City of Ottawa Recreation - September Activities

Fall activities

Summer may be coming to an end, but the fun will still continue! We have you covered with all sorts of activities to look forward to. There are activities and programs for all ages - from babies to grandparents and everything in between. Have a look at our fall activities.

Recreation and parks

Notice: start date for swimming lessons at Bob MacQuarrie

Swimming lessons at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex will start the week of September 3. The annual pool maintenance closure that usually takes place in September has been pushed to December for this year.

Find a job in recreation and culture this fall

The City of Ottawa is hiring for a variety of exciting jobs in recreation and culture, including part-time and seasonal positions. Apply online and find the full inventory of jobs in recreation and culture.

Start your Christmas shopping early

Find unique items at the Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show happening October 24 to 27. Find one-of-a-kind items, featuring over 130 talented artisans, artists and designers and their creations including clothing, jewelry, gourmet food and other wonderful gifts.

Heart Wise inspiration

"I found my independence again. I found a group of like-minded women who have become a support system. I found myself again, and I am profoundly grateful," says Helen Lupiano after participating in the Heart Wise Exercise program as part of her recovery from a ruptured aneurysm. Read the whole story in the Heart Wise Exercise newsletter and get active with Heart Wise Exercise and the City of Ottawa.

Arts and Culture

Step up and dance!

This summer’s Highland festivals have come to an end, but if the kids are still dancing, keep them "flitting" with Ottawa Valley Step Dancing various age groups.

Nepean Visual Arts Centre re-opens September 13

Following a summer of construction, the Nepean Visual Arts Centre reopens this month. Browse activities, including drawing, painting, pottery, mixed media, and more, in the Arts Centres Guide.

What’s happening this month

Full Moon Yoga at Lansdowne, September 14 Back to school! Before and after school programs Saving lives is pretty cool! Learn more about careers in aquatics

City of Ottawa - GLAD Cleaning the Capital

Early bird registration starts August 15th. Let's get cleaning!

Register your cleanup project for the 2019 GLAD Cleaning the Capital fall campaign by September 14th and you’ll have a chance to win an early bird prize generously donated by our sponsors. Registration continues until October 15th. GLAD Cleaning the Capital volunteers who submit their online cleanup reports by October 31st are also eligible to win one of the many prizes donated by our sponsors. Join the thousands of community volunteers to help keep Ottawa clean and green in 2019! For more information on the GLAD Cleaning the Capital campaign, please visit ottawa.ca/clean. Thanks for keeping Ottawa clean and green! The GLAD Cleaning the Capital Team

City of Ottawa Accessibility Spotlight

Accessibility During Construction

Construction season is in full swing and the City wants you to know that safety and mobility through construction sites are an important part of our work. The City of Ottawa Accessibility Design Standards has a section dedicated to Accessibility during Construction.  Section 2.11 applies to pedestrians affected by construction of new or redevelopment of existing City-owned or leased buildings, infrastructure and elements. This includes construction within the right-of-way as well as City of Ottawa buildings, parks, pathways and other public spaces. Pedestrians include residents, employees and visitors. Accessibility during Construction ensures the provision of a safe and accessible path of travel for all pedestrians through and/or around the construction site. It ensures that pedestrians with disabilities, as well as those with increased mobility needs (pedestrians using canes, walkers, or wheelchairs, parents with strollers and/or young children, etc.), will be accommodated either through or around the construction site. Accommodation of pedestrians through/an around the construction site is achieved through a construction site pedestrian control plan, which includes the following requirements: Maintain existing sidewalk facilities for as long as possible; Regardless of whether or not there is an existing sidewalk within the right-of-way, a minimum 1.5m wide pedestrian facility shall be provided along at least one side of the corridor at all times. The facility shall include a free and unobstructed hard surfaced pedestrian surface acceptable for use by all pedestrians, including those with disabilities, and shall include pedestrian access to all buildings and street crossings; The facility shall be maintained in a clean and good state of repair through or around the construction site at all times. The 1.5m width shall not be reduced by protruding objects. If overhead works are required a 2.1m clear headroom shall be provided along the entire 1.5m width; and, Any change of level which is over 13mm height must be provided with a smooth, non-tripping transition.

Ottawa Hand in Hand Recreation and Culture Fee Support

The City of Ottawa offers fee support to ensure that all residents have access to municipally offered recreation and culture programs and activities regardless of their ability to pay. If you are an individual (or a family) with a low-income, you may qualify for the Ottawa Hand in Hand program. Applying for Ottawa Hand in Hand is simple. Here's how: Step 1: Print the form online or pick up an application form at any City of Ottawa recreation or cultural facility or at one of the Client Service Centres. Step 2: Complete the application form. Step 3: Bring the completed application form to your local recreation or cultural facility. The Supervisor will review the application for approval. Please note: Residents of all ages are eligible for Ottawa Hand in Hand. Applications can only be approved at a recreation or cultural facility. Residents are encouraged to apply for the Ottawa Hand in Hand program as early as possible before the registration period. Each qualifying individual, or member of a family, is eligible for an annual amount of fee support. Requests for support are ongoing. Participants can register for recreation and culture programs or activities at any of the program registration locations across the City. Applicants are encouraged to pay a minimum of 25% of the program cost. A parent or guardian can transfer all, or a portion of their Ottawa Hand in Hand entitlement to a child or children in their household. Enjoy your selected recreation or culture activity!

You are invited to provide feedback on accessible information and communication in Ontario

The Integrated Accessibility Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (2005) are reviewed every 5 years by a Standards Development Committee. The Information and Communications Standards Development Committee has drafted initial recommendations to change the existing Standard. The committee invites you to share your feedback on their initial recommendations to make communications more accessible for people with disabilities. Two phases have been proposed by the Committee. Feedback is invited through two separate surveys for Phase 1 and Phase 2 or can be provided by email. The surveys can take up to an hour of time to complete, depending on how much feedback you provide. The initial recommendations report and a link to the surveys can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/consultation-initial-recommendations-improve-accessibility-standards-information-and-communications. For questions or to request an alternative format, contact the Information and Communications Standards Development Committee: Toll-free: 1-866-515-2025 or toll-free TTY: 1-800-268-7095, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; or, Email icsdc@ontario.ca. The survey closing date is September 27, 2019.  The committee will review all feedback before it submits its final report and recommendations to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility for consideration.

Remember, you can request accessible formats of City public documents and we welcome your disability-related feedback on the accessibility of our services, programs and facilities through the following channels: by phone at 3-1-1 and TTY (613-580-2401) by e-mail to 311@ottawa.ca in person at any of the City’s service locations

Tonight's QTSRCA Meeting Cancelled

There will be no QTSR Community Association meeting this evening. Stay tuned for announcements regarding our upcoming block party!