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.
Victoria Day weekend hours
Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, 8 am to 5:15 pm
Monday, May 20, closed
Hours
Location and contact
Hall rental: FDRC@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - Victoria Day weekend
May 18 to 20
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
| Saturday, May 18 | Sunday, May 19 | Monday, May 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim *Reservations not required. | 8:30 am - 1 pm | 10:30 am – 1 pm | n/a |
| Lane Swim - shared Pool *Reservations not required. | 1 - 4 pm | 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 4 pm | n/a |
| Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 9:30 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a |
| Public Swim – Therapeutic Pool only *Reservations not required. | 9:30 am - 1 pm | 9:30 am - 1 pm | n/a |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | n/a |
| Aqua general - deep *Reservations not required. | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a |
| Aqua general - shallow *Reservations not required. | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a |
| Aqua lite *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. | 8 am - 5:15 pm | 8 am - 5:15 pm | n/a |
| Yoga *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball 16+ | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton 16+ | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a |
| Pickleball - family (parent with child) | n/a | 12:50 - 1:50 pm | n/a |
| Badminton - family (parent with child) | n/a | 2:20 - 3:20 pm, 3:25 - 4:25 pm | n/a |
| Basketball 12+ - half gym | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Rock wall 5+ | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball - family (parent with child) | 3:20 - 4:20 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 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 changes
Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 2 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 10:30 - 1 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 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 - 2:30 pm | 8:30 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2:30 pm, 8:15 - 9:15 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 12:30 - 2 pm | 8:30 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2:30 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 | n/a | 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 |
| Aqua General Deep | 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 | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 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 | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aqua General Shallow | 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 | 8:30 - 9:25 am | 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 | 9:30 - 10:25 am |
| Aqua Lite | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:25 am | n/a | n/a | 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
Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend 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 |
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 changes
Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend 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 |
| 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 Gold 50+ | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | 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 |
| TMC | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC 50+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 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.
Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation Centre
*Reservations required.
Schedule changes
Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
| 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+ | 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 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, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 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, 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 9:50 - 10:50 am, 11 am - noon, 12:10 - 1:10 pm | 8:40 - 9:40 am, 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 | 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 8:40 - 9:40 am | 8:40 - 9:40 am | 1:20 - 2:20 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm | 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.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation Centre
*Reservations required.
Schedule changes
Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
| 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 | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball 12+ - half gym | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 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 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:20 - 4:20 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a |
| Volleyball 16+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:40 - 7:40 pm, 7:50 pm - 8:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rockwall 5+ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:40 - 1:40 pm | 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