The Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven was recently listed by Chatelaine Magazine as one of the top 10 best indoor pools in Canada! Read the Best Indoor Pools in Canada article.
The Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven includes a six lane, 25 metre lap pool with three metre and one metre diving boards, and an access ramp (Pool Rentals, please contact mrcb@ottawa.ca). Two NHL sized ice rinks (one rink is accessible), with accessible change rooms (please contact City Wide Allocations sports@ottawa.ca for ice rentals).
Outside find an artificial turf sports field designed to meet CFL and FIFA design standards (please contact City Wide Allocations sports@ottawa.ca for field rentals).
Artwork suspended from the ceiling named Mr. Kurokawa.
Minto, an active sponsor of community initiatives, is proud to be associated with the City of Ottawa's Community Champions Program.
Special hours
Saturday, July 27:
- Noon to 4 pm, all Sport drop-ins, cancelled
- 12:15 to 2:15 pm, Lane swim, cancelled
- 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm, Preschool swim, cancelled
Civic Holiday
Monday, August 5
7 am to 4 pm
Hours
Location and contact
Traffic circle of Cambrian Road and Greenbank Road
Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca
Hall rental: mrcb-crmb@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - civic holiday weekend
August 3 to 5
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
| Saturday, August 3 | Sunday, August 4 | Monday, August 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 12:15 – 2:15 pm | 8 – 11 am | 8:30 – 11:30 am |
| Preschool swim | 12:15 – 2:15 pm | 9 – 11am | 9:30 – 11:30 am |
| Public swim | 2:30 – 5:30 pm | 11:15 am – 2:15 pm | 11:30 – 3:30 pm |
| Saturday, August 3 | Sunday, August 4 | Monday, August 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and weight room | 7:30 am - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 7:30 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
| Zumba® | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a |
| Indoor Cycling | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| HIIT | 8 - 9 am | n/a | n/a |
| Core conditioning | n/a | 9 - 10 am | n/a |
| Saturday, August 3 | Sunday, August 4 | Monday, August 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball | 6 - 7 pm, 7:05 - 8:05 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Saturday, August 3 | Sunday, August 4 | Monday, August 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball - adult | n/a | 4:35 - 5:35 pm, 5:40 - 6:40 pm | n/a |
| Volleyball - family | n/a | 3:30 - 4:30 pm | n/a |
| Basketball - adult | 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | n/a |
| Kindergym | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | 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. Reservations are not required except for Aquafit.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule changes:
Saturday, July 27:
- Lane swim, 12:15 to 2:15 pm, cancelled
- Preschool swim, 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm, cancelled
Saturday, August 3 to Monday, August 5, see Civic holiday schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquafit - general | 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am | 8:15 - 9:15 am | 8:15 - 9:15 am | 8:15 - 9:15 am | 8:15 - 9:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| Lane swim *Reservations not required. | 6:45 - 8:15 am, 8 - 10 pm | 6:15 - 8:15 am, 4:30 - 6 pm, 9 - 10 pm | 6:45 - 8:15 am, 8 - 10 pm | 6:15 to 8:15 am, 9 - 10 pm | 6:45 - 8:1 am, 8:30 - 9:20 pm | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 8 - 11 am |
| Lane swim – reduced capacity (shared pool) *Reservations not required. | 11:45 am - 1 pm | 11:45 am - 1 pm | 11:45 am - 1 pm | 11:45 am - 1 pm | 11:45 am - 1 pm, 4:30 - 6 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 11:45 am - 1 pm | n/a | 11:45 am - 1 pm | n/a | 11:45 am - 1 pm | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 9 - 11 am |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 2:30 - 4:20 pm, 6:10 - 7:50 pm | 2:30 - 4:20 pm, 6:10 - 7:20 pm | 2:30 - 4:20 pm, 6:10 - 7:50 pm | 2:30 - 3:50 pm | 2:30 - 4:20 pm | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | 11:15 am - 2:15 pm |
| Public Swim with WIBIT *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:10 - 8:20 pm | 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.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Schedule changes
Saturday, August 3 to Monday, August 5, see Civic holiday schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and weight room | 6:30 am - 9:30 pm | 6:30 am - 9:30 pm | 6:30 am - 9:30 pm | 6:30 am – 9:30 pm | 6:30 am – 9:30 pm | 7:30 am - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 7:30 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.
Schedule changes
Saturday, August 3 to Monday, August 5, see Civic holiday schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance and strength (Heartwise) - older adult | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bootcamp | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Barrefit® | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength | n/a | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Core conditioning | n/a | 7:05 - 8:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 - 10 am |
| Dance | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HIIT | 7:05 - 8:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 8 - 9 am | n/a |
| Indoor Cycling | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a |
| Strength | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Yin Yoga | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga Tune Up® | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stretch and strength | n/a | n/a | 7:05 - 8:05 pm | n/a | 10:35 - 11:35 am | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba® | n/a | n/a | 9:15 -10:15 am | n/a | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 10:15 - 11:15 am |
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.
Schedule changes
Saturday, August 3 to Monday, August 5, see Civic holiday schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7 pm, 7:05 - 8:05 pm | n/a |
| Badminton | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:15 - 8:15 pm, 8:20 - 9:20 pm | 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm | 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.
The walking track is open during regular business hours, reservation not required.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Please note: Family drop-ins - Up to two related adults with their child(ren) all living at the same address. Children must be 17 years or younger. Active participation required for all.
Schedule changes
Saturday, July 27, All Sport drop-ins, noon to 4 pm, cancelled
Saturday, August 3 to Monday, August 5, see Civic holiday schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball - adult | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4:35 - 5:35 pm, 5:40 - 6:40 pm |
| Volleyball - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
| Basketball - adult | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm |
| Kindergym | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7 pm | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | n/a |
| Soccer - youth | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - skating
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family skating *Reservations required | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 - 4:50 pm |
| Public skating *Reservations required | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 5:50 pm |
For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.
For hall rental information and availability, please email mrcb-crmb@ottawa.ca or call 613-727-2683.
Amenities and features
- Adjacent park with play structures
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-neutral
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Free parking
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Separate shallow pool
- Turf field
- WIBIT - Inflatable Obstacle Course
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Elevator/Lift
- Floor surfaces
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Washrooms