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François Dupuis Recreation Centre

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. 

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Tuesday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Wednesday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Thursday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Friday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Location and contact

2263 Portobello Boulevard
Ottawa ON K4A 0X3

Virtual Tour

Rentals

Notifications

Pickleball and badminton can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre

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.

Play Free 

Play Free is the City’s lineup of free drop-in activities for children and youth (aged 17 and under) and accompanying adults.

Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre - swim and aquafitness - February 2 to April 2
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim7:30 - 8:30 am, 
9:30 - 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, 
8 - 9 pm
7:30 - 8:30 am, 
9:30 - 10:30 am, 
11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 
2 - 3 pm
7:30 - 8:30 am,
10:30 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 
7:30 -8:30 am,  
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
2:30 - 3:30 pm 
Noon - 1 pm 
(Play Free)
Noon - 1 pm
Lane swim -
shared pool
10:30 - 11:30 am, 
1 - 2:30 pm
8:30 - 10:30 am, 
1 - 3:30 pm
10:30 - 11:30 am, 
12:30 - 2 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
8:30 - 9:30 am,  
1 - 2:30 pm
8:30 - 11:30 am,  
1 - 2:30 pm,  
7 - 9 pm
10:30 am - noon, 
3 - 4 pm 
(Play Free)
10:30 am - noon, 
3 - 4 pm
Preschool swim -
therapeutic pool
9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am 8 - 9 am 
(Play Free)
8 - 9 am
Public swim -
therapeutic pool
11:30 am - 2:30 pm 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
12:30 - 2 pm10:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 
7 - 9 pm
Noon - 3 pm 
(Play Free)
Noon - 3 pm
Public swim - 25m pool1 - 2:30 pm1 - 2:30 pm12:30 - 2 pm1 - 2:30 pm1 - 2:30 pm,  
7 - 9 pm 
1 - 3 pm 
(Play Free)
1 - 3 pm
Aquafit General - Deep8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm
8:30 - 9:25 am5:30 - 6:25 pmn/an/a9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit General - Shallow8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm
8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:30 am, 
9:30 - 10:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm
n/an/a9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit Lite - warm pool 2:30 - 3:25 pm2:30 - 3:25 pmn/an/an/an/an/a
Sauna7:30 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 pm9:30 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.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room

 

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.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - group fitness - January 5 to June 21

 

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 

Play Free is the City’s lineup of free drop-in activities for children and youth (aged 17 and under) and accompanying adults.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - gymnasium sports - January 5 to June 21
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Badminton 16 +n/a6:40 - 7:40 pm, 
7:50 - 8:50 pm
n/an/an/an/a4:30 - 5:30 pm
Badminton - Parent with Child (ages 15 and under)n/an/an/an/an/an/a2:20 - 3:20 pm,
3:25 - 4:25 pm
Pickleball 16+5:30 - 6:30 pm,
6:40 - 7:40 pm
n/an/an/an/a2 - 3 pm 
(Play Free)
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/an/a
Pickleball - Parent with Child (ages 15 and under)n/an/an/an/an/an/a12:50 - 1:50 pm
Pickleball - Intermediate 16+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/an/a
Basketball 12+4 - 5 pm4 - 5 pm, 
5:10 - 6:10 pm
n/a4 - 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 
(Play Free)
n/a
Basketball 16+n/an/an/an/a7:45 - 8:45 pmn/an/a
Basketball - Parent with Child (ages 12 and under)n/an/an/an/an/a3:20 - 4:20 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm 
(Play Free)
n/a
Volleyball 16+n/an/an/a6:40 - 7:40 pm, 
7:50 - 8:50 pm
n/an/an/a
Rock Climbing 5+n/an/an/an/an/a12:40 - 1:40 pmn/a

Registered programs

Registered programs

Registered programs are structured activities that run weekly or seasonally. You must sign up in advance to participate. Examples include swimming lessons, dance or music classes and summer camps.

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

Pool rentals - please contact the facility.

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 - 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

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