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.
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 - Thanksgiving Day weekend
October 7 to 9, 2023
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
| Saturday, October 7 | Sunday, October 8 | Monday, October 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim *Reservations not required. | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 8 - 11 am, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am |
| Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 9 - 11 am, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm | 9:30 - 11:30 am |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 2:30 - 5:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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.
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Schedule change
Saturday, October 7, to Monday, October 9, see Thanksgiving weekend schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquafit - general | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am 8 - 9 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Lane swim *Reservations not required. | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 8:30 am, 8:45 - 10 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 8:30 am, 8:45 - 10 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9 - 10 pm | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 7 - 9 am, 11:15 am - 12:45 pm |
| Lane swim – reduced capacity (shared pool) *Reservations not required. | 8:30 am - 3 pm | 8:30 am - 3 pm | 8:30 am - 3 pm | 8:30 am - 3 pm | 8:30 am - 3 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 1:30 - 3 pm | 1:30 - 3 pm | 1:30 - 3 pm | 1:30 - 3 pm | 1:30 - 3 pm | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 11:15 am - 12:45 pm |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required. | n/a | 6:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a | 7 - 9 pm | 2:30 - 5:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| Public Swim - reduced capacity (shared pool) | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | 12:30 - 1:30 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.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and weight room *Reservations not required. | 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.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootcamp | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10:20 - 11:20 am | 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 | 7:15 - 8:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 8 - 9 am | n/a |
| Indoor Cycling | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a |
| Strength | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | n/a | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 pm | 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 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba ® | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:05 – 8:05 pm | n/a | 10:30 – 11:30 am | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - racquet sports
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, 12:50 - 1:50 pm, 1:55 - 2:55 pm, 3 - 4 pm | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, 12:50 - 1:50 pm, 1:55 - 2:55 pm, 3 - 4 pm | 12:05 - 1:05 pm, 1:10 - 2:10 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, 12:50 - 1:50 pm, 1:55 - 2:55 pm, 3 - 4 pm | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, 12:50 - 1:50 pm, 1:55 - 2:55 pm, 3 - 4 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm, 8:45 - 9:45 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.
The walking track is open during regular business hours, reservation not required.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball | 8 - 9 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a |
| Basketball - adult | n/a | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kindergym | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | n/a | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | n/a | 4 - 6 pm |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
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.
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Skating - Reserve a spot at Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 - 9:50 am | n/a | n/a | 4 - 4:50 pm |
| Public skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10 – 10:50 am | 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
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Elevator/Lift
- Floor surfaces
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Washrooms