Queen's Centre & Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC)

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History The Queen’s Center opened officially on January 15th, 2010 and has become the focus for cultural, social, and recreational activities on campus.

Fun Facts Membership fees to the ARC and some fitness programs are included in student fees!

Academics and Student Life The Queen’s Centre is split into two parts – a student life centre and the Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC). The main feature of the ARC is a gymnasium that can be converted into either basketball or volleyball courts and includes seating for up to 2,000 people. Other areas within the facility include: • Two upper gymnasiums • 8 squash courts
• 2 multipurpose courts • 5 fitness and weight zones • Dance studios • Spaces for cardio classes • 38 x 25 metre pool with 12 swim lanes, 3 diving boards, and a wet classroom

The student life area of the Queen’s Centre houses the student-run Common Ground Coffeehouse, a Fireside lounge, a food court (Tim Horton’s, Booster Juice, Teriyaki Experience, PitaPit and Pizza Pizza), and plenty of student club, meeting, and study space. There are also several retail spaces in the Queen’s Centre including the drugSmart pharmacy and the Grocery Checkout.