Events, gifts and specials

Gift certificates are available for purchase at City of Ottawa recreation or culture facilities.

• Gift certificates can be redeemed at recreation facilities or Client Service Centres to register for the program of your choice.
• You can also request the value of the gift certificate be credited to your account for later use during online registration.

Client service centre in-person service is available by appointment only. Please select a location to book an appointment time:

• Laurier Client Service Centre, 110 Laurier Avenue West
• Nepean Client Service Centre, 101 Centrepointe Drive
• Kanata Client Service Centre, 580 Terry Fox Drive
• Orleans Client Service Centre, 255 Centrum Boulevard

Skip the work and plan your next birthday party with the City of Ottawa. Our recreation facilities offer a fun, safe and affordable place to party with friends and family. Private rooms, well equipped kitchens, and at some locations, even event coordinators are available. All your birthday parties can be simple and stress free. Contact your neighbourhood recreation centre for more information.

Party in our pool

Splish! Splash! Under the watchful eye of well trained lifeguards, our indoor swimming and wave pools offer group rates for the perfect spot to host a birthday party. Select pools have rooms to rent to complete the party with your snacks and cake. Contact your neighbourhood pool for more information.

Party on the ice

Slip on your skates for a private rental or join a public skating session! After enjoying your ice activity, rent a room at select arenas to serve your hot chocolate and cake. To book ice time contact our City Wide Allocations staff.

Specialized parties

Many recreation facilities offer themed or specialized parties to make your child’s birthday a special one! Qualified staff will customize games, sports and crafts for a perfect celebration! Our Arts Centres offer creative workshops such as multi-media, drama, jazz dance, pottery and even clowning!

Contact the facilities below for more information:

• Eva James Memorial Community Centre
• Fisher Park Community Centre
• CardelRec Complex Goulbourn
• Nepean Creative Arts Centre
• Nepean Visual Arts Centre
• Ray Friel Recreation Complex
• Walter Baker Sports Centre

A people place for all seasons! Ottawa City Hall is home to the Rink of Dreams, the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, Karsh-Masson Gallery, City Hall Art Gallery and Barbara Ann Scott Gallery. It is also a venue for many community events and festivals, regular weekly programs, and special events.