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
Hall rental: FDRC@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.
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 am - 12:30 pm, 7 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11 am - 12:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11 am - 12:30 pm, 7 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11 am - 12:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11 am - 12:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 3 - 4 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 3 - 4 pm |
| Lane Swim - shared Pool | 8:30 – 11 am, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 12:30 -1:30 pm | 8:30 – 11 am, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | 8:30 – 11 am,, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 4:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3 pm |
| Public Swim - Therapeutic Pool Only | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 7 - 8:30 pm | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 4:30 - 6 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm |
| Public Swim | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm, 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| Aqua General Deep | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 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 | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aqua General Shallow | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 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 | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Sauna | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 4:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 4:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 4:30 - 8:30 pm | 11:30 am - 4 pm | 9:30 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 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Yoga | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | 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 | 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.
Racquet sports will resume in Fall 2024.
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.
Schedule changes
Sports will resume in Fall 2024.
For rental availability and information, please call the facility.
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