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.
*Reservations not required.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim *Reservations not required. | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Lane swim – shared pool *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 12:30 - 2 pm | 9:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm |
| Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | 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 *Reservations not required. | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 11:30 am – 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | n/a | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm, 7- 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| Aqua General – Deep *Reservations not required. | 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 | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aqua General – Shallow *Reservations not required. | 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 | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aqua lite *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. | 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.
*Reservations not required.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drums Alive® *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Drums Alive® 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HIIT *Reservations not required. | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pilates *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Pilates 50+ *Reservations not required. | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a |
| Yoga 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba Gold 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba *Reservations not required. | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC *Reservations not required. | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 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.
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| 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 | n/a |
| 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+ | 8:40 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 8:40 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 8:40 - 9:40 am, 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon | 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 |
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.
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| 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 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 | n/a |
| Volleyball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 pm - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rockwall 5+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a |
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