The Complex is home to:
• 2 NHL-sized ice surfaces
• 12 dressing rooms
• 25 metre competition pool
• 25 metre free-form leisure pool
• toddlers pool
• whirlpool
• 142 foot waterslide
• tarzan rope
• 2 one metre diving boards
• 1 three metre diving board
• Watertoy
• parent observation deck
• Andrews Hockey Growth Programs & Puck Masters
• Seniors Active Living Centre
• East Side Mario’s Express 
• Meeting room, Alpine Lounge (Hospitality Room) and Multipurpose Room  

2. Is the Complex just for University students to use?

The Complex was built to facilitate Charlottetown and surrounding area residents. Although the Complex is located on the University campus it is fully accessible to the public as well as students of the University. 

3. How does your parking work?

Although the parking lots for both the Aquatics side and Arena side are gated, parking is free for those people who are using the arena or pools.

If you are using the arenas, we ask that you use the back gated parking lot. The front parking lot is for Aquatic users only. 

Individuals using the UPEI Fitness Centre or attending a sporting event at the UPEI Field House are only permitted to use the back parking lot.  The front parking lot is not available to UPEI Students, UPEI Staff, UPEI Fitness Centre Members and campus visitors. Those who fail to abide by this rule, will be charged $5.00 to exit the parking lot.

A token can be picked up at the Front Desk which is located on the Aquatics side of the building. Also, during tournaments on the arena side, the gates will be left open for tournament goers.

Staff and Students of the University also have the option of buying a parking pass for the duration of each term. Parking passes are only valid for the back parking lot. For more information on this please refer to the Parking page of the website.

4. What are your hours of operation?

The hours of operation for the Aquatics Facility are:
Monday – Friday
5:300am - 9:00pm

Saturday
9:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday
9:00am – 8:00pm

The hours for the MacLauchlan Arena are:

Monday – Sunday
6am -12am 

5. What forms of payment do you accept?

For all of our programs we accept cash, debit, visa and mastercard as well as cheques. For daily admissions to skates and swims we accept cash, debit, visa and mastercard.

6. Are there lifeguards on duty?

The Aquatics facility is never left unattended. Lifeguards are always on duty with a minimum of 2 lifeguards as well as 1 slide attendant during our Open Swims.

7. Can I take pictures in the pool area?

 For the safety and privacy of patrons using the pool, we do not permit cameras on the pool deck.

8. Does CARI have merchandise for sale?

Yes, CARI is an authorized dealer for all Speedo, Nike and TYR swimming gear.  We carry a full line of towels, kid and adult bathing suits, specialized bathing suits, training suits, life jackets, nose plugs and aquafit bathing suits.  Please visit our Control Desk to checkout our merchandise.

9. Does CARI have a storm line?

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