LIFE - Leisure Involvement for Everyone
Panorama Recreation is pleased to offer the LIFE Program, a regional initiative supported by the Greater Victoria Active Communities to provide no cost and low-cost recreation opportunities for individuals and families on limited incomes.
Who Is Eligible?
Individuals and families whose combined gross household income falls at or below the low-income thresholds determined annually. Thresholds are relative to household size, and based on Statistics Canada's Low-Income thresholds, with an additional 5% added to account for regional cost of living. To qualify for the 2022 LIFE Program, gross income must be at or below the below noted thresholds.
Residents of Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney and the four W̱SÁNEĆ Communities of Tseycum, Pauquachin, Tsartlip and Tsawout may apply through Panorama Recreation Centre. If living outside of this municipality, please apply through your local centre. Post-secondary students are not eligible.
| Family Size |
Combined Gross Household Income |
| |
2021 |
| 1 |
$27,219 |
| 2 |
$38,493 |
| 3 |
$47,415 |
| 4 |
$54,438 |
| 5 |
$60,864 |
| 6 |
$66,674 |
| 7 or more |
$72,016 |
Membership Options
Option A: Drop-Ins and Program Subsidy (valid January 1 - December 31)
- 52 Free Admissions to Drop-In Sessions at any Greater Victoria Recreation Centre (incl. Panorama, West Shore, Saanich, City of Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt and SEAPARC Recreation Centres).
- Subsidy allocation of $125 for 18yrs and under; $75 for 19yrs+. Subsidy will be applied to your account online and can be used for program registrations (up to $50/program).
- Should you use your 52 visits before year end, you may use your program subsidy (up to $50/transaction) to purchase a 10, 25, or 50 punch pass to be used at Panorama Recreation. Punch pass purchase is intended for client to have enough visits until Dec 31 and are subject to approval.
Option B: Annual Regional Pass Discount – 50% OFF (valid one year from purchase)
- Receive $420 Panorama Pass Plus for $210 ($17.50/month, 12-month term)
- Annual Pass Plus includes Free Annual Youth Active Pass for dependant youth (18 years and under) living at the same address ($69 value/youth)
- Receive $372 Panorama Adult Active Pass or $186 ($15.50/month, 12 month term). Unlimited access to all drop-in programs (Panorama Recreation & satellite centres only)
- Monthly payment plans available
Option C: Annual Regional Pass Discount – 50% OFF (valid one year from purchase)
- Receive this $504 pass for $252 (monthly payment plan available)
- Unlimited access to drop-in programs at Panorama, West Shore, Saanich, City of Victoria, Oak Bay, Esquimalt and SEAPARC Recreation Centres
How Does the LIFE Membership Work?
52 Visit Drop-In Pass & Program Subsidy
If you are exclusively using your 52 visit pass at Panorama Recreation, after approval your account will be loaded with 52 free visits for easy scanning at the turnstiles at Panorama or Greenglade Community Centre reception.
If you are using your 52 visit pass at participating recreation centres across Greater Victoria you will be provided a card with a photo and sticker affixed with 52 visits. This card will need to be presented each time you visit a participating centre and each visit will be checked-off
Your pass must be presented or scanned each time dropping in, regardless of the centre.
New for 2022 is an adjustment to the program discount portion of the program which will now operate under a subsidy model, allowing LIFE patrons choosing that option to register online and apply program subsidy to receive discounts. Program subsidy amounts are $125 for 18yrs and under; $75 for 19yrs+, subsidy will be applied to your account online and can be used for program registrations at Panorama Recreation (up to $50/program).
What Else Do I Need To Know?
- Check out this video on how to use your LIFE subsidy when registering for programs online.
- Child: 0-12 years (Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult at all times when at the pool).
- Teen: 13-18 years (Weight room participants must be at least 15 years of age or 13 years+ with completion of Panorama’s Weight Training for Teens program).
- Adult: 19 years+
- One pass will be issued for each household member. The applicable LIFE membership must be presented at time of drop-in admission.
- Passes are not transferable and have no cash or credit value.
- A $10 fee will be charged for replacement of a lost pass.
- Participants must have their picture taken for their LIFE card.