Update! New Program Registration Process

Meet new humans, have fun and be healthy in 2026 in three easy steps!

1. Create your individual or family account on our new system.
2. Check out the Winter/Spring Courses and Calendar.
3. Now you’re ready to Register at 9am on Tuesday January 6.

What to know about our new registration process, Univerus:
There are many benefits that our new registration software offers – one easy account, simple family management, calendar of programs, faster sign-ups, and more! Everyone — even if you have previously registered for GRS programs — will need to create a new account once.

Your Univerus account is your new hub for program registration!
Creating an account takes just a few minutes and gives you 24/7 access to view your registration history and enroll family members in programs. You can view our available program details, create an account in advance, then log in to Register on January 6th at 9AM!

When you land on our Univerus account creation page, you’ll click “Create Account” and be able to choose whether you’d like to create an Individual or Family account.

Once complete, please check your email for the Account Activation link to finalize your login and start exploring our recreation services!

Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see your activation link.
Suggested web browsers for Univerus Registration are: Chrome, Firefox & Safari.

Welcome to Gabriola Recreation Society

Our goal is to provide you with quality access to recreation on Gabriola Island. We offer a wide variety of recreation programs for all ages, stages and interests.

We are now accepting e-transfer payments at info@gabriolarecreation.org.
Please be sure to state which program you are sending payment for in the notes area.

Pre-register!Confirmed registration and payment are required 72 hours in advance of a program. Exceptions include drop-in programs, and some workshops. Classes with insufficient registration will be canceled 72 hours prior to start date. Payment by e-transfer must be completed upon registration. See e-transfer details above. Program payments at the office can be made by cash and cheque; please arrange your office visit in advance. We are working on credit card payment integration for the Spring 2026 registration season, details to come.

GabRec Access: For local residents on a limited income. Qualified participants can receive up to $100/per program session to subsidize GRS program fees. Apply via our GabRec Access form here, or talk to our co-ordinator directly. Funding is limited; available on a first come, first served basis. Please apply for GabRec Access (GRA) well in advance of a program start, and notify the office of your intent to register and apply GRA to your chosen program, before your registration is confirmed.

Safety Equipment: All participants must wear closed toe shoes.

Cancellations: If GRS has to cancel a program in advance, you will receive a full refund. If the cancellation occurs after the program has started, you will be refunded for the remaining portion of the program. Also see below “SD68 may close Gabriola Elementary School (GES) unexpectedly.”

GRS Instructors: All instructors are required to provide a Police Information Check report before they are allowed to work with vulnerable sectors (such as children and seniors).

Program Changes: Programs and/or program details are subject to change.

Refunds: If you cancel your registration 5 days or more in advance you will receive a refund. Please contact the office to arrange your refund. With less than 5 days notice of a cancellation we will not be able to issue you a refund.

Events offered are always being updated and you should check back regularly to see what new programs are being offered. You can sign-up for our mailing list here.