Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool

Fun place - had a kiddie shallow pool, hot tub and sauna on top of the shallow entry wave pool and tube-style slide. Lots of life guards and there is some chairs for those looking to just watch both inside and outside the swim area. The family change room had cubicles and lockers bring your own lock. There is a mini locker station outside the change rooms for 25c. All was reasonably clean. Pool area can be loud with the waves and kids - the alarm warning the waves are starting can be loud for young kids. I find it was fine. The front desk also had 2 places processing payments when we arrived so it wasn't too long of a wait. Parking is in the back - entry is in the front. There is a gym, too, and we could see people hosting kids parties in the meeting room. There are life jackets available to borrow. It is very chlorinated enough to make my eyes sting with a few drops so do rinse your swimsuits thoroughly.

Amazing ! Clean, organized, easy to use and happy people working there. Wave pool was fantastic! My 1.5 year old was giggling and my 5 years old was so happy. Plus, there is a big slide. So much fun ! Add to this the kids pool, a very shallow pool for the little ones with toys and two sprinkles or fountains. Has showers, lockers bring your own lock and changing rooms. Everything is supported with wheelchair accessibility. We send 4 hours without being cranky or hungry. Will post the programs and prices for membership.

I love coming here! It’s always very fun, lots of lifeguards, reasonable prices. The only downside is it’s usually packed. But they have a wave pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, and sauna, OH and a water slide. It’s always a fun time and they usually have open swim times all day. Such a fun way to make a day !!

Went to the wave pool with my 9yo and my gf and her 12yo. Got there 15min before the start of the wave swim and there was not much of a line yet but it was filling up fast. My 9yo was required to do a simple swim test to demonstrate that she does not need someone beside her the entire time. We all had a great time playing in the main pool with the waves and loved the large water slide. The hot tub pool was nice to relax in before the end of the swim but note that only upto 25 people at a time can use it. Every part of the staff was very nice and attentive. Definitely will be going back

This is a City of Ottawa owned public facility. There is a decent sided gym as well as a very large pool area divided into smaller pool areas. There is a very large water slide as well as jacuzzi area, a separate shallow pool, and enormous pool area. There is a seating area for parents onlooking their children's swim lessons as well. The water is warm and in fact, one of the warmest City swimming facilities. It is centrally located near the Centrum in Canada. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Great place to take kids. Would be nice if there were daily, early evening open wave pool sessions...vs only a few times a week. Why don't you have tap? Since the beginning of COVID all other businesses have changed their interac machines.

Freezing cold water and we only lasted one hour! Dirty change rooms! Showers don't get hot! Water too cold for all age groups. Needs a makeover big time! It's a waste of my tax dollars if I can't go there. The waves are the only attraction yet it's expensive! Richcraft puts it to shame!

I go there for my morning swim. The pool is smaller than that at Richcraft but is still a good place for exercises. No need to book and slot in advance as it’s usually not crowded. The only thing is that they need more showers

Good place for a swim. However, when summer reaches, the schedules on Saturday for public swim changes from 6 pm to 8 pm and closes everything after 4 pm and let the gyms remain open only when going to the centre. If the gyms were the only thing that stays open past 4 especially on weekends, I could just go to GoodLife fitness or Movati and do my workouts there. What’s the point of the place if nothing stays open past 4 o’clock for swimming? It’s summer time and people can benefit going there to cool down from the heat and enjoy their recreation while swimming. Is there any reason why the pool closes after 4 o’clock?! This is absolutely ridiculous. I would rather spend more time at the lake than be paying $10 for a scheduled swim time anyways. Horrible.

I hadn't been to this spot since I was a kid. I just brought my kids here. What a blast from the past. They loved the waves and laughed so much while swimming on the boogie boards. I'm so glad I found this place again. I'll be back!