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.
Hours
Location and contact
Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca
Hall rental: Canterbury@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - Swim and aquafit
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7 - 9 am, 10 - 11 am, Noon - 1:30 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 7:30 - 9 am, Noon - 1:30 pm, 9 - 10 pm | 7:30 - 9 am, 10 - 11 am, Noon - 1 pm, 9 - 10 pm | 7:30 - 9 am, 11 am - 1:30 pm, 9 - 10 pm | 7:30 - 9 am, 10 am - 1:30 pm | 12:15 - 1:15 pm | 7 - 8 am, 12:15 - 1:15 pm |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required | n/a | 10 - 11 am, 7:45 - 9 pm | 7:45 - 9 pm | 10 - 11 am, 7:45 - 9 pm | 9 - 10 am | 1:15 - 4 pm | 1:15 - 2:30 pm |
| Aquafit general | 9 - 10 am | 9 - 10 am | 9 - 10 am | 9 - 10 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - 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.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Table tennis | 9 am - 2 pm | n/a | 9 am - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | Noon - 5 pm | Noon - 5 pm |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Table tennis | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm | n/a | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm | Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm |
| Volleyball | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - Skating
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
*Reservations not required.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Public skating *Reservations not required | 12:30 - 1:20 pm | n/a | 12:30 - 1:20 pm | n/a | 12:30 - 1:20 pm | 5 - 5:50 pm | n/a |
| Family skating *Reservations not required | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 - 4:50 pm | n/a |
| Adult skating *Reservations not required | 11:30 am - 12:20 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 12:20 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 12:20 pm | n/a | n/a |
For rental availability and information, please call or email the facility.
Amenities and features
- Adjacent park with play structures
- 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