Walter Baker Sports Centre in Barrhaven includes a fitness centre with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, rowing machine, stair climbers, cable machines, free weights and independent sound system and televisions. Our pool is a 8-lane 25m pool; diving tank with two 1m and 3m diving boards; warm teaching pool with ramp access and preschool pool.
Two full-sized ice rinks (Arena A and B) with spectator seating.
Facility closure
The pools are closed for annual maintenance on Monday, December 18.
The dive tank will be closed for annual maintenance from Tuesday, December 19 to Saturday, December 23.
Hours
Location and contact
Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit
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.
Some lane swims may have shared pool space.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule changes
The pools are closed for annual maintenance on Monday, December 18.
The dive tank will be closed for annual maintenance from Tuesday, December 19 to Saturday, December 23.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot tub and steam room *Reservations not required. | 7:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 6 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 2 pm, 6 - 9 pm | Noon - 3:30 pm | Noon - 3:30 pm |
| Lane swim *Reservations not required. | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Half lane swim *Reservations not required. | 7:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 11:30 am | 7:30 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 8:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 - 3:30 pm | 1 - 3:30 pm |
| Preschool swim *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 8:30 – 10 am | 8:30 – 10 am | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Aquafit general - shallow | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | n/a | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aquafit lite | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Aquafit general - deep | 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 |
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and weight room *Reservations not required. | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 6:30 am - 9 pm | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 8 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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and strength - older adult | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength lite - older adult | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Strength and balance - older adult | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC - older adult | 10:20 - 11;20 am | n/a | 10:20 - 11;20 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | 7 - 8 pm | 10:20 - 11:20 am | n/a | 10:20 - 11:20 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | 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.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash courts 2,3,4,5 | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 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.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergym | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10 - 11:30am | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - skating
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
No reservations required.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skate | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7 - 8 pm | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm |
For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.
For hall rental information and availability, please email wbsc@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2788.
Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Water bottle/fountain
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Steam room
- Hot tub
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Elevator/Lift
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Interior
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Telephone
- Washrooms