South-Central students can engage with the greater Quesnel community for recreation, community resources, service, and more. Here you can find a list of some community organizations where students can get involved and access further resources.
If you would like to feature your organization on this website or collaborate with UNBC, please contact south-central@unbc.ca. Our South-Central staff looks forward to connecting with the community.
Recreation
Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre
The Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre has a fitness centre, swimming pool, art studio, art gallery, and more. The aquatic facilities feature the following:
- 6-lane, 25 metre swimming pool
- 1-metre driving board
- Water slide
- Rope swing
- Hot tub
- Steam room
- Sauna
South-Central students can access this centre for free with their U-Pass.
Location and hours
Address: 500 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5P6
Monday to Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 250-992-8200
Email: cityhall@quesnel.ca
Quesnel Visitor Centre
The Quesnel Visitor Centre provides information on local, regional, and provincial attractions, events and so much more. They regularly update the Tourism Quesnel website, which includes information about local events and places to discover, play, eat, and stay. This website includes a feature to Plan My Trip to create an itinerary of things to do. To learn more, students can visit the Quesnel Visitor Centre during their hours of operation.
Location and hours
Address: 703 Carson Ave, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2B6
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 250-992-8716
Email: qvisitor@quesnelbc.com
Community resources
Quesnel Women's Resource Centre
The Quesnel Women's Resource Centre (QWRC) is a non-profit organization and a registered charity founded in 1981. The QWRC is run by and for women and strives to be an inclusive and supportive space in which all women can discuss the issues that affect their lives and find the resources and support they need to make informed choices. The QWRC offers counselling to youth, adult individuals, families, and couples who need support with mental health issues, stress, addictions, and other daily life challenges, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, social class, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other socially-determined circumstances. The QWRC is located in a heritage home in north Quesnel. All services provided through the QWRC are confidential and free of charge.
Location and hours
Address: 690 McLean Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2P6
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 250-992-8472
Email: qwrc@shawcable.com
Quesnel Pride Society
The Quesnel Pride Society is a safe, supportive and empowering home for the local 2SLGBTQIAP+ community in Quesnel, B.C. They offer monthly Youth and Adult in Transition Support Group meetings through Accessible Counselling.
Location and drop-in hours
Address: Unit 2A-155 Malcolm St, Quesnel, B.C V2J 3K2
Saturday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact information
Email: contact@quesnelpride.ca
Quesnel Community Resource Guide
The City of Quesnel published a Community Resource Guide with information about local employment services, community and social services, substance use and mental health resources, and more. Students can click on the document above for more information.
Quesnel Affordable Housing Guide
The City of Quesnel published a Affordable Housing Guide with information about emergency housing, subsidized housing, market rental housing, and more. Students can click on the document above for more information.
WorkBC Centre
The WorkBC Centre in Quesnel can help students access job search resources, employment planning, skills assessment, training, work experience opportunities and more.
Location and hours
Address: 100 - 488 McLean Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2P2
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 250-992-7691
Email: centre-quesnel@workbc.ca
Volunteer opportunities
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel provides direct service to children by matching volunteers and youths in quality mentoring relationships.
Location
Address: 336 Front Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3J4
Contact information
Phone: 250-992-7257
Email: bbbsques@goldcity.net
Quesnel Museum and Archives
Quesnel Museum and Archives offers a range of volunteer opportunities with varying lengths of commitment in education, retail, research, and more.
Location and hours
Address: 705 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2B6
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. or by appointment
Contact information
Phone: 250-992-9580
Email: ehunter@quesnel.ca
Northern Health Junior Volunteer Program
Northern Health offers a Junior Volunteer Program for young people aged 16 to 19 who have a passion for patient care. Junior volunteers devote themselves to a two-hour shift each week as well as optional special projects under the direction of a supervisor. Students can visit the Northern Health website for information about how to apply for the volunteer program in Quesnel.
Contact information
Email: juniorvolunteersquesnel@northernhealth.ca
Rotary Club of Quesnel
The Rotary Club of Quesnel is part of a worldwide organization of business and community leaders who provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Contact information
Email: rotaryclubofquesnel@gmail.com
Mailing address: PO Box 4031, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 3J2