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Author: City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias
Publication Date: June 30, 2026 - 16:33
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City opens facilities to cool off on Canada Day
June 30, 2026
While Canada Day is a statutory holiday where many malls and facilities are closed, the City is opening some of its facilities to help residents get respite from the hot and humid conditions.
Ottawa City Hall will be open on Canada Day from 8 am to 8 pm, and Ben Franklin Place in Centrepointe will be open from 8 am to 9 pm.
The City is also opening the following recreation and community centres. Operating hours will vary at each facility; be sure to look at them on ottawa.ca beforehand.
- Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex-Orléans - pool is closed
- Canterbury Recreation Complex- pool is closed
- CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn
- François Dupuis Recreation Centre
- Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool
- Nepean Sportsplex
- Overbrook Community Centre
- Plant Recreation Centre - pool is closed
- Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata
- Richelieu Vanier Community Centre
- Tom Brown Arena
In addition to splash pads, wading pools and beaches, as well as outdoor pools will be open for Canada Day:
- Bearbrook Pool
- Beaverbook Pool - Kanata
- Corkstown Pool
- Crestview Pool
- Entrance Pool
- General Burns Pool
- Genest Pool
- Glen Cairn Pool
- Katimavik Pool
Visit the City’s Heat Warning page where you can find current information and other tips to stay cool and safe during the current hot and humid weather.
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