LIFE Program

Leaping into life

Panorama Recreation is pleased to offer the LIFE (Leisure Involvement for Everyone) Program. It is designed to provide no cost and low-cost recreation opportunities for individuals and families on limited incomes.

The LIFE program admission passes offer free, or reduced fee options for a variety of activities. Passes are available for children over 4 years of age, teens and adults/seniors.

Who Is Eligible?

Only residents of the municipalities of Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich may apply. Post Secondary students are not eligible. The LIFE program is designed for individuals and families whose combined gross family income per household (including investments) falls within or below the “Low Income” levels recognized by Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada’s “Low Income” levels are determined, in part, by family size. To qualify, incomes must be within the following ranges (2010 Census Data):

Family Size Combined Gross Household Income
1
$19,496
2
$24,269
3
$29,836
4
$36,226
5
$41,086
6
$46,339
7 or more
$51,591

How Does The LIFE Card Work?

As a LIFE program participant, you will be provided with an Active Pass which has your picture on it. These are the same passes used by all of Panorama’s pass holders.

  • At the Front Desk:
    Please scan your pass at reception. This will record your visit with us. The Receptionist will mark off a visit on the back of your pass. Should you wish to visit other Recreation Centres, present your pass and a visit will be marked off in this manner. The pass MUST be presented at all times at Panorama Recreation and all other Greater Victoria Recreation Centres.
  • The admission portion offers 52 free admissions to public drop-in sessions at any Greater Victoria Recreation Centre.
  • Use the navigation menu on the left for a complete list of drop-in schedules available at Panorama.
  • The program portion offers reduced fees for registered programs at Panorama Recreation only. Four 50 per cent off program registrations are available, to a maximum of $50.00 each.
  • Please advise our receptionist when registering that you would like to use one of your discounts. Some restrictions apply.

What Else Do I Need To Know?

  • Child: 0-12 years (Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all public drop-in sessions).
  • Teen: 13-18 years (Weight room participants must be 15 years of age or older unless you have completed Panorama’s Weight Training For Teens program).
  • Adult: 19 years and older.
  • The applicable LIFE Active pass must be presented at the time of admission or registration.
  • One pass is issued per calendar year to each eligible family member.
  • Passes are not transferable and have no cash or credit value.
  • Please be advised that there will be a fee of $10.00 to replace a lost pass.

The LIFE program is a cooperative effort between recreation departments across Greater Victoria. We are proud to offer you a range of low-cost and no-cost opportunities.