Walter Baker Sports Centre in Barrhaven includes a fitness centre with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, rowing machine, stair climbers, cable machines, free weights and independent sound system and televisions. Our pool is a 8-lane 25m pool; diving tank with two 1m and 3m diving boards; warm teaching pool with ramp access and preschool pool.
Two full-sized ice rinks (Arena A and B) with spectator seating.
Victoria Day weekend hours
- May 17 and 18
- 8 am to 8 pm
- Monday, May 19
- 8 am to 5 pm
Schedule changes
- April 7 to May 25
- The arena is closed for annual maintenance.
Hours
Location and contact
Rentals:
Program inquiries:
Drop-in schedule - Victoria Day weekend
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
| Saturday, May 17 | Sunday, May 18 | Monday, May 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm |
| Hot tub and steam room | 10 am - 4 pm | 10 am - 4 pm | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Public swim *Reservations not required | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm |
| Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 5 pm |
| Squash courts 2, 3, 4, 5 | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 5 pm |
Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Some lane swims may have shared pool space.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule change
- May 17 to 19
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Half lane swim | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 7:30 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Hot tub and steam room | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 6 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 6 - 9 pm | Noon - 4 pm | Noon - 4 pm |
| Public swim | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 8:30 - 10 am | n/a | 8:30 - 10 am | n/a | 8:30 - 10 am | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Aqua general - shallow | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aqua general - deep | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aqua lite | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Schedule change
- May 17 to 19
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and weight room | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 8 pm |
Drop-in schedule - group fitness
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule change
- May 17 to 19
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and strength - older adult | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength lite - older adult | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC - older adult | 10:20 - 11:20 am | n/a | 10:20 - 11:20 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Strength and balance - older adult | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | 10:35 - 11:35 am | 10:20 - 11:20 am | n/a | 10:20 - 11:20 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - racquet sports
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule change
- May 17 to 19
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash courts 2,3,4,5 | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 – 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 – 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 – 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 – 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 – 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
Drop-in schedule - sports
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule change
- May 17 to 19
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergym | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10 - 11:30 am | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - skating
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
No reservations required.
Schedule change
- Monday, April 7 to Sunday, May 25
- The arena will be closed for annual maintenance.
Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.
Ice or slab rentals
Pool rentals
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Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Water bottle/fountain
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Steam room
- Hot tub
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Elevator/Lift
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Interior
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Telephone
- Washrooms