THE PAC, the new Physical Activity Complex, is a state-of-the-art, showcase building that opened in August 2003—and is the only facility on campus that will service all 19,500 students, 4,500 faculty and staff, alumni, and thousands from the community who participate in our Community Programs. The building, favourably situated at a main entrance to the University, is a landmark, a hub of activity, and home to the Huskies – our celebrated athletics teams – who time and again garner the media spotlight.

Funding for the structure was graciously provided by the Government of Saskatchewan—$33 million. Themes of health and vitality resonate throughout the building and are reflected in every aspect of the structure’s design. Come inside our new three-storey, greystone facility and be greeted by a spectacular climbing wall that spans 40 feet and the building’s full three storeys opening to a large stretch of skylight that floods the building’s open spaces with an abundance of natural light. The wall, made of rock-like panels, creates a stunning first impression with climbers at various levels on the wall—a living work of art.

And, to meet the academic needs of students and faculty, The PAC contains five classrooms, a lecture theatre and state-of-the-art laboratories. All are constructed to the highest standards and frequented by hundreds of students and distinguished faculty over the course of the academic year.

The building bustles with people and activity as over 600,000 parents and tots, professionals, families, kids, seniors, and of course, students, faculty and staff frequent The PAC in the first year.