Book your next competition, event or training at the University of Ottawa. Facilities include: gymnasium, pool, dance studio, multi sports field, dome and skating rink. 

Dance studio

The dance studio, located on the ground level at Montpetit Hall, has a surface of 131.5 square metres, and includes a rail to assist in stretching or in ballet movement, hard-wood flooring and a sound system for the music. 

Rental cost (hourly rate)

Non-Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes)
Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
$41.69$83.38

Gym

The Montpetit Hall gym has a total surface of 2860 m2, which can be divided into two or three sections. It features 10 basketball nets and eight standard footings for badminton nets. You can rent bleachers for a maximum capacity seating of 828 people.  

Rental cost (hourly rate)

Facility  Non-Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Gym 733 sq m. $50.72 $101.45
Gym 1430 sq m. $100.06$200.13
Gym 2145 sq m. $150.09$300.17

Bleachers (including set-up, cleaning and take down) 

Capacity Cost 
Maximum capacity 160 people (individual seating)  $729.51
Maximum capacity 210 people (bum seats only) $618.79 
Maximum capacity 420 people (bum seats only) $1,237.59
Maximum capacity 580 people $1,967.11 

Ice rinks

The Minto Sports Complex is home to two rinks, one measuring 90’ x 200’ with 840 seated places and a gallery and the other one measuring 85’ x 200’. 

Helmet Use During On-Ice Activities Policy 

CSA-certified hockey helmets are:

  • strongly recommended for everyone participating in on-ice activities at the Minto Sports Complex. 
  • mandatory for participants enrolled in registered activities offered by uOttawa, such as Campus Recreation skating lessons. 

According to Ottawa Public Health, CSA-certified hockey helmets: 

  • Provide optimal protection from head injury during on-ice activities. 
  • Are designed to provide multi-impact protection from multiple directions 

Rental cost (hourly rate)

Facility  Non-Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes)
Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
MINTO Rink #1 (90' x 200') With 840 seating capacity $181.39$371.16
MINTO Rink #2 (85' x 200') No seating $181.39$371.16

Swimming pool

The Aquatic Centre contains 50 metres by 18 metres Olympic-size swimming pool. During most activities, a mobile wall divides the pool in two equal sections of 25 metres by 18 metres. The shallow end varies from 1.4 to 1.6 metres in depth and the deep end varies from 2 to 5 metres in depth. There is a diving tower with platforms at 3 and 5 metres.  

Rental cost (hourly rate)

Swim Meet rental rate Includes 3 lifeguards, pool set-up and take down, refurbishing and a class room for officials depending on availability.

Facility  Non-Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes)
Pool (25m) N/A $103.16
Pool (50m) $157.52$201.13
Swin Meet (50m only) $402.22$402.22

Staff hourly rates  

Staff Price 
Lifeguard $24.75
Specialized Instructor (subject to availability) Based on specialized instructor 
Sports Facilities Supervisor $40.90

Martial Arts room

Whether you practice judo, karate, taekwondo or any martial art on tatami, book the Tae E. Lee martial arts room in Montpetit Hall. With a surface of 175 square metres, the martial art room’s floor is covered with tatami, its walls are covered with protecting padding, and you have access to a punching bag.  

Rental cost (hourly rate)

Facility Non-Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Martial Arts Room  $43.36$91.70

Gee-Gees Field

The Gee-Gees Field, located at Lees Campus welcomes young and old athletes year-round. Day or night, jump on the artificial surface or take a seat in our bleachers that can accommodate 3,400 spectators. During the winter months, the Gee-Gees Field is covered by a dome so everybody can take advantage of this sports field year-round. 

Rental cost  (hourly rate)

Facility   Non-Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Full field no dome $141.18$158.86
Full field with dome $475.22$724.02

Matt Anthony Field

Matt Anthony Field, located outside the Minto Sports Complex, offers a fully synthetic surface, fully lit for evening use, with a capacity of 675 seats. It is also fully lined for football (133.5m x 59.44m) and soccer (100.58m x 64m). 

Rental cost  (hourly rate)

Facility  Non-Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes) 
Prime Time
(+ applicable taxes)
Full field$141.18$158.86