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Our projects

Thunderchild
Wellness Centre

Saskatchewan

Hazelton Upper
Skeena Rec. Centre

Interior British Columbia

Centennial
Outdoor Pool

British Columbia

Harris Road
Outdoor Pool

British Columbia

Henderson
Outdoor Pool

Alberta

Fritz Sick Pool

Alberta

Nicholas Sheran
Leisure Centre Pool

Alberta

Stan Siwik Family
Pool

Alberta

Past projects

  1. City of Vernon – 1 Multiplex and 2 Arenas
  2. City of Pitt Meadows – 3 Arenas
  3. City of Enderby – Arena, Curling Club and Outdoor Pool
  4. District of Sechelt – Arena
  5. Village of Lumby – Arena, Curling Club, Community Centre, Community Halls, Outdoor Pool and Numerous Parks
  6. City of Armstrong – Outdoor Pool
  7. City of Abbotsford – Outdoor Pool
  8. Ridge Meadows – Arena
  9. District of Coldstream – Outdoor Pool
  10. Regional District of North Okanagan – Arena
  11. Columbia Bible College – 2 Student Residence Buildings, Administration Building, Student Centre, Teaching Centre and Large Multipurpose Gymnasium and Fitness Centre
  12. MEI Schools – 3 schools with Gymnasiums, Cafeterias, Performance Centres and Science Labs.

Our awards

  • 2026 Canadian Choice Award – Nomination for best Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • 2025 Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce – Finalist Business of the Year Award
  • 2025 Fraser Valley Community Votes – Silver Award for Best Swimming Lessons
  • 2025 Abbotsford Community Votes – Platinum Award for Best Swimming Lessons
  • 2025 VRP Recipient Recreation – Facility (Thunderchild Wellness Centre)
  • 2025 Canadian Choice Award – Winner in Indoor Swimming Pool (Lethbridge)
  • 2024 Lethbridge Community Votes – Gold Award for Best Swimming Lessons
  • 2024 Chilliwack Community Votes – Gold & Silver Awards for Best Swimming Lessons
  • 2024 Abbotsford Community Votes – Platinum Award for Best Swimming Lessons
  • 2023 Abbotsford Community Votes – Platinum Award for Best Swimming Lessons
  • 2023 Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce – Business of the Year award
  • 2022 Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Award Winner – Marketing
  • 2021 A-List Readers’ Favourites Chilliwack’s Finest award
  • 2021 Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards Nomination
  • 2020 A-List Readers’ Favourites Chilliwack’s Finest award
  • 2020 Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards Nomination
  • 2019 A-List Readers’ Favourite Chilliwack’s Finest award – Favourite Swimming Pool
  • 2018 Peter Legge Philanthropist Of The Year award
  • 2018 Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce Inclusive Employer award
  • 2018 Rotary at Work award – Inclusive Employer
  • 2017 SOS Children’s Village International award by Mike “Pinball” Clemons
  • 2017 Rotary at Work award – Inclusive Employer for over 10 years
  • 2016 Rotary at Work award – Inclusive Employer
  • 2015 Chilliwack Times Readers Choice awards – Favourite Fitness Centre
  • 2015 Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian award
  • 2013 North American Excellence in Commerce award
  • 2012 Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian award
  • 2012 Red Cross Partners in Humanity Citation

GET TO KNOW OUR AWARD-WINNING PROJECTS

Some of our clients

Client testimonials

“Recreation Excellence has been the Cities trusted and best service provider for over a decade now. The way we as Council know this is that we never hear a complaint, in fact all we hear are good things about the services being provided by the company and it’s staff.”
His Worship Mayor Chris Spearman, City of Lethbridge
“Tom’s background in the Recreation Profession ... has been a tremendous asset to our team, Council and the community. Tom was an invaluable part of our team and was able to provide input from both an owner’s and operator’s perspective, thus bringing balance to the process. I highly recommend Tom Watson for any major project requiring a professional approach,integrity and the ability to carry out and deliver what you require.”
Jerry Spencer, Director of Parks & Recreation, City of Chilliwack
“They’ve done a great job. In my three years on Council, all with Recreation Excellence at the arena helm, I’ve heard nothing but rave reviews. They have clearly built good relationships with our ice users, as evidenced by the stack of reference letters we received. This is a fair deal, one that saves our taxpayers a lot of money, and one that ensures the good service at George Preston and Aldergrove arenas will continue.”
Jordan Bateman, Councillor, Township of Langley about renewing operations
“They quickly demonstrated their skills and abilities to solve problems and work towards ensuring that everything ran smoothly. We found their staff to be very knowledgeable, well qualified and consistently went out of their way to meet our needs. We feel their greatest strength is in the exceptional customer service they provided not only to the public, but also to our municipal staff.”
Kelly Swift, General Manager, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Pitt Meadows
“Recreation Excellence was successful in changing the Arena work environment to a customer oriented one. The Arena is now experiencing increased use. There has been a significant reduction in the District subsidy requirement for that facility.”
William Brown, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Sechelt
“The facilities were greatly enhanced under [Recreation Excellence’s] supervision and direction. Mr. Watson’s communication with staff was efficient, professional and he instituted training programs for the lifeguards, and worked with the recreational staff to improve customer relations and client services.”
Mayor Dave Simpson, Village of Lumby
“Recreation Excellence has provided us with outstanding leadership and program advancement… which have all been very popular… while maintaining very tight fiscal responsibility to the community.”
Mayor Sue Phillips, City of Enderby
“Our facility quickly became one of the busiest in Canada and a good deal of the credit goes to Mr. Watson. He is a skilled manager and demonstrated this through the quality of programs and services, and by the high level of customer service offered by his staff. Mr. Watson also has shown strong fiscal management skills.”
Don Hunter, General Manager of Parks
“As a private recreation service provider, they have truly maintained the best interests of our community at heart. Their enthusiasm, creativity, honesty, professional service and get-it-done-attitude are commendable! I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Recreation Excellence to other potential clients.”
Barry Gagnon, Chief Administrative Officer, Regional District of North Okanagan

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