Ottawa Drop-In Swimming
Locations, sessions, and cancellations for drop-in swimming at 18 City of Ottawa recreation facilities, updated daily.
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Facilities
Facilities currently offering activities matching “swim”.
Time periods: morning (before 11am), afternoon (11am–5pm), evening (after 5pm).
Central
- Brewer Pool and Arena Old Ottawa South
- Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026 Throughout the day on Mon to Wed; mornings and afternoons on Thu to Sat; afternoons on Sundays
- Champagne Fitness Centre Lowertown Throughout the day on weekdays; mornings and afternoons on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool South Keys
- Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Afternoons and evenings on weekdays; afternoons on weekends
- Jack Purcell Community Centre Centretown Throughout the day on Mon, Wed and Fri; afternoons and evenings on Thursdays; afternoons on Tue and Sat to Sun Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Lowertown Community Centre and Pool Lowertown Throughout the day on weekdays; afternoons on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Plant Recreation Centre Centretown Throughout the day on weekdays; afternoons and evenings on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- St. Laurent Complex Vanier Throughout the day every day Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
West
- CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn Stittsville Throughout the day on weekdays; afternoons on Saturdays; afternoons and evenings on Sundays Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool Kanata Throughout the day on weekdays; afternoons on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata Kanata
- Sep 28, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Throughout the day on Mon to Tue and Thu; mornings and afternoons on Wed and Fri to Sun
East
- Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans Orléans
- Sep 15, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Mornings and afternoons on Mon and Wed; throughout the day on Tue and Thu to Fri; afternoons on weekends
- François Dupuis Recreation Centre Orléans Throughout the day on weekdays; mornings and afternoons on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Ray Friel Recreation Complex Orléans Throughout the day on weekdays; mornings and afternoons on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
South
- Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven Barrhaven Throughout the day on weekdays; afternoons and evenings on Saturdays; mornings and afternoons on Sundays Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Nepean Sportsplex Nepean
- Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Throughout the day on Mon to Thu; mornings and afternoons on Fri to Sat; afternoons on Sundays
- Pinecrest Recreation Complex Nepean Throughout the day on Mon, Wed and Fri; mornings and afternoons on Tue and Thu; afternoons on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
- Sawmill Creek Community Centre and Pool South Keys Throughout the day on Tue and Thu; afternoons and evenings on Wed and Fri; afternoons on weekends
- Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Throughout the day on Tue and Thu; afternoons and evenings on Mon, Wed and Fri to Sun
- Walter Baker Sports Centre Barrhaven Throughout the day on weekdays; afternoons on weekends Upcoming sessions and cancellations Full schedule
Cancellations and notices
Posted by the City of Ottawa for these schedules at these facilities. Click an item to see the full details. The city does not always post cancellations, so call the facility if you're unsure.
Cancellations
- Mon, Aug 24 to Mon, Sep 14 Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans: The pool is closed for annual maintenance.
- Mon, Aug 31 to Sun, Sep 13 Brewer Pool and Arena: The facility is closed for annual maintenance.
- Mon, Aug 24 to Sun, Sep 13 Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool: The pool is closed for annual maintenance.
- Tue, Sep 8 to Mon, Sep 14 Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata: The facility is closed for annual maintenance. All drop-ins are cancelled.
- Tue, Sep 8 to Mon, Sep 14 Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata: The facility is closed for annual maintenance. All drop-ins are cancelled.
- Tue, Sep 8 to Sun, Sep 27 Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata: The pool is closed for annual maintenance. All swim drop-ins are cancelled.
- Tue, Sep 8 to Sun, Sep 27 Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata: The pool is closed for annual maintenance. All swim drop-ins are cancelled.
- Tue, Sep 8 to Fri, Sep 11 St. Laurent Complex: The dance studio is closed. All group fitness drop-ins are cancelled.
- Mon, Sep 14 to Mon, Oct 5 Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans: Squash and racquetball courts are closed and all drop-ins cancelled.
- Fri, Sep 18 François Dupuis Recreation Centre: Lane swim, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, cancelled
Notices
- ongoing Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans: Squash court 3 is closed until further notice.
- Mon, Aug 24 to Sun, Oct 4 CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn: August 24 to October 4: the gymnasium is closed for maintenance.
- Sat, Aug 15 to Sun, Sep 13 Nepean Sportsplex: The pools are closed for annual maintenance.
- ongoing Nepean Sportsplex: The saunas are closed until further notice.
- ongoing Ray Friel Recreation Complex: The diving board is closed until further notice.
- ongoing Walter Baker Sports Centre: The pool lift is out of order until further notice.
- Fri, Sep 18 François Dupuis Recreation Centre: Lane swim - shared pool, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, added
- dates unknown Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans: Until September 15
- no dates found Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans: Roger Sénécal Arena is closed for annual maintenance.