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Event spaces
The City of Ottawa has hundreds of spaces suitable for special events, meetings, and gatherings of all kinds. Whether you are hosting a garden reception, a board meeting, a hockey party overlooking the ice, or a talent showcase, there’s a City of Ottawa facility that has the solution.
Event spaces include:
- Halls, multi-purpose, and meeting spaces
- Gyms and fitness or dance studios
- Rooms in arenas
- Art studios, theatres, and performance spaces
- Gardens adjacent to museums and centres
Pools
Are you having a birthday party or need a pool for an occasional water sports activity? The City has 20 indoor pools, eight outdoor pools and three wave pools available for rent.
- Pool capacities differ, so contact the facility directly for more information.
- The minimum rental period is one hour. More time can be added in 30-minute increments.
- The rental fee includes access to change rooms.
- Lifeguard fees are an additional charge. Pools are not rented without lifeguards.
- The number of lifeguards needed for a rental is determined by the number of pool rental participants.
Rental definitions
The nature of the activity determines the fee to be applied to the rental and is based upon what the group is doing in the facility.
Activity
- Not-for-profit activity: An activity that fits with the Recreation, Culture and Facility Services’ mandate and is not intended to generate a profit. This activity must be open to everyone.
- Private activity: A not-for-profit activity that does not fit with the Parks and Recreation mandate and/or is intended for select members of the community.
- Commercial activity: A for-profit activity that has the intent of generating a profit. This may involve the sale of goods or services or may require a registration fee prior to participation.
- Program: A course or activity.
- Meeting: An assembly for discussion purposes.
- Special event: A gathering to participate in, celebrate or view the outcome of an activity, effort or commitment
Size
- Small: 0 - 50 people
- Medium: 51 - 100 people
- Large: 101 - 200 people
- X-large: 201 or more people
Category
- Category A: Category A listings have comparatively more amenities than Category B halls.
- Category B: Category B listings have comparatively fewer amenities than Category A halls.
Age definitions
- Minor: 18 years and under.
- Adult: 19 to 64 years.
- Senior: 65 years and older.
Exceptions
- Commercial and trade show rentals are to be negotiated with individual facility managers.
- Gymnasium rates apply for sports activity usage. Where halls are not available in a given location for meetings, and gyms are assigned for this purpose, the applicable hall rate will apply.
- Community and Recreation Associations that provide programming on behalf of the Parks and Recreation branch or who have written agreements with the Parks and Recreation branch will continue to have access to facilities at no charge or as per their existing written agreement. An appeal process is available to resolve questions of status interpretations and/or based on technical grounds. Frequently asked questions.
Room rental rates
Room rental rates 2024
Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
All rates are per hour.
| Size: | Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | A |
| Not For Profit activity | $7.49 | $12.63 | $9.77 | $15.64 | $12.63 | $19.67 | $16.47 | $24.57 |
| Private activity | $29.97 | $35.39 | $39.00 | $44.19 | $50.56 | $55.24 | $65.69 | $68.93 |
| Commercial activity | $41.36 | $53.84 | $53.84 | $67.27 | $69.91 | $84.01 | $90.91 | $105.01 |
| Size: | Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | A |
| Not For Profit activity | $31.88 | $36.59 | $41.31 | $47.47 | $53.67 | $61.72 | $69.62 | $85.81 |
| Private activity | $42.74 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $69.35 | $72.08 | $86.60 | $93.73 | $108.21 |
| Commercial activity | $57.96 | $75.36 | $75.36 | $94.83 | $97.89 | $117.60 | $127.17 | $146.88 |
| Size: | Small | Medium | Large | Extra Large | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category: | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | A | |||
| Private activity | $55.65 | $72.08 | $72.08 | $90.07 | $93.73 | $112.55 | $121.76 | $149.65 | |||
| Commercial activity | $75.36 | $97.89 | $97.89 | $122.27 | $127.17 | $152.80 | $165.20 | $190.96 | |||
| Size: | Small | Medium | Large | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not For Profit activity | $7.64 | $9.90 | $20.07 | ||||||||
| Private activity | $30.90 | $40.11 | $56.95 | ||||||||
| Commercial activity | $43.11 | $56.07 | $87.47 | ||||||||
| Size: | Half gym | Full gym | Full gym (3 sections) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not for profit activity | $27.06 | $46.17 | $61.44 |
| Private activity | $46.63 | $66.01 | $81.47 |
| Commercial activity | $63.97 | $82.67 | $97.75 |
Pool rental rates
Prime-time pool rental rates
- Weekdays: 3 pm to 9 pm
- Weekends and statutory holidays: 8 am to 5 pm
Fees shown do not include the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
| Pool type | Rental type | Minor | Adult | Commercial | Special Event | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave | Full | $132.49 | $364.91 | $364.91 | $364.91 | n/a |
| Wave | Half | $66.25 | $182.59 | $182.59 | n/a | n/a |
| Wave | Quarter | $33.26 | $91.41 | $91.41 | n/a | n/a |
| Leisure | Full 25 m | $60.83 | $167.28 | $167.28 | $167.28 | $1,091.35 |
| Leisure | Full 50 m | $121.52 | $334.56 | $334.56 | $334.56 | $2,182.55 |
| Leisure | Half 25 m | $30.52 | $83.77 | $83.77 | $167.28 | $545.79 |
| Leisure | Half 50 m | $60.83 | $167.28 | $167.28 | n/a | n/a |
| Leisure | Quarter 25 m | $15.31 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $83.77 | $535.10 |
| Leisure | Quarter 50 m | $30.52 | $83.77 | $83.77 | n/a | n/a |
| Standard | Full 25 m | $56.95 | $156.54 | $156.54 | $156.54 | n/a |
| Standard | Half 25 m | $28.55 | $78.37 | $78.37 | n/a | n/a |
| Standard | Quarter 25 m | $14.44 | $39.32 | $37.38 | n/a | n/a |
Non-prime-time pool rental rates
- Weekdays: Pool opening to 3 pm and 9 pm to pool closing
- Weekends and statutory holidays: Pool opening to 8 am and 5 pm to pool closing
Fees shown do not include the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
| Pool type | Rental type | Minor | Adult | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave | Full | $66.25 | $182.59 | $182.59 |
| Wave | Half | $33.26 | $91.41 | $91.41 |
| Wave | Quarter | $16.75 | $45.89 | $45.89 |
| Leisure | Full 25 m | $30.52 | $83.77 | $83.77 |
| Leisure | Full 50 m | $59.77 | $167.28 | $167.28 |
| Leisure | Half 25 m | $15.31 | $41.95 | $41.95 |
| Leisure | Half 50 m | $30.52 | $83.77 | $83.77 |
| Leisure | Quarter 25 m | $7.69 | $21.04 | $21.04 |
| Leisure | Quarter 50 m | $15.31 | $41.95 | $42.15 |
| Standard | Full 25 m | $28.55 | $78.37 | $78.37 |
| Standard | Half 25 m | $14.44 | $39.23 | $39.23 |
| Standard | Quarter 25 m | $7.18 | $19.84 | $19.84 |
Use the rental search tool to find a space that meets your needs.
You can then start the booking process by completing the form linked in the Contact section. This begins but does not commit you to the rental process. A booking clerk will contact you.
Please also read the General Terms and Conditions.