Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans

This multipurpose facility provides users with a wide selection of services and amenities including a six-lane pool, diving boards and therapeutic pool.

The complex also houses the Elizabeth Manley Figure Skating Arena, the Roger Sénécal Arena, squash and racquetball courts and a fitness center. A variety of recreation programs are offered including fitness, fitness classes, summer camps, indoor cycling, aqua fitness, swimming lessons and general interest programs.

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location and contact

1490 Youville Drive
Ottawa ON K1C 2X8

Customer service

613-580-9600 extension 32821

Email
bmrco@ottawa.ca

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 for swim programs at this location.

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Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - swim and aquafit - April 2 to June 23
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim  *Reservations not required. 6 - 9 am, 11 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm,  9 - 10 pm 6 - 8 am,  10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm,  9:30 - 10:30 pm 6 - 8 am, 11 am - 1 pm n/a n/a
Public swim (therapeutic pool only)  *Reservations not required. 8 - 9 am 10 - 11 am,  9 - 10 pm n/a 10 - 11 am 7:30 - 8:30 pm 2:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim (25 m pool only) *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a 2 - 4 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Aqua general - deep  *Reservations not required. 7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am n/a
Aqua general - shallow  *Reservations not required. 7:30 - 8:30 pm 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am n/a
Aqua general - lite (therapeutic pool only)  *Reservations not required. 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a n/a
Aqua general (therapeutic pool only)  *Reservations not required. 7 - 8 am 7 - 8 am 7 - 8 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. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

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Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - weight and cardio room
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Cardio and weight room  *Reservations not required.  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  6 am – 9 pm  8 am – 6 pm  8 am – 6 pm 

Drop-in schedule - group fitness

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.

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Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - group fitness
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Pilates  *Reservations not required. n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am n/a Noon - 12:55 pm n/a n/a
Cardio and strength  *Reservations not required. 10:30 - 11:25 am 4:30 – 5:25 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 50+  *Reservations not required. Noon - 12:55 pm n/a Noon – 12:55 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Zumba  *Reservations not required. n/a 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am, 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a n/a 9 - 9:55 am
Indoor Cycling 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 – 10:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am,  9:30 – 10:25 am 6:30 - 7:25 am 8:30 - 9:25 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
Yoga  *Reservations not required. 9:15 - 10:10 am 10:30 - 11:25 am n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am 10:30 - 11:25 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
HIIT  *Reservations not required. n/a n/a 10:30 - 11:25 am, 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a 9:15 - 10:10 am n/a n/a
Strength  *Reservations not required. 4:30 - 5:25 pm, 6:45 - 7:40 pm 9:15 - 10:10 am 6:45 - 7:40 pm n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm 10:15 - 11:10 am n/a
20/20/20  *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:25 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. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

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Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - racquet sports
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Racquetball - courts 4, 6, and 8 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:15 - 7:15 am, 7:15 - 8:15 am, 8:15 - 9:15 am, 9:15 - 10:15 am, 10:15 - 11:15 am, 11:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:15 - 1:15 pm, 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm, 3:15 - 4:15 pm, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, 5:15 - 6:15 pm, 6:15 - 7:15 pm, 7:15 - 8:15 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm  8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm, 3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm
Squash courts 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 6 - 7 am, 7 - 8 am, 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 6 - 7 pm, 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon, Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm,  3 - 4 pm, 4 - 5 pm, 5 - 6 pm

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.

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*Reservations not required

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - skating - September 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Public skating  *Reservations not required 2 - 2:50 pm n/a n/a 10 - 10:50 am 7:30 - 8:20 pm n/a 1 - 1:50 pm, 2 - 2:50 pm
Public skating - 50+  *Reservations not required n/a n/a 2 - 2:50 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Figure skating *Reservations not required n/a n/a n/a n/a 8:30 - 9:20 pm n/a n/a
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans - skating - May 13 to June 30
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Public skating  *Reservations not required 1 - 1:50 pm, 2 - 2:50 pm n/a 11 - 11:50 am n/a n/a 4 - 4:50 pm 1 - 1:50 pm,  2 - 2:50 pm
Public skating - 50+  *Reservations not required n/a n/a 10 - 10:50 am n/a n/a n/a n/a
Figure skating *Reservations not required n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 5 - 5:50 pm n/a

Amenities and features

  • Changerooms – gender-neutral
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-neutral
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Electric vehicle charging stations
  • Free parking
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Public computers
  • Separate shallow pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Elevator/Lift
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Stairs
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms