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.
Schedule changes
- April 7 to May 25
- The arena is closed for annual maintenance.
- Friday, April 18
- Federal election advance polling site
- All programs cancelled
- Federal election advance polling site
- April 19 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
- For changes to drop-ins see Easter weekend schedule
- Federal election advance polling site
Hours
Location and contact
Rentals:
Program inquiries:
Drop-in schedule - Easter weekend
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Swim and aquafit
| Saturday, April 19 | Sunday, April 20 | Monday, April 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm |
| Hot tub and steam room | 10 am - 4 pm | 10 am - 4 pm | 10 am - 4 pm |
| Public swim | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm | 10 am - 1 pm |
Cardio and weight room
| Saturday, April 19 | Sunday, April 20 | Monday, April 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and weight room | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm |
Racquet sports
| Saturday, April 19 | Sunday, April 20 | Monday, April 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squash courts 2,3,4,5 | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm |
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
- Friday, April 18
- Federal election advance polling site
- All programs cancelled
- Federal election advance polling site
- April 19 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
- For changes to drop-ins see Easter weekend schedule
- Federal election advance polling site
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Half lane swim | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 7:30 - 9 pm | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 7:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Hot tub and steam room | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 6 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 am - 2 pm, 6 - 9 pm | Noon - 4 pm | Noon - 4 pm |
| Public swim | n/a | n/a | 6 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 8:30 - 10 am | n/a | 8:30 - 10 am | n/a | 8:30 - 10 am | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Aqua general - shallow | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aqua 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 |
| Aqua lite | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm | 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 advance polling site
- All programs cancelled
- Federal election advance polling site
- April 19 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
- For changes to drop-ins see Easter weekend schedule
- Federal election advance polling site
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio and weight room | 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.
- Friday, April 18
- Federal election advance polling site
- All programs are cancelled.
- Federal election advance polling site
- April 19 to 21
- Federal election advance polling site
- All group fitness programs are cancelled.
- Federal election advance polling site
| 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 |
| TMC - older adult | 10:20 - 11:20 am | n/a | 10:20 - 11:20 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 |
| Yoga | 10:35 - 11:35 am | 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 | 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.
Schedule changes
- Saturday, April 19 to Monday, April 21
| 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 - 11:30 am | 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.
Schedule change
- Monday, April 7 to Sunday, May 25
- The arena will be closed for annual maintenance.
Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.
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Pool rentals
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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