find new ways to support a healthier, more vibrant and more connected community for everyone.
More about what NVRC does
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture (NVRC) delivers recreation, sport, arts and culture programs and events on behalf of the City and District of North Vancouver.
We operate 10 community recreation centres, the North Vancouver Tennis Centre and Centennial Theatre, the North Shore’s largest performing arts theatre.
Our network of facilities boasts a variety of amenities including:
- Nine indoor tennis courts
- Seven pools at four aquatic facilities
- Six fitness centres
- Six gymnasiums
- Five art studios
- Three licensed preschools
- Three squash/racquetball courts
- Two ice arenas
- Two pottery studios
- One main stage for performing arts
- One performance studio
- One woodworking studio
In addition to offering a wide range of programs and activities, and organizing community events, we manage the public art programs for both the City and District. Our support for the arts also includes an arts and culture grants program, an artist residency program and rotating art displays in select facilities. We also manage room and venue bookings for facilities and fields across North Vancouver.
If you haven’t joined our online community yet, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also stay in the loop by signing up for our email newsletters on the Newsletters page of our website.
