François Dupuis Recreation Centre is a one stop shop for all your fitness needs. We have two beautiful pools: a 25-metre 6 lane pool and a leisure pool, both with ramp entry for easy access plus a dry sauna. Jennifer Stead's artwork, Water, runs along the pool viewing area. Check out our Fitness and Cardio centre equipped with the latest technology, including a NuStep machine. We offer a variety of programs for everyone in the family in our three multipurpose rooms.
Closures
- January 2 to 25
- The pool is closed for annual maintenance.
Hours
Notifications
Pickleball and badminton can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.
Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafitness
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Closure
- January 2 to 25
- The pool is closed for annual maintenance.
Play Free
Drop-in swimming is free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information. Wave swim not included.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 10:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 -8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Lane swim - shared pool | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 12:30 - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 3 - 4 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 3 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim - therapeutic pool | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 8 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 8 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8 - 9 am | 8 - 9 am |
| Public swim - therapeutic pool | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 12:30 - 3 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | Noon - 3 pm | Noon - 3 pm |
| Public swim - 25m pool | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| Aquafit General - Deep | n/a | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aquafit General - Shallow | n/a | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aquafit Lite - warm pool | n/a | 2:30 - 3:25 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sauna | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 3 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - 4 pm | 9:30 am - 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.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 8 am - 5:30 pm | 8 am - 5:30 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.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and strength 50+ | n/a | 1:15 - 2:15 pm | n/a | 10:45 - 11:45 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Core conditioning | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HIIT | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kickboxing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | 10:45 - 11:45 am |
| Pilates | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Pilates 50+ | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | Noon - 1 pm | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | 8:15 - 9:15 am | n/a |
| Yoga 50 + | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC 50+ | n/a | 10:45 - 11:45 am | n/a | 1:15 - 2:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba® | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 7 - 8 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a |
| Zumba® Gold 50 + | n/a | n/a | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - gymnasium 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.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
*Reservations required.
Play Free
Drop-in sports are free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton 16 + | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm |
| Badminton family - parent with child | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2:20 - 3:20 pm, 3:25 - 4:25 pm |
| Pickleball 16+ | 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:40 - 7:40 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 - 3 pm | n/a |
| Pickleball 50+ | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10-1:10 pm, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10-1:10 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball family - parent with child | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:50 - 1:50 pm |
| Pickleball - intermediate | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball 12+ | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm, 5:10 - 6:10 pm | n/a | 4 - 5 pm, 5:10 - 6:10 pm | 4 - 5 pm, 5:10 - 6:10 pm, 6:20 - 7:20 pm | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a |
| Basketball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball Family - parent with child | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:20 - 4:20 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a |
| Volleyball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rock Climbing 5+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a |
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Pool rentals - please contact the facility.
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Amenities and features
- Changerooms - family
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Basketball courts
- Free on street parking
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Sauna
- Separate shallow pool
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Washrooms