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.
Closure
The pool is closed for maintenance until further notice.
Hours
Location and contact
Rentals:
- Facility rentals
- Ice or slab rentals
- Pool rentals - please contact the facility.
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.
Pool closure
- The pool is closed for maintenance until further notice.
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.
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table tennis | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon | n/a | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm |
| Open gym *Reservations not required | 12:30 - 2 pm | 11:30 am - 2 pm | 11:30 am - 2 pm | 11:30 am - 2 pm | 11:30 am - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table tennis | n/a | 6 - 9 pm | n/a | 6 - 9 pm | n/a | Noon - 3 pm | Noon - 3 pm |
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.
Reservations not required.
Skating will resume in Fall 2026.
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.
Check out the courses and camps offered at this facility.
Details about registration, including program types, dates, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, can be viewed at Register for courses and 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