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.

Labour Day hours

Monday, September 2
7 am to 4 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

Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca
Hall rental: mrcb-crmb@ottawa.ca

Virtual Tour

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

Drop-in schedule - Labour Day weekend

August 31 to September 2

 

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

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Monday, September 2

All group fitness, sport, and racquet sport programs are cancelled.

Minto Recreation Complex-Barrhaven – swimming – August 31 to September 2
  Saturday, August 31 Sunday, September 1 Monday, September 2
Lane swim  12:15 - 2:15 pm  8 - 11 am  8:30 - 11:30 am 
Preschool swim  12:15 - 2:15 pm  11:15 am - 12:45 pm  9:30 - 11:30 am 
Public swim  2:30 - 5:30 pm  11:15 am - 2:15 pm  11:30 am - 3:30 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.

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

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Schedule change
Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2
See Labour Day schedule.

Minto Recreation Complex Barrhaven - swim and aquafit - July 2 to August 30
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Aquafit - general 8:15 - 9:15 am,  9:15 - 10:15 am 8:15 - 9:15 am 8:15 - 9:15 am 8:15 - 9:15 am 8:15 - 9:15 am n/a n/a
Lane swim *Reservations not required. 6:45 - 8:15 am,  8 - 10 pm 6:15 - 8:15 am,  4:30 - 6 pm,  9 - 10 pm 6:45 - 8:15 am,  8 - 10 pm 6:15 to 8:15 am,  9 - 10 pm 6:45 - 8:1 am,  8:30 - 9:20 pm 12:15 - 2:15 pm 8 - 11 am
Lane swim – reduced capacity (shared pool) *Reservations not required. 11:45 am - 1 pm 11:45 am - 1 pm 11:45 am - 1 pm 11:45 am - 1 pm 11:45 am - 1 pm,  4:30 - 6 pm n/a n/a
Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. 11:45 am - 1 pm n/a 11:45 am - 1 pm n/a 11:45 am - 1 pm 12:15 - 2:15 pm 9 - 11 am
Public Swim  *Reservations not required. 2:30 - 4:20 pm,  6:10 - 7:50 pm 2:30 - 4:20 pm,  6:10 - 7:20 pm 2:30 - 4:20 pm,  6:10 - 7:50 pm 2:30 - 3:50 pm 2:30 - 4:20 pm 2:30 - 5:30 pm 11:15 am - 2:15 pm
Public Swim with WIBIT *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a n/a 6:10 - 8:20 pm n/a n/a
Minto Recreation Complex Barrhaven - swim and aquafit - September 3 to December 31
  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 - 3 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

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.

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.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

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Schedule change

Monday, September 2
All group fitness cancelled.

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - group fitness - June 24 to September 1
  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
Barrefit® 6 - 7 pm n/a n/a 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 n/a n/a 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:15 - 11:15 am
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

Monday, September 2
All racquet sports cancelled.

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - June 24 to September 1
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Pickleball n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 - 7 pm,  7:05 - 8:05 pm n/a
Badminton n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:15 - 8:15 pm,  8:20 - 9:20 pm 1:15 - 2:15 pm,  2:15 - 3:15 pm n/a
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, 1 - 2 pm, 2:05 - 3:05 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

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.

Please note: 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.  Active participation required for all.

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Schedule change

Monday, September 2
All sports cancelled.

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven - sports - June 24 to September 1
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Volleyball - adult n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4:35 - 5:35 pm,  5:40 - 6:40 pm
Volleyball - family n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Basketball - adult n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:30 - 4:30 pm,  4:30 - 5:30 pm 1 - 2 pm,  2 - 3 pm
Kindergym n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 - 11 am 9 - 11 am
Open gym - family n/a n/a n/a n/a 6 - 7 pm n/a n/a
Soccer - youth n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 11:45 am - 12:45 pm n/a
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 n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am 7:30 - 8:30 am 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

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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Minto Recreation Complex - skating - July 7 to August 25
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Family skating *Reservations required n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 4 - 4:50 pm 
Public skating *Reservations required n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5 - 5:50 pm 
Minto Recreation Complex - skating - September 3 to December 31
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Family skating *Reservations required n/a n/a n/a 9 - 9:50 am n/a n/a 4 - 4:50 pm 
Public skating *Reservations required n/a n/a n/a 10 - 10:50 am n/a n/a 5 - 5:50 pm 

For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.

For hall rental information and availability, please email mrcb-crmb@ottawa.ca or call 613-727-2683.

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