The Complete Guide to Archery in Vancouver

Vancouver's archery directory listing is short, just two facilities, but the two that exist couldn't be more different from each other. One is a university club that opens its doors to the wider community for a per-semester fee. The other is a boutique school built specifically around traditional and historical archery styles. So which one should you pick? Honestly, that depends entirely on what kind of archery you actually want to do, not on which one happens to be closer. Here's the detail, from ARC's Vancouver directory.

How many archery ranges are in Vancouver?

Vancouver has 2 archery facilities listed in ARC's directory: UBC Archers and Lykopis Archery.

That's a smaller number than you'd expect for a city Vancouver's size, and I want to be upfront about it. This is a directory in progress, and if you know of another Vancouver-area range, tell us so we can verify it and add it.

Is there a university archery club open to the public in Vancouver?

Yes, UBC Archers accepts alumni and community members alongside students, with a $15 non-member drop-in rate.

UBC Archers runs its indoor range at the Osborne Building (6108 Thunderbird Boulevard) on UBC's campus, with sessions Monday 5 to 7 PM during winter terms. Membership costs $60 per semester for UBC students and staff, or $65 for alumni and community members, covering either the September to January or January to April term. Equipment is provided and beginner lessons are included with membership. Not ready to commit to a semester? The $15 drop-in rate lets you try a session first, no strings attached.

Where can I learn traditional or historical archery in Vancouver?

Lykopis Archery, at 2180 Main St, specializes in longbow, recurve, and historical shooting styles. It's the only listing of its kind in the city.

Lykopis Archery runs an indoor boutique range built around traditional and historical archery rather than standard target shooting. Drop-in is $25 including tax if you bring your own equipment, or $35 including tax with equipment rental, and punch cards are available for repeat visits. No membership is required. Group intro sessions run $140 per person for two hours; private intro lessons are $160 plus tax for one person or $310 plus tax for two. The shop keeps regular hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and runs an Open Range session specifically on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Lykopis has a pro shop and offers equipment rental on top of its lesson programs.

How much does a drop-in archery session cost in Vancouver?

$15 at UBC Archers (non-member drop-in) versus $25 to $35 at Lykopis Archery, depending on whether you bring your own equipment.

UBC is the cheaper option for a single try, but there's a catch worth knowing before you plan around it: it's only available Monday evenings during winter term, and it's tied to the academic calendar. Lykopis runs more consistent weekly hours, and its Friday Open Range slot is the more repeatable option if you want to shoot regularly without joining anything.

Vancouver archery ranges at a glance

Range	Type	Address	Lessons	Pro Shop	Equipment Rental	Membership Required	Drop-in Price	Hours
UBC Archers	Indoor, university club	6108 Thunderbird Blvd (Osborne Building)	Yes (beginner lessons included)	No	Yes	Yes ($60–$65/semester), non-members can drop in	$15	Mon 5–7 PM (winter terms)
Lykopis Archery	Indoor, traditional/historical	2180 Main St	Yes (group $140/person 2hr, private $160+tax for 1 / $310+tax for 2)	Yes	Yes	No	$25 (own equipment) / $35 (with rental)	Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, Open Range Fri 6:30–8:30 PM

Where to go from here

If you're a UBC student, alumnus, or just want a low-cost single session, UBC Archers' Monday evening drop-in is the entry point. If you're drawn to longbow, historical, or traditional shooting styles specifically, or you just want more flexible weekly access, Lykopis Archery's Friday Open Range is the better fit.

Check ARC's Vancouver directory page for the current, verified listing, or browse every listed range across British Columbia.