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.
Hours
Location and contact
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 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, 11:30 am - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Lane swim - shared pool | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3:30 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 | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 – 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim - therapeutic pool | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am |
| Public swim - therapeutic pool | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 1 - 3:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm, 7:30 - 9:15 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9:15 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 3 pm | Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 3 pm |
| Public swim - 25m pool | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| Aqua 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 | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aqua 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 |
| Aqua lite - warm pool | 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 - 2 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 am - 2:30 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.
| 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 - 5:30 pm | 8 am - 5:30 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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10:45 - 11:45 am |
| 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 | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | 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 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.
| 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.
| 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 - 5 pm, 5:10 - 6:10 pm, 6:20 - 7:20 pm | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a |
| Basketball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 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