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Canterbury Recreation Complex

The Canterbury Recreation Complex is the ideal place to meet your recreational needs. The facility boasts a 25 metre five lane swimming pool with sauna, an NHL sized ice rink in the Brian Kilrea Arena and the Canterbury Community Centre. Our pool offers a wide selection of aquatic programs including public swims, aquafitness and swimming lessons.

Canterbury Recreation Complex offers a variety of programs for all ages. Through a partnership with the Canterbury Community Association, children's and adult programs are also available to the Canterbury community. These programs include: an after school program, adult and senior fitness programs, as well as art, dance, martial arts and yoga programs for all ages.

Easter weekend hours

  • Friday, April 3, 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday, April 4, 8:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday, April 5, 8:30 am to 10 pm
  • Monday, April 6, 10 am to 4 pm

Pool closure

  • The pool is closed for maintenance until further notice.

Hours

Sunday : 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday : 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday : 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday : 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday : 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday : 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday : 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Location and contact

2185 Arch Street
Ottawa ON K1G 2H5

Virtual Tour

Rentals:

Email
Canterbury@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-3600
exterior view of the facility

Drop-in schedule - Easter weekend

April 3 to 6

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

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

Reserve a spot at Canterbury Recreation Complex

Canterbury Recreation Complex - all drop-in activities - April 3 to 6
 Friday, April 3Saturday, April 4Sunday, April 5Monday, April 6
Table tennis10 - 11 am, 
11 am - noon		Noon - 1 pm, 
1 - 2 pm, 
2 - 3 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
1 - 2 pm, 
2 - 3 pm		10 - 11 am, 
11 am - noon
Basketball - child n/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/an/a
Basketball - youth n/a7:30 - 8:30 pmn/an/a
Basketball - adult n/a8:30 - 9:30 pmn/an/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. 

Reserve a spot at Canterbury Recreation Complex

Schedule change

  • Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6
    • See Easter schedule.
Canterbury Recreation Complex - gymnasium sports - March 14 to May 31
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Table tennis9 - 10 am, 
10 - 11 am, 
11 am - noon		n/a9 - 10 am, 
10 - 11 am, 
11 am - noon		n/an/aNoon - 1 pm, 
1 - 2 pm, 
2 - 3 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
1 - 2 pm, 
2 - 3 pm
Open gym 
*Reservations not required		n/an/an/an/a11:30 am - 1 pmn/an/a
Basketball - child n/an/an/an/a6:30 - 7:30 pm6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a
Basketball - youth n/an/an/an/a7:30 - 8:30 pm7:30 - 8:30 pmn/a
Basketball - adult n/an/an/an/a8:30 - 9:30 pm8:30 - 9:30 pmn/a

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. 

Drop-in schedule - skating

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. 

Safety and regulations

Reservations not required.

Brian Kilrea Arena - skating - January 5 to April 25
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Public skatingNoon - 1 pmn/aNoon - 1 pmn/aNoon - 1 pm5 - 6 pm 
Play Free		n/a
Family skatingn/a n/an/an/an/a4 - 5 pm 
Play Free		n/a
Adult skating 11 am - noonn/a11 am - noonn/a11 am - noonn/an/a

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.

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.

Ice or slab rentals
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

  • Adjacent park
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Basketball courts
  • Covered gazebo
  • Free parking
  • On site parking
  • Picnic tables
  • Sauna
  • Volleyball court

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Parking
  • Passenger loading zone
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Washrooms
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