Discover Mac Campus Activities
Explore the Diverse Opportunities at Macdonald Campus: From Snowshoeing and Swimming to Orienteering and More!
Recreational Activities
Mac Campus has lots of different ways for you to get active.
Borrow one of the small fleet of bicycles available at the Stewart Athletic Complex. Free of charge for all McGill and John Abbott staff and students upon presentation of a valid McGill or JAC ID card, bikes can be borrowed up to fours hours at a time and come with a lock and helmet. The service is available from 7am to 9:45pm weekdays, 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays from August to mid-November. Please note that a $15 late fee applies if the bike is not returned after the 4 hour rental period.
During the academic year, Mac students, staff and faculty are welcome to swim laps at the John Abbott pool, located in the basement of the Casgrain Centre
Monday to Friday - 12:30-1:30pm
Bring your McGill ID and check in at the JAC Casgrain equipment counter. Be sure to bring a lock for your locker (please don't leave valuables in your locker).
Weekly rentals: Pickup Tuesday 12:00 noon - Dropoff Monday by 5:30 pm
No appointment required. Pick up and equipment sizing at the Mac gym office. McGill ID card required.
Weekly Ski & Snowshoe Package - $35
Daily Snowshoe Rentals - same day is free for Mcgill students - $5 per day
Daily XC Ski Rentals - $10 per day
Orienteering
Orienteering is an activity that requires participants to navigate through a series of check points, called controls. The Mac/JAC campus has two orienteering courses, one on campus and the other at the Morgan Arboretum.
Maps for the on-campus course is available at the Mac gym where you can get a quick run down on how to navigate the course. Or, download the maps and follow the instructions on the back. The goal of an orienteering meet is to complete the course as quickly as possible, but feel free to run, walk or stroll the course and get to know both campuses.
Beginner Map
Intermediate Map
Paddle Mac: Your Gateway to Waterfront Adventure
Rent paddleboards at Paddle Mac, the premier spot on Macdonald Campus. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a beginner, enjoy top-quality equipment and a friendly staff to help you get out on the water.