Located in the heart of the Byward Market, this fully accessible, air conditioned facility provides users with a wide selection of services and amenities including a fitness studio, a sprung floor dance studio, a full size Gymnasium and comfortable meeting/activity rooms. The Routhier Community Centre is the best kept secret of the Byward Market Area.
March Break hours
- Monday, March 16, 9 am to 4 pm
Hours
Notifications
Pickleball and badminton can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.
Drop-in schedule - March Break
March 16 to 20
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
| Monday, March 16 | Tuesday, March 17 | Wednesday, March 18 | Thursday, March 19 | Friday, March 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton - adult (18+ years) | n/a | n/a | 6 - 8 pm | 3 - 6 pm | n/a |
| Badminton - family (6+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 3 pm | n/a |
| Badminton - feather advanced (18+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6 - 10 pm | n/a |
| Badminton - plastics advanced (18+ years) | n/a | n/a | 8 - 10 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball - adult (18+ years) | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 9:30 - 11:30 am | n/a |
| Volleyball - family (6+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:30 - 2:30 pm |
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.
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.
Schedule changes
- Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20
- See March Break schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | n/a | n/a | 6 - 8 pm | 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
| Badminton - feather advanced | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6 - 8 pm, 8 - 10 pm | n/a | n/a | 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
| Badminton - plastics advanced | n/a | n/a | 8 - 10 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball | 8 - 10 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 2 pm |
| Pickleball - adult | n/a | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 9:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open Gym - youth | 4 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 4 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 4 - 5:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Volleyball | 5:45 - 7:45 pm | 6:15 - 8:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 - 4 pm, 4 - 6 pm (Play Free) | n/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.
- Check out the courses and camps offered at this facility.
- Find registration dates and general information about the types of recreation programs offered - including virtual, PA days, Before and After School, and Day Camps - at Courses and camps.
- Details about registration, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions can be viewed at Registered programs - What you need to know.
Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.
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Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Basketball courts
- On site parking
- Volleyball court
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Elevator/Lift
- Entrance/Exit
- Reception desks
- Stairs
- Washrooms