Britannia Community Services Centre

As part of Greenway Gathering and Honk!BC, join us on Saturday, August 29th from 1:00 to 3:30pm for some art making with Indigenous community artist, teacher, musician, and activist Brenda Koch. It will be a playful all-ages workshop inspired by Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor.

Participants will choose an ordinary stone, look at it a little more closely, and transform it into a one-of-a-kind companion using paint pens, craft materials, found objects, and plenty of imagination.

With Brenda, Greenhorn musicians, and other artists on hand, this is a chance to make something a little silly, create together, and slow down long enough to notice the place and natural world around us.

All ages are welcome. Come spend some time on the Greenway and find a rock that feels like yours.

Honk! BC is bringing a whole lot of music, movement, and community to the end of summer and into September.

From a beachside potluck jam to laid-back afternoons on the Napier Greenway, and a full day of music and parades at Grandview Park, there are lots of ways to join in.

Upcoming events:

Beach Party Potluck Jam
📅 August 28 | 6:00–10:00pm
📍 Spanish Banks

Quiet Jams at the Napier Greenway
📅 August 29 | 1:00–3:30pm
Featuring Pet Project, Vancouver Accordion Orchestra, Brass Tax & Greenhorn

📅 September 19 | 1:00–3:30pm
Featuring Greenhorn, Karai Mubaiwa, Bog Standard Klezmerband & Sars/Barret Family Band

Honk! BC at Grandview Park
📅 September 26 | 12:00–4:00pm
📍 Grandview Park
Parades up Commercial Drive begin at 11:00am, followed by an afternoon of live performances in the park.

Come for one event or follow the music all the way through September. These gatherings are all about making space for live music, neighbourhood connection, and a little joyful noise.

Swipe through for the full schedules and details.

Looking for a hockey league this fall? 🏒

The Vancouver Adult Co-ed Hockey League (VACHL) is a recreational, non-contact league for beginner and intermediate adult players, with both Co-ed and Women & Gender-Diverseivisions.

The season includes 22 games, with teams playing approximately once a week at rinks across Vancouver, including Britannia.

🏒 $660 per player
📅 New player evaluations: September 19 & 20
🥅 Games begin the week of September 26

New to the league? Players will be invited by email to an evaluation session before the season begins so teams can be matched appropriately.

Whether you’re returning to hockey or looking for a new place to play, VACHL is a great way to get on the ice, meet people, and be part of a recreational hockey community.

Learn more and register at vachl.ca or email [email protected] for inquiries!

Two ways to spend your Monday creating, learning, and connecting through our WCT programming!

On August 24, choose from two WCT Family Afternoon workshops:

Fringe Bead Earrings with Marisa Law
Learn the techniques to create your own pair of fringe bead earrings in a hands-on workshop.
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Rattle Making with Michael “Sabian” Rawcliffe
Create a traditional rattle while sharing stories, cultural teachings, and creativity together. This workshop is a two-part workshop with the second session on August 31st.
📍 55+ Centre, Al Mattison Lounge

⏰ All workshops run 1:00–4:00pm
💲 Drop-in: Adults $10 / Children $5
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all ages and everyone is welcome.

Come spend an afternoon making something with your hands and learning together in community.

Come on down to Britannia for the Indigenous Market til 6pm

TODAY! Shop Local, Support Vendors & Connect with Community at our INDIGENOUS PLAZA MARKET! 🪶🤲☀️
Friday August 21 | 10am-6pm | Britannia Centre Plaza

(1661 Napier St, Vancouver V5L 4X4)

We’re back, Britannia! 💙

Regular operations have resumed across the site, and we’re happy to welcome everyone back. Before heading over, please check the facility schedules on our website for the latest pool, rink, fitness, and program times.

And a reminder for families planning ahead:

🏊 Fall swim lesson registration opens Tuesday, August 25 at 7:00pm
Registration will be available online, in person, and by phone.

Check our website for schedules, registration details, and everything you need to plan your next visit. See you around the Centre!

🍂 Fall Registration Reminder!

Even though Britannia is currently closed for the scheduled power outage, Fall registration is still open!

💻 Online: Register anytime through vanrec.ca
📍 In person: Britannia staff are available at Trout Lake Community Centre tonight at 7:00pm
📞 By phone: Available at 9:00am on Thursday, August 20

Britannia is currently scheduled to reopen Thursday, Aug. 20.

Spots can fill up quickly, so if you’ve got your eye on a fall program, we recommend registering online while we’re closed! 🍁

Celebrating Instagram’s wordmark change by using their font for a friendly reminder.

🚨 Reminder: Britannia will be closed Aug. 17–19.

The entire Britannia site will be closed to the public from Monday, Aug. 17 through Wednesday, Aug. 19 while BC Hydro completes essential electrical infrastructure maintenance.

All buildings, facilities, programs, services and rentals will be closed during this time.

🏕️ Funseekers Summer Camps and offsite camps will continue at their offsite locations.

We’re planning to reopen with regular programming on Thursday, Aug. 20, subject to the scheduled work being completed as planned.

Thanks for your patience and understanding! Please check our website and social media for any updates.