City recreation and cultural facilities and libraries closed to help prevent spread of COVID-19

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All City of Ottawa recreation and cultural facilities and Ottawa Public Library branches are closed starting today, Monday, March 16, until further notice. This is based on the Ministry of Health’s guidance to limit mass gatherings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• All recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centers, arenas, swimming pools, theatres and museums are closed. Rental fees will be refunded automatically.
• All Active Ottawa Actif fitness memberships will be extended automatically for the duration the facility is closed, beginning Monday, March 16.
• City programs, including March break camps and fitness classes, are cancelled. Program fees will be refunded automatically.
• Performances at the Shenkman and Meridian Theatres are cancelled.

The following City facilities and services are open at this time:

• Client service centres
• Ottawa City Hall
• City-run daycares, with increased COVID-19 screening for children

This is an evolving situation and the most current information will be shared with residents on ottawa.ca and the City’s social media channels. Ottawa Public Health will continue to provide updates on COVID-19 in Ottawa on OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus.

What you can do

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughing or difficulty breathing, please stay home and do not take public transit. If you are told to self-isolate, please follow Ottawa Public Health’s instructions and the advice of the federal and provincial governments.

There is currently no vaccine for COVID-19. To reduce the spread of germs, please:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, unless you have just cleaned your hands.
• Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or the inside of your arm, not your hand.
• If you are stick, stay home if possible and avoid vising people in hospitals and long-term care homes.
• If you haven’t already, get your flu shot as the flu virus is still circulating in the community.

For more information about City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-9656). You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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