François Dupuis Recreation Centre

François Dupuis Recreation Centre is a one stop shop for all your fitness needs. We have two beautiful pools: a 25-metre 6 lane pool and a leisure pool, both with ramp entry for easy access plus a dry sauna. Jennifer Stead's artwork, Water, runs along the pool viewing area. Check out our Fitness and Cardio centre equipped with the latest technology, including a NuStep machine. We offer a variety of programs for everyone in the family in our three multipurpose rooms. 

Schedule changes

  • Monday, December 23, 7:15 am to 9:15 pm
  • Tuesday, December 24, 7:15 am to noon
  • December 25 and 26, closed
  • Friday, December 27, 7:15 am to 9:15 pm
  • December 28 and 29, 8 am to 5:30 pm
  • Monday, December 30, 7:15 am to 9:15 pm
  • Tuesday, December 31, 7:15 am to noon
  • Wednesday, January 1, closed

Pool closure

  • December 30 to January 19
    • The pool is closed for annual maintenance.

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Tuesday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Wednesday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Thursday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Friday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Location and contact

2263 Portobello Boulevard
Ottawa ON K4A 0X3

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Email
FDRC@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-8080
François Dupuis Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - winter break

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

Reservations not required.

December 23 to January 5

Swim and aquafit

Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre - swim and aquafit - December 23 to 29
  Monday, December 23 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28 Sunday, December 29
Lane swim 7:30 - 9:30 am,  10:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  6:30 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - noon n/a n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am,  10:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  5:30 - 7 pm 8:30 - 10:30 am,  Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am,  Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm
Lane swim (shared pool) 9:30 - 10:30 am,  1 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a 8:30 - 10:30 am,  1 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm 10:30 am - noon,  1 - 3 pm 9:30 am - noon,  1 - 3 pm
Preschool swim 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am 8:30 - 10:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 pm
Public swim  (therapeutic pool only) 10:30 - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  5:30 - 7 pm 10:30 am - noon n/a n/a 10:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  5:30 - 7 pm Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm
Public swim 1 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a n/a 1 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm,  7 - 9 pm 10:30 am - noon,  1 - 3 pm 10:30 am - noon,  1 - 3 pm
Aquafit general - deep 9:30 - 10:25 am 9:30 - 10:25 am n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit general - shallow 9:30 - 10:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am n/a n/a
Aqua Lite n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Sauna  7:30 am - 3:30 pm,  4 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - noon n/a n/a 7:30 am - 3:30 pm,  4 - 9 pm 8:30 am - 5 pm 8:30 am - 5 pm

Weight and cardio room

Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre - Weight and cardio room - December 23 to January 5
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and cardio room 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - noon n/a n/a 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 8 am - 5:30 pm 8 am - 5:30 pm

Racquet sports

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - racquet sports - December 23 to 29
  Monday, December 23 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28 Sunday, December 29
Badminton 16+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Badminton - family (parent with child) 2:50 - 3:50 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2:20 - 3:20 pm,  3:25 - 4:25 pm
Pickleball 16+ 11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm 8:15 - 9:15 am,  9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a 11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm 2 - 3 pm n/a
Pickleball 50+ 7:30 - 8:30 am,  8:40 - 9:40 am,  9:50 - 10:50 am n/a n/a n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am,  8:40 - 9:40 am,  9:50 - 10:50 am n/a n/a
Pickleball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:50 - 1:50 pm
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - racquet sports - December 30 to January 5
  Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Saturday, January 4 Sunday, January 5
Badminton 16+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Badminton - family (parent with child) 2:50 - 3:50 pm n/a n/a 2:50 - 3:50 pm 2:50 - 3:50 pm n/a 2:20 - 3:20 pm,  3:25 - 4:25 pm
Pickleball 16+ 11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm 8:15 - 9:15 am,  9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm 11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm 2 - 3 pm n/a
Pickleball 50+ 7:30 - 8:30 am,  8:40 - 9:40 am,  9:50 - 10:50 am n/a n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am,  8:40 - 9:40 am,  9:50 - 10:50 am 7:30 - 8:30 am,  8:40 - 9:40 am,  9:50 - 10:50 am n/a n/a
Pickleball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:50 - 1:50 pm

Sports

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - sports - December 23 to 29
  Monday, December 23 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28 Sunday, December 29
Basketball 12+ 4 - 5 pm,  5:10 - 6:10 pm,  6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm 10:45 - 11:45 am n/a n/a 4:20 - 5:20 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm,  6:40 - 7:40 pm 12:40 - 1:40 pm n/a
Basketball 16+ n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a
Basketball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:10 - 4:10 pm 3:20 - 4:20 pm,  4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a
Rock climbing 5+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:40 - 1:40 pm n/a
Volleyball 16+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - sports - December 30 to January 5
  Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Saturday, January 4 Sunday, January 5
Basketball 12+ 4 - 5 pm,  5:10 - 6:10 pm,  6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm 10:45 - 11:45 am n/a 4 - 5 pm,  5:10 - 6:10 pm 4 - 5 pm,  5:10 - 6:10 pm,  6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm 12:40 - 1:40 pm n/a
Basketball 16+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Basketball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:20 - 4:20 pm,  4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a
Rock climbing 5+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:40 - 1:40 pm n/a
Volleyball 16+ n/a n/a n/a 6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a n/a

Group fitness

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - Group fitness schedule - December 23 to 29
  Monday, December 23 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28 Sunday, December 29
Drums Alive® 9:30 -10:30 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am
Drums Alive® 50+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
HIIT 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Pilates n/a n/a n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a
Pilates 50+ 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Yoga 50+ 10:45 - 11:45 am n/a n/a n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a
Zumba 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
TMC n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
TMC 50+ n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - Group fitness schedule - December 30 to January 5
  Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Saturday, January 4 Sunday, January 5
Drums Alive® 9:30 -10:30 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am
Drums Alive® 50+ n/a n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a n/a
HIIT 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Pilates n/a n/a n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a
Pilates 50+ 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Yoga 50+ 10:45 - 11:45 am n/a n/a n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a
Zumba 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
TMC n/a n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
TMC 50+ n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.

Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Schedule change

December 23 to 29
See winter break schedule.

December 30 to January 19
The pool is closed for annual maintenance.

Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre - swim and aquafit - December 16 to 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim 7:30 - 9:30 am,  10:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  6:30 - 9:15 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am,  10:30 am - 1 pm,  7 - 9:15 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am,  9:30 am - 12:30 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  5:30 - 9:15 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am,  10:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  7 - 9:15 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am,  10:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  5:30 - 7 pm 8:30 - 10:30 am,  Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am,  Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm
Lane swim - shared pool 9:30 - 10:30 am,  1 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 6:30 pm 8:30 - 10:30 am,  1 - 3:30 pm,  4 - 7 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am,  12:30 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 4 - 5:30 pm  8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 4 - 5:30 pm  10:30 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm 9:30 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm
Preschool swim 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 8:30 - 10:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am
Public swim - therapeutic pool only 10:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm,  5:30 - 7 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm, 4 - 5:30 pm, 7 - 9:15 pm  10:30 am - 12:30 pm, 5:30 - 7 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 4 - 5:30 pm, 7 - 9:15 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 5:30 - 7 pm  Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm Noon - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm
Public swim 1 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm 1 - 2:30 pm,  5:30 - 7 pm 12:30 - 2:30 pm, 4 - 5:30 pm  1 - 2:30 pm, 5:30 - 7 pm  1 - 2:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm  10:30 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm 
Aquafit general - deep 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm  8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am  8:30 - 9:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am,  5:30 - 6:25 pm 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am n/a 9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit general - shallow 9:30 - 10:25 am, 5:30 - 6:25 pm  8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am  8:30 - 9:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am,  5:30 - 6:25 pm 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am n/a 9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit general - lite n/a 2:30 - 3:25 pm 9:30 - 10:25 am n/a n/a n/a n/a
Sauna 7:30 am - 3:30 pm,  4 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4 - 9 pm 8:30 am - 5 pm 8:30 am - 5 pm
Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre - swim and aquafit - January 20 to April 17
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm,  8:15 - 9:15 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm Noon - 1 pm Noon - 1 pm
Lane swim - shared pool 8:30 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm,  8:15 - 9:15 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am,  12:30 - 2 pm 8:30 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3:30 pm,  8:15 - 9:15 pm 8:30 - 11:30 am, 7 - 9 pm 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm
Preschool swim 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am
Public swim - therapeutic pool only 11:30 am - 1 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm, 1 - 2:30 pm n/a 11:30 am - 1 pm,  7:30 - 9:15 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm Noon - 1 pm Noon - 1 pm
Public swim 1 - 2:30 pm n/a 12:30 - 2 pm 1 - 2:30 pm 7 - 9 pm 1 - 3 pm 1 - 3 pm
Aquafit general - deep 9:30 - 10:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am, 5:45 - 6:40 pm 8:30 - 9:25 am 5:45 - 6:40 pm 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am n/a 9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit general - shallow 9:30 - 10:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am, 5:45 - 6:40 pm 8:30 - 9:25 am 5:30 - 6:25 pm 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am n/a 9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit general - lite n/a 2:30 - 3:25 pm 9:30 – 10:25 am n/a n/a n/a n/a
Sauna 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 7:30 - 9:15 pm 7:30 am - 1 pm, 7 - 9 pm 10:30 am - 4 pm 10:30 am - 4 pm

Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room

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.

Schedule change

December 23 to January 1
See Winter break schedule.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - Weight and cardio room - September 3 to December 23
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Weight and cardio room 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 8 am - 5:15 pm 8 am - 5:15 pm

Drop-in schedule - group fitness

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.

Reservations not required.

Schedule change

December 23 to January 5
See Winter break schedule.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - Group fitness schedule - September 3 to December 22
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Cardio and Strength 50+ n/a n/a 10:30 - 11:30 am n/a n/a n/a n/a
Drums Alive® n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am
Drums Alive® 50+ 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a n/a
HIIT 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Pilates n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a
Pilates 50+ 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Yoga n/a n/a 7:45 - 8:45 pm n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a
Yoga 50+ 10:45 - 11:45 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Zumba 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
Zumba Gold n/a 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
TMC n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
TMC 50+ n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - Group fitness schedule - January 6 to June 22
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Drums Alive® 50+ 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 1 - 2 pm 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a n/a
HIIT 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Pilates n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a
Pilates 50+ 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Yoga n/a n/a 7:45 - 8:45 pm n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a
Yoga 50+ 10:45 - 11:45 am 10:30 - 11:30 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Zumba® 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
Zumba® Gold 50+ n/a 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
TMC n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a

Drop-in schedule - racquet 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.

*Reservations required.

Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation Centre

Schedule change

December 23 to January 5
See Winter break schedule.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - racquet sports - September 3 to December 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Badminton 16+ n/a 6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm 7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Badminton - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2:20 - 3:20 pm,  3:25 - 4:25 pm
Pickleball 16+ 6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 - 3 pm n/a
Pickleball 50+ 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm n/a n/a
Pickleball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:50 - 1:50 pm
Pickleball intermediate 16+ 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am 1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am 1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm n/a n/a
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - racquet sports - January 6 to June 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Badminton 16+ n/a 6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm 7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Badminton - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2:20 - 3:20 pm,  3:25 - 4:25 pm
Pickleball 16+ 6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 - 3 pm n/a
Pickleball 50+ 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm,  1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am,  11 am - noon,  12:10 - 1:10 pm n/a n/a
Pickleball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:50 - 1:50 pm
Pickleball intermediate 16+ 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am 1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:40 - 9:40 am 1:20 - 2:20 pm,  2:30 - 3:30 pm 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.

*Reservations required.

Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation Centre

Schedule change

December 23 to January 5
See Winter break schedule.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - sports - September 3 to December 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Basketball 12+ 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm,  5:10 - 6:10 pm n/a 4 - 5 pm 4:20 - 5:20 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm,  6:40 - 7:40 pm n/a n/a
Basketball 12+ (half gym) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:40 - 1:40 pm n/a
Basketball 16+ n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a
Basketball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:20 - 4:20 pm,  4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a
Rock climbing 5+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:40 - 1:40 pm n/a
Volleyball 16+ n/a n/a n/a 6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a n/a
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - sports - January 6 to March 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Basketball 12+ 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm,  5:10 - 6:10 pm n/a 4 - 5 pm 4:20 - 5:20 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm,  6:40 - 7:40 pm 12:40 – 1:40 pm n/a
Basketball 16+ n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a
Basketball - family (parent with child) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:20 - 4:20 pm,  4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a
Rock climbing 5+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 12:40 - 1:40 pm n/a
Volleyball 16+ n/a n/a n/a 6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:50 - 8:50 pm n/a n/a n/a

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Amenities and features

  • Changerooms - family
  • Changerooms – gender-neutral
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Basketball courts
  • Free on street parking
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Sauna
  • Separate shallow pool

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Floor surfaces
  • Passenger loading zone
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Washrooms