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 include 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.

Winter Holiday Camps registration is open!• Week 1: Dec. 21-24• Week 2: Dec. 28-31See the camp details (ages, course cod...
10/07/2026

Winter Holiday Camps registration is open!

• Week 1: Dec. 21-24
• Week 2: Dec. 28-31

See the camp details (ages, course codes etc) in the flyer and on the webpage, and register: https://www.dovercourt.org/winter-camps/

Thank you.This summer, the Dovercourt community raised $7,200 for our camp campaign -- enough to send 18 kids to a full ...
10/02/2026

Thank you.

This summer, the Dovercourt community raised $7,200 for our camp campaign -- enough to send 18 kids to a full week of camp who wouldn't have had that chance otherwise.

One of those kids is King Nelson. King is autistic, and this summer he got four weeks of camp with one-to-one inclusion support built in every day. His mom told us camp gave her a break she rarely gets, that the staff were professional and kind every single day, and that King got to explore and meet more people than he would have on his own. She's tried other camps before, and she said she never felt as safe leaving her son as she did with us.

Camp became his spot. Somewhere he belongs.

Thank you for making moments like that possible!

We'll follow a holiday schedule from Oct. 10-12 for Thanksgiving weekend.We're open on Saturday and Sunday but closed on...
09/30/2026

We'll follow a holiday schedule from Oct. 10-12 for Thanksgiving weekend.

We're open on Saturday and Sunday but closed on Monday. See the full schedule for details about drop-in swims, fitness classes, pickleball etc. There are NO swim lessons.

https://www.dovercourt.org/schedules/

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We wear orange shirts to acknowledge the victims and surv...
09/30/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We wear orange shirts to acknowledge the victims and survivors of residential schools.
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Last call for summer lost & found!As you can see, our lost & found is very full. If you are missing items from this summ...
09/25/2026

Last call for summer lost & found!
As you can see, our lost & found is very full. If you are missing items from this summer, please drop by our downstairs entrance to have a look.

We will donate unclaimed items on Oct. 1.

Dovercourt’s pre and postnatal classes cater to mothers and mothers-to-be with a dynamic assortment of fitness programmi...
09/21/2026

Dovercourt’s pre and postnatal classes cater to mothers and mothers-to-be with a dynamic assortment of fitness programming. Joining in on the fun is a great way to meet new friends and get fit at the same time. 👶

Postnatal Yoga Stretch – Baby & Me
Tuesdays 12:30 – 1:25pm, 35481
Instructor: Julie

Aqua Prenatal – Deep & Shallow Fusion
Tuesdays 7:00 – 7:45pm, 35502
Instructor: Janet

Postnatal Stroller Fit – Baby & Me
Wednesdays 12:00 – 12:50pm, 35547
Instructor: Nellie

Aqua Postnatal – Baby & Me
Thursdays 1:00 – 1:45pm, 35544
Instructor: Raymonde

Aqua Prenatal – Strength & Stretch
Thursdays 7:30 – 8:15pm, 35488
Instructor: Lavinia

Prenatal Yoga Stretch
Thursdays 7:15 – 8:10pm, 35504
Instructor: Gena

Fall session is just getting underway.
Register now: https://www.dovercourt.org/specialty-fitness/

09/15/2026

Aqua rehab uses the natural properties of water—like buoyancy, resistance, and warmth to help you recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, or rebuild strength with minimal stress. Regular body mechanics movements will become easier, and you will become more confident in your abilities. This class is gentle while focusing on increasing overall muscle strength, core stability, and range of motion. This program is suitable for hip and knee replacements or back and shoulder issues. Let the water heal you during your recovery journey.

Aqua Rehab For Recovery
Tuesdays 10:00 – 10:45am, Course Code #36489
Instructor: Andrea Malek (Registered Physiotherapist & CALA Healing Waters Certified )
Register now!
https://dovercourt.org/aqua-fitness/

Grab some friends and head to Dovercourt for a Climate Fresk workshop! There are still spaces available this Thursday Se...
09/14/2026

Grab some friends and head to Dovercourt for a Climate Fresk workshop! There are still spaces available this Thursday Sep. 17, 5:30-8:30pm, course #36288.

Facilitated by Westboro resident Don Sproule and Knoxdale-Merivale resident Don Ball, “Climate Fresk” is a thought-provoking, interactive workshop that raises awareness and understanding of climate change.

Other fall Fresk dates:
• Mon. Oct. 5: 36289
• Thu. Nov. 12: 36290
• Tue. Dec. 1: 36291

Ages 17yrs+. Fee by donation, $5 - $15. Maximum 14 people.

Read more and register on our Events webpage: https://dovercourt.org/community/events-at-dovercourt/

Here's the perfect series to build confidence for a regular cycle fit program: Intro To Cycle FitSundays 9:00-9:45am, Se...
09/11/2026

Here's the perfect series to build confidence for a regular cycle fit program:

Intro To Cycle Fit
Sundays 9:00-9:45am, Sep 12 - Oct 3
Course Code: 36457
Instructor: David

Learn about proper bike setup, how speed and resistance are linked together and experience all the different riding positions. Everyone is welcome to join. Time to hop on your bike and enjoy the ride!
https://dovercourt.org/specialty-fitness/

What are you doing Sep. 8 - 14? Check out our free Try-It Week, a selection of classes from our Fall session, including ...
08/27/2026

What are you doing Sep. 8 - 14? Check out our free Try-It Week, a selection of classes from our Fall session, including Zumba, Pilates, tai chi, yoga, soccer, ballet, flag football, and more!

See the Try-It Week flyer for details; book your spot on our website, using the course codes.

See the flyer on our website: https://dovercourt.org/schedules/

PS: Classes for the full fall session are open for registration now.

Address

411 Dovercourt Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2A0S9

Telephone

+16137988950

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