François Dupuis Recreation Centre is a one stop shop for all your fitness needs. We have two beautiful pools: a 25-metre 6 lane pool and a leisure pool, both with ramp entry for easy access plus a dry sauna. Jennifer Stead's artwork, Water, runs along the pool viewing area. Check out our Fitness and Cardio centre equipped with the latest technology, including a NuStep machine. We offer a variety of programs for everyone in the family in our three multipurpose rooms.
Labour Day hours
Monday, September 2
Closed
Hours
Location and contact
Hall rental: FDRC@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - Labour Day weekend
August 31 to September 2
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Reservations not required.
| Saturday, August 31 | Sunday, September 1 | Monday, September 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 8:30 am - 1 pm | 8:30 am - 1 pm | n/a |
| Lane swim (shared pool) | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | n/a |
| Preschool swim | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a |
| Public swim (therapeutic pool only) | 9:30 am - 1 pm | 9:30 am - 1 pm | n/a |
| Public swim | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | n/a |
| Aquafit general - deep | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a |
| Aquafit general - shallow | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a |
| Sauna | 8:30 am - 4 pm | 8:30 am - 4 pm | n/a |
| Weight and cardio room | 8 am - 5:15 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm | n/a |
| Drums Alive® | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a |
| Yoga | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 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.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Schedule change
Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2
See Labour Day schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 7 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 7 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 3 - 4 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 3 - 4 pm |
| Lane Swim - shared Pool | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 11 am - 1:30 pm | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 11 am - 1:30 pm | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4:30 - 7:30 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 10:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3 pm |
| Public Swim - Therapeutic Pool Only | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 7 - 8:30 pm | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 11 am - 12:30 pm, 4:30 - 6 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm |
| Public Swim | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm | 1:30 - 4 pm, 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| Aqua General Deep | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 – 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 – 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aqua General Shallow | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 – 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 – 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Sauna | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 4:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 4:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 am - 4 pm, 4:30 - 8:30 pm | 11:30 am - 4 pm | 9:30 am - 4 pm |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Lane swim - shared pool | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 12:30 - 2 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 3:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm | 10:30 am - noon, 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am |
| Public swim - therapeutic pool only | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9:15 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8 - 9:15 pm | 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Public swim | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm | 1 - 2:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 1 - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| Aquafit general - deep | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aquafit general - shallow | 5:30 - 6:25 pm | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 – 10:25 am | 8:30 - 9:25 am, 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aquafit general - lite | n/a | 2:30 - 3:25 pm | 9:30 – 10:25 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sauna | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:25 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:25 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:25 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 10:30 am - 4 pm | 8:30 am - 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.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Schedule change
Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2
See Labour Day schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 7:15 am - 9 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 7:15 am - 9:15 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm | 8 am - 5:15 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.
Reservations not required.
Schedule change
Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2
See Labour Day schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drums Alive® | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| HIIT | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pilates | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a |
| Zumba | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drums Alive® | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Drums Alive® 50+ | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HIIT | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pilates | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Pilates 50+ | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 8:45 pm | n/a | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a |
| Yoga 50+ | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba Gold | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 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. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
*Reservations required.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton 16+ | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm |
| Badminton - family (parent with child) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2:20 - 3:20 pm, 3:25 - 4:25 pm |
| Pickleball 16+ | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 - 3 pm | n/a |
| Pickleball 50+ | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball - family (parent with child) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:50 - 1:50 pm |
| Pickleball intermediate | 8:40 - 9:40 am | n/a | 8:40 - 9:40 am | 8:40 - 9:40 am | n/a | n/a | 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.
*Reservations required.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball 12+ | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm, 5:10 - 6:10 pm | n/a | n/a | 4:20 - 5:20 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:40 - 7:40 pm | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a |
| Basketball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball -family (parent with child) | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 2 - 3 pm | n/a |
| Volleyball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
For rental availability and information, please call the facility.
Amenities and features
- Changerooms - family
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Basketball courts
- Free on street parking
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Sauna
- Separate shallow pool
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Washrooms