Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven

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.

Schedule changes

  • December 23, 6:15 am to 10 pm
  • December 24, 7 am to 4 pm
  • December 25 and 26, closed
  • December 27, 6:15 am to 10 pm
  • December 28, 7:15 am to 9 pm
  • December 29, 6:45 pm to 8 pm
  • December 30, 6:15 pm to 10 pm
  • December 31, 7 am to 4 pm
  • January 1, closed
  • January 2 and 3, 6:15 am to 10 pm

Hours

Sunday : 6:45 am - 8:00 pm
Monday : 6:15 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday : 6:15 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday : 6:15 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday : 6:15 am - 10:00 pm
Friday : 6:15 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday : 7:15 am - 9:00 pm

Location and contact

3500 Cambrian Road
Ottawa ON K2J 0V1

Traffic circle of Cambrian Road and Greenbank Road

Rentals:

Virtual Tour

Email
MRCB@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-727-2683
Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven

Drop-in schedule - winter break

December 23 to January 5

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

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Swim and aquafit

Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven - swim and aquafit - 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 8:30 - 9:30 am,  9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:30 am,  9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a
Lane swim  *Reservations not required 7:30 - 8:30 am,  11:30 am - 1:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 11:30 am n/a n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am,  11:30 am - 1:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 12:15 - 2:15 pm 8 am - 12:45 pm
Lane swim - reduced capacity (shared pool) *Reservations not required. 8:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a n/a 8:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a
Preschool swim  *Reservations not required 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 9:30 - 11:30 am n/a n/a 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 12:15 - 2:15 pm 11:15 am - 12:45 pm
Public swim  *Reservations not required 1:30 - 4:30 pm,  6:30 - 8:30 pm 11:30 am - 3:30 pm n/a n/a 1:30 - 4:30 pm,  6:30 - 8:30 pm 2:30 - 5:30 pm 1 - 3 pm
Public swim with WIBIT  *Reservations not required n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 - 9 pm n/a
Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven - swim and aquafit - 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 8:30 - 9:30 am,  9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a 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,  11:30 am - 1:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 11:30 am n/a 6:30 - 8:30 am,  11:30 am - 1:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am,  11:30 am - 1:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 12:15 - 2:15 pm 8 am - 12:45 pm
Lane swim - reduced capacity (shared pool) *Reservations not required. 8:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a 8:30 - 10:30 am 8:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a
Preschool swim  *Reservations not required 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 9:30 - 11:30 am s.o. 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 12:15 - 2:15 pm 11:15 am - 12:45 pm
Public swim  *Reservations not required 1:30 - 4:30 pm,  6:30 - 8:30 pm 11:30 am - 3:30 pm n/a 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 1 - 3 pm
Public swim with WIBIT  *Reservations not required n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 - 9 pm n/a

Racquet sports

Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven - racquet sports - 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
Pickleball 4:30 - 5:30 pm,  5:35 - 6:35 pm,  6:40 - 7:40 pm,  7:45 - 8:45 pm n/a n/a n/a 6 - 7 pm,  7:05 - 8:05 pm,  8:10 - 9:10 pm n/a 3:40 - 4:40 pm,  4:45 - 5:45 pm,  5:50 - 6:50 pm,  6:55 - 7:55 pm
Badminton n/a n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm,  1:05 - 2:05 pm,  2:10 - 3:10 pm n/a n/a
Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven - racquet sports - 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
Pickleball n/a n/a n/a 6:35 - 7:35 pm,  7:40 - 8:40 pm,  8:45 - 9:45 pm n/a 3:30 - 4:30 pm,  4:35 - 5:35 pm 11:45 am - 12:45 pm,  12:50 - 1:50 pm
Badminton n/a n/a n/a n/a 6:35 - 7:35 pm,  7:40 - 8:40 pm,  8:45 - 9:45 pm 6 - 7 pm.  7:05 - 8:05 pm n/a

Sports

Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven - sports - 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
Volleyball - adult n/a 2:10 - 3:10 pm n/a n/a n/a 1:05 - 2:05 pm,  2:10 - 3:10 pm n/a
Volleyball - family n/a Noon - 1 pm,  1:05 - 2:05 pm n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a
Basketball - adult 1:55 - 2:55 pm,  3 - 4 pm n/a n/a n/a 4:35 - 5:35 pm 6 - 7 pm,  7:05 - 8:05 pm 1:05 - 2:05 pm,  2:10 - 3:10 pm
Basketball - family 11:45 am - 12:45 pm,  12:50 - 1:50 pm n/a n/a n/a 3:30 - 4:30 pm n/a Noon - 1 pm
Kindergym 9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am n/a n/a 9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am
Soccer - adult n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4:35 - 5:35 pm n/a
Soccer - youth n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:30 - 4:30 pm n/a
Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven - sports - 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
Volleyball - adult n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5:50 - 6:50 pm,  6:55 - 7:55 pm
Volleyball - family n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Basketball - adult 1:55 - 2:55 pm,  3 - 4 pm n/a n/a n/a 4:35 - 5:35 pm 6 - 7 pm,  7:05 - 8:05 pm 1:05 - 2:05 pm,  2:10 - 3:10 pm
Basketball - family 5:15 - 6:15 pm Noon - 1 pm n/a 5:15 - 6:15 pm 5:15 - 6:15 pm n/a n/a
Kindergym n/a 9 - 11 am n/a n/a n/a 9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am
Soccer - adult n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2 - 3 pm 2:15 - 3:15 pm
Soccer - youth 7:40 - 8:40 pm,  8:45 - 9:45 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:20 - 4:20 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

Minto Recreation Complex Barrhaven - swim and aquafit - September 3 to December 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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 - 2 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 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 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
Minto Recreation Complex Barrhaven - swim and aquafit - January 6 to March 2
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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 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

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 change

December 25, 26 and January 1, closed

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - Weight and cardio room
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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.

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Schedule change

December 25, 26 and January 1, closed

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - group fitness - September 3 to December 31
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Balance and strength (Heartwise) - older adult n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Bootcamp n/a n/a 6 - 7 pm n/a n/a 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
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 7:05 - 8:05 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.

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Schedule change

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - September 3 to December 22
  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, 5:45 - 6:45 pm 9 - 10 am, 10:05 - 11:05 am, 11:10 am - 12:10 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:25 - 3:25 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 5 - 6 pm, 6:05 - 7:05 pm n/a
Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - January 6 to March 9
  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 9 - 10 am, 10:05 - 11:05 am, 11:10 am - 12:10 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:25 - 3:25 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.

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Schedule change

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - sports - September 3 to December 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Volleyball 8:35 - 9:35 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5:45 - 6:45 pm, 6:50 - 7:50 pm
Basketball - adult n/a 7:15 - 8:15 pm, 8:20 - 9:20 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am 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 3:45 - 5:15 pm
Open gym - family n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:30 - 8:30 pm n/a
Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - sports - January 6 to March 9
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Volleyball 8:35 - 9:35 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5:45 - 6:45 pm, 6:50 - 7:50 pm
Basketball - adult n/a 8:45 – 9:45 pm 7:30 - 8:30 am 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 3:45 - 5:15 pm
Open gym - family  (children ages 6 to 12) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:30 - 8:30 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.

Safety requirements and regulations.

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Schedule change

December 25, 26 and January 1, closed

Minto Recreation Complex - skating - September 3 to December 31
  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 
Figure skate 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
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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
  • WIBIT - Inflatable Obstacle Course

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Elevator/Lift
  • Floor surfaces
  • Passenger loading zone
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Stairs
  • Washrooms