Archery in Vancouver: Find a Place to Shoot
For archery in Vancouver, you can pick from 2 places to shoot.
Clubs and ranges in Vancouver
Compare 2 archery facilities with verified information on pricing, amenities, and lessons.
IndoorLykopis Archery
The club is at 2180 Main Street in Vancouver. It has adult and youth classes, an open range, and private lessons.
IndoorUBC Archers
The club is open to people from UBC and the public. New archers can take lessons.
Who teaches archery in Vancouver?
In Vancouver, 2 ranges offer lessons.
Vancouver's two indoor ranges serve quite different communities. Lykopis Archery is a boutique studio dedicated to traditional and historical shooting styles, including longbow, recurve, and historical forms, with a shop open most weekdays and open-range sessions on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at $25 with your own equipment. UBC Archers operate a campus range at Osborne Gym on Monday evenings from 5 to 7 PM during winter academic terms, open to students, alumni, and community members at $65 per season or $15 for a single drop-in.
What to know before you shoot in Vancouver
In British Columbia, the outdoor season typically runs from May to October. During these months, 3D archery courses are very popular in the Fraser Valley.
Winter Strategy: From November to April, most archers in Vancouver move indoors. With 2 indoor ranges available, you can practice year-round.
Call Vancouver bylaw services before you set up a target at home.
More ranges near Vancouver
6 additional ranges within 50 km, in case you want to explore beyond the city.
When is the next archery event in British Columbia?
We have no events listed in British Columbia for the months ahead.
Archery in Vancouver: common questions
There are two in Vancouver that we know of: Lykopis Archery and UBC Archers.
Last updated 2026-10-13. Sourced from the archeryrangescanada.ca directory.
Archery in Vancouver: ranges, lessons and costs
We list two places to shoot in Vancouver, and they could hardly be more different. UBC Archers is a school club that anyone in town can join for a fee each term. Lykopis Archery is a small school that teaches old styles of archery, the kind people shot long ago. Both places shoot indoors.
Can Anyone Shoot At UBC Archers?
Yes, anyone can. UBC Archers is open to students, past students and people from the community. If you are not a member, you can drop in for $15.
The club shoots indoors at the Osborne Building, 6108 Thunderbird Boulevard, on the UBC campus. Sessions run on Mondays from 5 to 7 PM during winter terms. Because the club follows the school year, it does not run all year round.
Membership costs $60 per semester for UBC students and staff, or $65 for everyone else. A term runs from September to January or from January to April. The club gives you a bow to use, and a beginner lesson comes with the fee.
What Does Lykopis Archery Offer?
Lykopis Archery is at 2180 Main St. It teaches the longbow, the recurve and old styles of shooting. It is the only place like it that we list in the city, and you do not need to join.
Drop-in costs $25 including tax if you bring your own equipment, or $35 including tax with rental gear. Punch cards are available for repeat visits, and there is a pro shop. Lykopis keeps regular hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. On Fridays it also runs an Open Range session from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
How Do Lessons Work?
The two ranges sell lessons in different ways. At UBC Archers, the lesson is part of the membership and is not sold on its own. Every archer must take a beginner lesson at range time, or show enough skill, before they keep using the range. The $15 drop-in lets you try one session first, so ask the club whether a drop-in includes any teaching.
At Lykopis, lessons are their own product. A group intro session costs $140 per person for two hours, and that is where most first-timers start. A private lesson costs $160 plus tax for one person, or $310 plus tax for two.
Which Costs Less?
The cheapest single try in the city is $15 at UBC Archers. It is also the hardest to fit in, since it only runs on Monday nights in winter terms. At UBC, four drop-in visits cost $60, which is the same as a full semester for a student. If you will go more than four times, the membership costs less, and it adds beginner lessons and equipment.
Costs And Hours At A Glance
| Item | UBC Archers | Lykopis Archery |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in (non-member) | $15 | $25 (own equipment), $35 (rental) |
| Membership | $60 to $65 per semester | Not required |
| Group lesson | Included with membership | $140 per person (2 hours) |
| Private lesson | Not applicable | $160 plus tax (1), $310 plus tax (2) |
| Hours | Mon 5 to 7 PM (winter terms) | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, plus Open Range Fri 6:30 to 8:30 PM |
Which One Should I Choose?
Choose UBC Archers for low-cost target archery, especially if you have any tie to UBC. The semester fee gets you lessons and range time together.
Choose Lykopis if old styles of archery are what drew you in. Book the two-hour group intro and go from there. Its weekly hours and Friday Open Range also give you a steadier way to shoot without joining anything.