Registration↗ for City of Ottawa winter swimming, recreation, arts and cultural activities and inclusive recreation↗ opens soon. Get ready now to make registration day easier by reviewing activity offerings and ensuring your account information and payment details are up to date.
Browse available activities online beginning Tuesday, November 3.
Register for swimming activities beginning Tuesday, November 17 at 9 pm.
Register for all recreation, arts and cultural activities beginning Thursday, November 19 at 9 pm.
Register in person during regular business hours at recreation and cultural facilities across the city beginning the day after online registration opens.
Financial assistance is available to eligible residents through the Ottawa Hand in Hand program↗.
If you join the Waiting List and a spot becomes available, you will receive an email notification and have 36 hours to respond.
Preparing for registration
New users must create a Register Ottawa↗ account.
Returning users should sign in and confirm their account information is up to date, including family member details and payment methods.
Create a Wish List of preferred activities and add backup choices in case your first selections fill quickly.
Visit the Register Ottawa FAQs↗ and watch the tutorial video↗ for more information.
Upcoming 2027 registration timelines
March Break camps
Browse activities online on Tuesday, January 5.
Register on Tuesday, January 19 at 9 pm.
Spring activities
Browse activities online beginning Tuesday, January 26.
Register for swimming activities on Tuesday, February 9 at 9 pm.
Register for all other activities on Thursday, February 11 at 9 pm.
Summer camps
Browse activities online beginning Tuesday, February 2.
Register on Thursday, February 25 at 9 pm.
Summer activities and Before and After School Programs
Browse activities online beginning Tuesday, May 4.
Register for swimming activities on Tuesday, May 11 at 9 pm.
Register for all other activities on Thursday, May 13 at 9 pm.
Fall activities, PA Days and winter camps
Browse activities online beginning July 27.
Register for swimming activities on Tuesday, August 10 at 9 pm.
Register for all other activities on Thursday, August 12 at 9 pm.
Winter activities
Browse activities online beginning Tuesday, November 2.
Register for swimming activities on Tuesday, November 16 at 9 pm.
Register for all other activities on Thursday, November 18 at 9 pm.
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