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Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool

Pool closure

  • November 4, 2025 to March 13, 2026
    • The pool is closed for maintenance.

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday : 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Please note:

The hours shown are the Customer Service hours.

For swim times, see the drop-in schedule.

Location and contact

70 Aird Place
Ottawa ON K2L 4C9

Virtual Tour

Rentals:

Kanata Leisure Centre, a brick building with 'Ride the Wave!' sign in large letters on the wall.

Drop-in schedule - March Break

March 14 to 22

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

Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information. 

Reservations not required.

Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool - all drop-ins - March 14 to 22
 Saturday, March 14Sunday, March 15Monday, March 16Tuesday, March 17Wednesday, March 18Thursday, March 19Friday, March 20Saturday, March 21Sunday, March 22
Hot tub and sauna8 am - 1 pm,  
2 - 6 pm
8 am - 1 pm,  
2 - 6 pm
8 - 10 am, 
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm
8 - 10 am, 
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm 
8 - 10 am, 
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm 
8 - 10 am,  
11 am - 1 pm,  
3 - 6 pm 
8 - 10 am, 
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm
8 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 6 pm
8 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 6 pm
Lane swim8 - 11 am8 - 11 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 11 am8 - 11 am
Preschool swim8 - 11 am 
(Play Free)
8 - 11 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 10 am8 - 11 am 
(Play Free)
8 - 11 am
Wave swim11 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 6 pm
11 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 6 pm
Qigong10 - 11 amn/an/an/an/an/an/a10 - 11 amn/a
Strengthn/an/a10 - 11 amn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Tai Chin/an/an/a10 - 11 amn/an/a10 - 11 amn/an/a
Zumba Goldn/an/an/an/a10 - 11 amn/an/an/an/a
Yoga11 am - noonn/an/an/an/a10 - 11 amn/a11 am - noonn/a

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

  • November 4, 2025 to March 13, 2026
    • The pool is closed for maintenance

Schedule change

  • Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22
    • See March Break schedule.

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.

Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool - swim and aquafit - March 23 to June 26
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Hot tub and sauna8 am - 1 pm, 
5 - 9 pm
8 am - 1 pm, 
5 - 9 pm
8 am - 1 pm, 
5 - 9 pm
8 am - 10 am, 
11 am - 1 pm, 
5 - 9 pm
8 am - 1 pm, 
5 - 9 pm
Noon - 5 pmNoon - 5 pm
Lane swim8 - 9 am, 
10 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
8 - 9 am, 
10 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
8 - 9 am, 
10 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
8 am - 10 am, 
11 am - 1 pm,  
5 - 9 pm
8 - 9 am, 
10 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
n/an/a
Preschool swim11 am - 1 pm11 am - 1 pm11 am - 1 pm11 am - 1 pm11 am - 1 pmn/an/a
Public swimn/an/a5 - 6 pmn/a5 - 6 pmNoon - 1 pm 
(Play Free)
Noon - 1 pm
Wave swimn/an/a6 - 8 pmn/a6 - 8 pm1 - 5 pm1 - 5 pm
Aquafit9 - 10 am 9 - 10 am 9 - 10 am n/a9 - 10 am n/an/a

Drop-in schedules - 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.

Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool - weight and cardio room
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and cardio room 7 am – 9 pm 7 am – 9 pm 7 am – 9 pm 7 am – 9 pm 7 am – 9 pm 8 am – 8 pm 8 am – 6 pm

Drop-in schedules - group fitness

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.

Schedule change

  • Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22
    • See March Break schedule.
Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool - group fitness - January 5 to March 13
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Qigong10:30 - 11:30 amn/an/an/an/a10 - 11 amn/a
Strength9 - 10 amn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Step and strengthn/a9 - 10 amn/an/a9 - 10 amn/an/a
Tai Chin/a10:30 - 11:30 amn/an/a10:30 - 11:30 amn/an/a
Zumban/a7 - 8 pmn/an/a7 - 8 pmn/an/a
Zumba Goldn/an/a9:30 - 10:30 amn/an/an/an/a
Yin Yang yogan/an/a7 - 8 pmn/an/an/an/a
Yogan/an/an/a10:30 - 11:30 amn/a11 am - noonn/a
Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool - group fitness - March 23 to June 26
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Qigong10:30 - 11:30 amn/an/an/an/a10 - 11 amn/a
Strength9 - 10 amn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Step and strengthn/a9 - 10 amn/an/a9 - 10 amn/an/a
Tai Chin/a10:30 - 11:30 amn/an/a10:30 - 11:30 amn/an/a
Zumban/a7 - 8 pmn/an/a7 - 8 pmn/an/a
Zumba Goldn/an/a9:30 - 10:30 amn/an/an/an/a
Yin Yang yogan/an/a7 - 8 pmn/an/an/an/a
Yogan/an/an/a10:30 - 11:30 amn/a11 am - noonn/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.

Weight and cardio room

  • Free Weights
  • Treadmills
  • Ellipticals
  • Bikes
  • Nu Step Adaptive bikes
  • Cable machines
  • Rowers
  • Stair Climber
  • Indoor Cycling
  • Independent sound system and televisions
  • TRX®

Amenities and features

  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Floor surfaces
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Signage
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms

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