Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans

This multipurpose facility provides users with a wide selection of services and amenities including a six-lane pool, diving boards and therapeutic pool.

The complex also houses the Elizabeth Manley Figure Skating Arena, the Roger Sénécal Arena, squash and racquetball courts and a fitness center. A variety of recreation programs are offered including fitness, fitness classes, summer camps, indoor cycling, aqua fitness, swimming lessons and general interest programs.

Schedule changes

The hot tubs are closed until further notice.

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location and contact

1490 Youville Drive
Ottawa ON K1C 2X8

Rentals:

Email
bmrco@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-9600 ext. 32821

Drop-in schedule - winter break

December 23 to January 3 

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

Reservations required for Indoor cycling, racquetball, and squash.

Reserve a spot at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – all drop-ins – December 23 to 29
  Monday, December 23 Tuesday, December 24 Wednesday, December 25 Thursday, December 26 Friday, December 27 Saturday, December 28 Sunday, December 29
Aquafit general - deep 8 - 9 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am n/a n/a 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a 8 - 9 am
Aqua general - shallow 8 - 9 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am n/a n/a 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a 8 - 9 am
Aqua general - therapeutic pool 7 - 8 am n/a n/a n/a 7 - 8 am n/a n/a
Aqua lite - therapeutic pool 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Lane swim 6 - 8 am, 10 am - 1 pm  10 am - noon n/a n/a 6 - 8 am, 10 am - 1 pm  9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am
Public swim - 25 metre pool only n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim - therapeutic pool 10 am - 1 pm 10 am - noon n/a  n/a  10 am - 1 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Weight and cardio room 6 am - 9 pm 6 am - noon n/a n/a 6 am - 9 pm 8 am - 6 pm 8 am - 6 pm
Pilates n/a n/a n/a n/a Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 10:30 - 11:25 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 50+ Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Core conditioning n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 10:15 - 11:10 am
Zumba n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am
Indoor cycling * reservations required 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:25 am 9:30 - 10:25 am n/a
Yoga 9:15 - 10:10 am 10:30 - 11:25 am n/a n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
HIIT n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am n/a n/a
Strength 4:30 - 5:25 pm, 6:45 - 7:40 pm 9:15 - 10:10 am n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm 10:15 - 11:10 am n/a
Racquetball - courts 4, 6, and 8 * reservations required 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm,  12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am n/a n/a 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm,  12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm  8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm 
Squash courts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 * reservations required 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon n/a n/a 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm
Public skating 2 - 2:50 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 - 1:50 pm, 2 - 2:50 pm
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – all drop-ins – December 30 to January 5
  Monday, December 30 Tuesday, December 31 Wednesday, January 1 Thursday, January 2 Friday, January 3 Saturday, January 4 Sunday, January 5
Aquafit general - deep 8 - 9 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am n/a 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a 8 - 9 am
Aqua general - shallow 8 - 9 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am n/a 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a 8 - 9 am
Aqua general - therapeutic pool 7 - 8 am n/a n/a n/a 7 - 8 am n/a n/a
Aqua lite - therapeutic pool 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a  1 - 2 pm n/a  n/a  n/a 
Lane swim 6 - 8 am, 10 am - 1 pm  10 am - noon n/a 10 am - 1 pm,  6 - 8 pm 6 - 8 am, 10 am - 1 pm  9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am
Public swim - 25 metre pool only n/a  n/a  n/a  2 - 4 pm 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim - therapeutic pool 11 am - 1 pm 10 am - noon n/a  10 am - 1 pm,  6 - 8 pm 10 am - 1 pm, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Weight and cardio room 6 am - 9 pm 6 am - noon n/a 6 am - 9 pm 6 am - 9 pm 8 am - 6 pm 8 am - 6 pm
Pilates n/a n/a n/a n/a Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 10:30 - 11:25 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 50+ Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Core conditioning n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 10:15 - 11:10 am
Zumba n/a n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am, 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am
Indoor cycling * reservations required 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am n/a 6:30 - 7:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am 9:30 - 10:25 am n/a
Yoga 9:15 - 10:10 am 10:30 - 11:25 am n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am 10:30 - 11:25 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
HIIT n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am n/a n/a
Strength 4:30 - 5:25 pm, 6:45 - 7:40 pm 9:15 - 10:10 am n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm 10:15 - 11:10 am n/a
20/20/20 n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a n/a n/a
Racquetball -  courts 4, 6, and 8 * reservations required 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm,  12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am n/a 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm,  12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm,  12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm  8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm 
Squash courts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 * reservations required 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon n/a 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm
Public skating 2 - 2:50 pm n/a n/a 10 - 10:50 am 7:15 - 8:05 pm n/a 1 - 1:50 pm, 2 - 2:50 pm
Figure skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 8:15 - 9:05 pm 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 for swim programs at this location.

Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – swimming and aquafit – September 9 to December 15
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Aqua general deep 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a n/a
Aqua general shallow 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am  8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a 8 - 9 am
Aqua general – therapeutic pool 7 - 8 am n/a 7 - 8 am n/a 7 - 8 am n/a n/a
Aqua lite – therapeutic pool n/a  1 - 2 pm  1 - 2 pm  1 - 2 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Lane swim 6 - 8 am,   11 am - 1 pm  10 am - 1 pm,  9 - 10 pm  6 - 8 am,   10 am - 1 pm  10 am - 1 pm,  9:30 - 10:30 pm  6 - 8 am,  11 am - 1 pm  n/a  n/a 
Public swim – 25 metre pool only n/a  n/a  n/a  2 - 4 pm  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm  1:30 - 4 pm  1:30 - 4 pm 
Public swim – therapeutic pool n/a 10 - 11 am,  9 - 10 pm n/a  10 - 11 am 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – swimming and aquafit – December 16 to 22
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Aqua general deep 8 - 9 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a 8 - 9 am
Aqua general shallow 8 - 9 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am  8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a 8 - 9 am
Aqua general – therapeutic pool 7 - 8 am n/a 7 - 8 am n/a 7 - 8 am n/a n/a
Aqua lite – therapeutic pool 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm  1 - 2 pm  1 - 2 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Lane swim 6 - 8 am,  10 am - 1 pm  10 am - 1 pm, 6 - 8 pm  6 - 8 am,  10 am - 1 pm   10 am - 1 pm, 6 - 8 pm   6 - 8 am,  10 am - 1 pm  9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am
Public swim – 25 metre pool only n/a  n/a  n/a  2 - 4 pm  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm  1:30 - 4 pm  1:30 - 4 pm 
Public swim – therapeutic pool 10 - 11 am 10 - 11 am,  6 - 8 pm 10 - 11 am 10 - 11 am,  6 - 8 pm 10 - 11 am,  7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm

Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room

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.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - weight and cardio room
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and cardio room 6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  8 am – 6 pm  8 am – 6 pm 

Drop-in schedule - group fitness

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.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reserve a spot for indoor cycling

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - group fitness - November 2, 2024 to June 27, 2025
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Pilates n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am n/a Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 10:30 - 11:25 am 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 50+ Noon - 12:55 pm n/a Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Core Conditioning n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 10:15 - 11:10 am 
Zumba n/a 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am, 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am
Indoor cycling *Reservations required 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 - 10:25 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
Yoga 9:15 - 10:10 am 10:30 - 11:25 am n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am 10:30 - 11:25 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
HIIT n/a n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am, 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am n/a n/a
Strength 4:30 - 5:25 pm, 6:45 - 7:40 pm 9:15 - 10:10 am 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm 10:15 - 11:10 am n/a
20/20/20 n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a 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. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reserve a spot at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - racquet sports
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Racquetball - courts 4, 6, and 8 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm  8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm
Squash courts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm

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.

*Reservations not required

Schedule change

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - skating - September 4, 2024 to April 25, 2025
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Public skating 2 - 2:50 pm n/a n/a 10 - 10:50 am 7:15 - 8:05 pm n/a 1 - 1:50 pm,  2 - 2:50 pm
Skating 50+ n/a n/a 2 - 2:50 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Figure skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 8:15 - 9:15 pm n/a n/a

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Amenities and features

  • Changerooms – gender-neutral
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-neutral
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Electric vehicle charging stations
  • Free parking
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Public computers
  • Separate shallow pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Elevator/Lift
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Stairs
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms