Dovercourt Recreation Centre

Dovercourt Recreation Centre Dovercourt Recreation Centre: swim lessons, camps, fitness, childcare, dance, sports and more in Ottawa, Ontario

Our motto, "A Community Working For the Community, Une communauté qui travaille pour la communauté" represents the authority of our volunteer Board of Directors, elected from our community and dedicated to responding to our community’s needs. Our objective is first to ensure that our recreation center and all of its programs and services are well run. Our success builds our ability to share and in

clude all segments of our community. We look forward to continuing to work with our clients, neighbours, other community groups, service clubs and local businesses to make our community a great place to be.

New date! We got rained out on June 6, so we’re going to try again on Sat. June 20 (rain date is Sun. June 21). Rent a s...
06/15/2026

New date! We got rained out on June 6, so we’re going to try again on Sat. June 20 (rain date is Sun. June 21).

Rent a space outside at Dovercourt (around the wading pool) to sell your stuff at the Wild Westboro Garage Sale. This is a fundraiser for the Westboro Community Association. Tables and location are available on a first-come/ first-served basis. The tables are approximately 2.5 ft x 6ft. Please, no baked goods.

More info, and book a table: https://dovercourt.org/community/events-at-dovercourt/

Would you like a free swim lesson?When: Sunday, June 21, 3:00-4:00Swim Instructor Candidates will teach lessons under th...
06/12/2026

Would you like a free swim lesson?
When: Sunday, June 21, 3:00-4:00

Swim Instructor Candidates will teach lessons under the supervision of experienced Trainer Liliane. Participants will be grouped with a child or two of the same level. New instructors will have a hands-on learning experience with kids as they teach, practice skills, and play some games.

This opportunity is open to children in Parent and tot, Preschool through Swimmer 6. Adult learners are welcome too! Preschool lessons will be 30 minutes in length. Swimmer lessons will be 45 minutes long and Adult lessons will be 60 minutes long. Spaces are limited, so please follow the links below to register for the appropriate class.

Registration ensures the correct number of volunteers and that instructor candidates can plan their lessons for their participants. Please let us know if you sign up and can no longer participate. Our instructors-in-training depend on you being there! Therefore, we would like all the available spots to be filled.

Available lessons:

• Parent and tot 3:00-3:30
• Preschool 3-3:30
• Preschool 3:30-4pm
• Swimmer 3:15-4:00pm
• Adult 3:00-4:00pm

See the "Our Pool" webpage for links to register:
https://dovercourt.org/our-pool/

Last Sat. June 6 was National Fitness Day, our 5th annual celebration!The rainy weather drove everyone indoors, but fun ...
06/12/2026

Last Sat. June 6 was National Fitness Day, our 5th annual celebration!

The rainy weather drove everyone indoors, but fun was had nonetheless! Thanks to everyone who came out for AquaMix, Yoga, Core/TRX, HIIT, and Zumba —and to all our instructors for bringing the energy.

06/06/2026

Due to the wet weather, the Wild Westboro Garage sale has been cancelled.
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Read the June newsletter to see what's going on in and around Dovercourt!
06/03/2026

Read the June newsletter to see what's going on in and around Dovercourt!

Never forget a registration or session date again! We've embedded our Google Calendar with all of our registration and event dates into our website. Click to subscribe to the calendar (download a .ics file) or add it to your Google calendar. 

Sat. June 6 is National Fitness Day, and our 5th annual celebration!Join us for a free community event on Saturday morni...
06/01/2026

Sat. June 6 is National Fitness Day, and our 5th annual celebration!

Join us for a free community event on Saturday morning, including aquafit, TRX, yoga, HIIT and Zumba.

• 7am: AquaMix (pool) with Melanie
• 8am: Yoga in the Park (outside) with Zelo (Assembly Hall if raining)
• 8am: Core/ TRX in the Activity Room with Nick
• 9am: HIIT (Assembly Hall) with Nick
• 10:15am: Zumba (tennis court) with the Zumba Team (Assembly Hall if raining)

Grab a friend and get a move on!
Sign up online; space is limited. See our Events webpage (link in bio)



🌞 Registration for Summer registered fitness gets underway tomorrow, Tue. June 2, 8am.Summer specialty fitness (land cla...
06/01/2026

🌞 Registration for Summer registered fitness gets underway tomorrow, Tue. June 2, 8am.

Summer specialty fitness (land classes) include Barre Fusion, Pilates and Yoga, Zumba Toning, Postnatal Stroller Fit, TRX, Seniors & People On Weights, and so much more. In the pool, we've got Aqua Strength & Mobility, Aqua Arthritis, Aqua Jogging, Aqua Zumba just to name a few.

Browse programs and register on our website:
https://dovercourt.org/specialty-fitness/

Summer recreation programs will brighten your summer season!We've got dance classes like Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tiny Dan...
05/27/2026

Summer recreation programs will brighten your summer season!

We've got dance classes like Acro, Ballet, Hip Hop, Tiny Dancers and KPOP Dancers. Art-curious people will enjoy Summer Sketchbook: Draw & Paint, an online course with Maya that explores techniques, themes, and creativity. There are summer cooking classes for 10-12-year-olds, Little Photographers for young shutterbugs, and sporty courses like Mini Movers, Girls in Sport, and Ball Hockey.

See the Summer sessional recreation flyer on our Recreation webpage for details, and register now: https://dovercourt.org/recreation/
Classes begin the week of June 29th.

All are welcome to attend our upcoming Wellness Lounge session on Thursday, May 28, 11:45am-12:45pm in the Assembly Hall...
05/21/2026

All are welcome to attend our upcoming Wellness Lounge session on Thursday, May 28, 11:45am-12:45pm in the Assembly Hall, upstairs at Dovercourt.

Nutrition for Active Aging with Debora Sloan
Registered Dietitian, certified sport & performance nutritionist, weight management specialist, certified personal trainer.

Free! Reserve your spot on our website (course 35228)
https://dovercourt.org/register/

The annual Wild, Wild Westboro Garage Sale will take place at Dovercourt on Sat. June 6, 8am-12pm in the area around our...
05/20/2026

The annual Wild, Wild Westboro Garage Sale will take place at Dovercourt on Sat. June 6, 8am-12pm in the area around our wading pool.

Tables are sold out. Proceeds of the Garage Sale will benefit the Westboro Community Association and its projects. Your support is appreciated!

Come out for this fun community day. There will also be free fitness classes as part of Dovercourt's celebration of National Fitness Day (Sat. June 6) as well as programs for Sports 200 Day on Saturday and Sunday.

Address

411 Dovercourt Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2A0S9

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