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Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans

This multipurpose facility provides users with a wide selection of services and amenities including a six-lane pool, diving boards and therapeutic pool.

The complex also houses the Elizabeth Manley Figure Skating Arena, the Roger Sénécal Arena, squash and racquetball courts and a fitness centre. A variety of recreation programs are offered including fitness, fitness classes, summer camps, indoor cycling, aqua fitness, swimming lessons and general interest programs.

Schedule change

  • Monday, October 13
    • 8 am to 4 pm

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location and contact

1490 Youville Drive
Ottawa ON K1C 2X8

Rentals:

Email
bmrco@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-9600 ext. 32821

Drop-in schedule - Thanksgiving weekend

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

Reservations required for racquetball and squash.

Swim

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - swim - Monday, October 13
  Saturday, October 11 Sunday, October 12 Monday, October 13
Aqua lite - therapeutic pool n/a n/a 1 - 2 pm
Aqua general deep  8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am 9 - 10 am
Aqua general shallow  8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am 9 - 10 am
Public swim - 25 metre pool only 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm n/a
Public swim - therapeutic pool 2:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 10 am - 1 pm
Lane swim  n/a n/a 8 - 9 am,  10 am - 1 pm
 

Weight and cardio room

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - weight and cardio room - Monday, October 13
  Monday, October 13
Weight and cardio room 8 am - 4 pm

Group fitness

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - group fitness - Monday, October 13
  Monday, October 13
Cardio and strength 10:30 - 11:25 am

Racquet sports

Reserve a spot at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - racquet sports - Monday, October 13
  Monday, October 13
Racquetball - courts 4, 6, and 8  *Reservations required. 8:15 - 9:15 am,  9:15 - 10:15 am,  10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm,  12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm,  2:15 - 3:15 pm
Squash courts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9  *Reservations required. 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am,  11 am - noon,  Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm

Skating

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - skating - Monday, October 13
  Monday, October 13
Public skating 2 - 2:50 pm

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Reservations are not required for swim programs at this location.

Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Schedule changes

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - swimming and aquafit - September 22 to December 21
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Aqua general deep 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  ​​​​​​​9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  ​​​​​​​9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am n/a
Aqua general shallow 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am  8 - 9 am,  ​​​​​​​9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  ​​​​​​​9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am
Aqua general - therapeutic pool 7 - 8 am 7 - 8 am 7 - 8 am 7 - 8 am 7 - 8 am n/a n/a
Aqua lite – therapeutic pool 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a  n/a 
Lane swim 6 - 8 am,  11 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm,  9 - 10 pm 6 - 8 am,  10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm,  9:30 -10:30 pm 6 - 8 am,  11 am - 1 pm n/a n/a
Public swim - 25 metre pool only n/a n/a n/a 2 - 4 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim – therapeutic pool n/a 10 - 11 am n/a 10 - 11 am 7:30 - 8:30 pm 2:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm

Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room

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.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - weight and cardio room
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and cardio room 6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  8 am – 6 pm  8 am – 6 pm 

Drop-in schedule - group fitness

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.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reserve a spot for indoor cycling

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - group fitness - September 8 to December 21
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Pilates n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am n/a Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 10:30 - 11:25 am 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 50+ Noon - 12:55 pm n/a Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Core conditioning n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 10:15 - 11:10 am
Zumba n/a 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am, 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am
Indoor cycling *Reservations required 8:30 - 9:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am n/a n/a
Yoga 9:15 - 10:10 am 10:30 - 11:25 am n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am 10:30 - 11:25 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
HIIT n/a n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am, 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am n/a n/a
Strength 4:30 - 5:25 pm, 6:45 - 7:40 pm 9:15 - 10:10 am 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm 10:15 - 11:10 am n/a
20/20/20 n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm 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. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reserve a spot at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - racquet sports
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Racquetball - courts 4, 6, and 8 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 7:25 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm  8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm
Squash courts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,   3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,   3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,   3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,   3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,   3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,   3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm

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.

*Reservations not required

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex-Orléans – Skating – September 3, 2025 to March 29, 2026
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Public skating  2 - 2:50 pm  n/a  n/a  10 - 10:50 am  7:15 - 8:05 pm  n/a  1 - 1:50 pm,  2 - 2:50 pm 
50+ skating  n/a  n/a  2 - 2:50 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Figure skating  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  8:15 - 9:05 pm  n/a  n/a 

Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.

Ice or slab rentals
Pool rentals

The City of Ottawa has hundreds of indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for special events, meetings, sports, and gatherings of all kinds. Find out more.      

Amenities and features

  • Changerooms – gender-neutral
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-neutral
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Electric vehicle charging stations
  • Free parking
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Public computers
  • Separate shallow pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Elevator/Lift
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Stairs
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms
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