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(link is external).
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(link opens email application)). Two NHL sized ice rinks (one rink is accessible), with accessible change rooms (please contact City Wide Allocations sports@ottawa.ca(link opens email application) 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(link opens email application) 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.
Schedule changes
- April 18 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
- For changes to drop-ins see Easter weekend schedule
- Walking track closed
- Federal election advance polling site
- Monday, April 28
- Federal election polling site
- All Kindergym, pickleball and volleyball, cancelled
- Federal election polling site
Hours
Location and contact
Traffic circle of Cambrian Road and Greenbank Road
Rentals:

Drop-in schedule - Easter weekend
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
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 unless otherwise noted. Active participation required for all.
Friday, April 18 | Saturday, April 19 | Sunday, April 20 | Monday, April 21 | |
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Lane swim *Reservations not required. | n/a | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | n/a | 8:30 - 11:30 am |
Preschool swim *Reservations not required. | n/a | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | n/a | 9:30 - 11:30 am |
Public swim *Reservations not required. | n/a | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Public swim with WIBIT *Reservations not required. | n/a | 7 - 9 pm | n/a | n/a |
HIIT | n/a | 8 - 9 am | n/a | n/a |
Indoor cycling | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a |
Zumba | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | 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
- April 18 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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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 | n/a | 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 | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 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 | 1 - 3 pm |
Public Swim - reduced capacity (shared pool) *Reservations not required. | 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 |
Public Swim with WIBIT *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7 - 9 pm | n/a |
Aquafit - general | 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 | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am | 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
- Friday, April 18
- Federal election polling site
- All drop-in programs cancelled
- Federal election polling site
- Sunday, April 20
- Federal election polling site
- All drop-in programs cancelled
- Federal election polling site
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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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
- April 18 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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20 - 20 - 20 | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Balance and strength (Heartwise) - older adult | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | 11:40 am - 12:40 pm | 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 |
Strength Circuit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 6 pm | 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 | 1:05 - 2:05 pm | n/a | 10:35 - 11:35 am | n/a | n/a |
Zumba® | n/a | n/a | 9:15 -10:15 am | 7:15 - 8:15 pm | 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
- April 18 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
- Monday, April 28
- Federal election polling site
- All pickleball drop-ins cancelled
- Federal election polling site
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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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, 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 2:05 - 3:05 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 | 8:45 - 9:45 pm | 6:45 - 7:45 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 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.
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 unless otherwise noted. Active participation required for all.
Schedule changes
- April 18 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
- Monday, April 28
- Federal election polling site
- All Kindergym cancelled
- Federal election polling site
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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Volleyball | 8:35 - 9:35 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:50 - 7:50 pm |
Volleyball - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:45 - 6:45 pm |
Basketball - adult | n/a | n/a | 7:30 - 8:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Kindergym *Reservations not required | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | n/a | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | n/a | 3:45 - 5:15 pm |
Open gym - family (children ages 6 to 12) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4:45 - 6:15 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.
Schedule changes
- April 18 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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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 |
Figure skating | n/a | 10:15 am - 12:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.
Ice or slab rentals
Pool rentals
The City of Ottawa has hundreds of indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for special events, meetings, sports, and gatherings of all kinds. Find out more.
Amenities and features
- Adjacent park with play structures
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Indoor walking track
- 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