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, a Tarzan Rope 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
Notifications
The pool is closed for annual maintenance from March 20 to April 10.
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.
Effective Monday, March 13: Reservations are no longer required for public swim at all facilities.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 6:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 6:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | 7 am - 1 pm |
| Lane swim – reduced capacity (shared pool) | 8:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Preschool Swim | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm | 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm | 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 2:30 - 5:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| 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 | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| 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 |
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 6 - 7 pm | 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 | 6 - 7 pm | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga/pilates | n/a | n/a | 7:05 - 8:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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.
| 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 | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:35 - 11:35 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, 12:50 - 1:50 pm, 1:55 - 2:55 pm, 5:40 - 6:40 pm, 6:45 - 7:45 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 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 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:35 - 1:35 pm, 1:40 - 2:40pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:35 - 11:35 am, 11:40 am - 12:40 pm |
| Badminton | n/a | 3:30 - 4:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a |
| 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 | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:35 - 11:35 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm, 12:50 - 1:50 pm, 1:55 - 2:55 pm, 5:40 - 6:40 pm, 6:45 - 7:45 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 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 | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball - adult | 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm |
| Basketball - adult | n/a | 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30pm | 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm | 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm | n/a |
| Kindergym | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | n/a | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | 4 - 6 pm |
| Soccer - youth | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 6:45 - 7:45 pm, 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Soccer - adult | n/a | 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30pm | n/a | 8:45 -9:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volleyball - adult | 8 - 9 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball - adult | n/a | 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30pm | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | n/a | 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 |
| Soccer - youth | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Soccer - adult | n/a | n/a | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Skating at indoor arenas
- Payment for public skating is accepted in exact change only.
- Skate sessions are 50 minutes long.
- No spectators are permitted except for one parent or guardian.
- Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by one parent or guardian – on-ice or as a spectator.
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10 - 10:50 am | n/a | n/a | 5 - 5:50 pm |
| Family skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 - 9:50 am | n/a | n/a | 4 - 4:50 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
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Elevator/Lift
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Interior
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Washrooms