North Cariboo Recreation

The City of Quesnel's Leisure Services Department manages the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks function on behalf of the CRD. Services provided include:

• The West Fraser Centre arena
• The Quesnel and District Arena 2
• The Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre
• The Quesnel Indoor Sports Centre
• Community art, sport and general recreation programming
•  Alex Fraser Park
• Pioneer Park
• Bouchie Lake Recreation Commission programs and facilities
• Parkland Recreation Commission programs and facilities
• Barlow Creek Recreation Commission programs and facilities.

Quesnel Sub-Regional Recreation offers a wide assortment of programs and activities for the entire family. To learn more or to view the Quesnel activity guide please visit the City of Quesnel's website.

Annual contribution agreements are also in place with the Alex Fraser Park Society to support management of the Alex Fraser Park, and with the Quesnel Youth Soccer Association to support management of the indoor and outdoor soccer complex. 

The Service also provides capital support to the Quesnel River Archers to manage Pioneer Park on Dragon Lake, and provides funding for community use of school facilities through a Joint Use Agreement with School District 28.

Other community initiatives, such as neighborhood outdoor rinks, trails and bike parks are supported on a project-by-project basis.

North Cariboo Pool Upgrade Referendum

On June 10, 2023, voting concluded on a proposal to borrow up to $35 million to upgrade the pool in the Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre. After counting all votes, the proposal was defeated and will not proceed. Read the official media release here.