Mayor Jim Watson headed a list of VIPs including councillors Mark Taylor and Jan Harder, along with Minto Group CEO Michael Waters for Saturday’s official opening of the state-of-the-art Minto Recreation Complex — Barrhaven on Cambrian Road.
The grand opening, featuring crafts, sports to try and other events for all ages, coincided with the 160,000-square-foot Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven being designated a True Sport facility and with RBC Sports Day in Canada.
As part of the festivities residents met with staff, toured the extensive 1,600 square foot facilities, tried out some gear and had some public skating.
The facility features two NHL sized skating rinks, a six lane-25 metre lap swimming pool with diving boards, a gymnasium, an artificial turf sports field, fitness facilities, a cafe and free Wi-Fi.
Mayor Jim Watson was joined by fellow councillors, members of the public and The Minto Group CEO Michael Waters for the official ceremony of the grand opening of the new 160,000 square foot state-of-the-art Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven on Saturday morning, Nov. 29, 2014.
The facility features two NHL sized skating rinks, a six lane-25 metre lap swimming pool with diving boards, a gymnasium, an artificial turf sports field, fitness facilities, a cafe and free Wi-Fi.
People enjoy the new facilities.
The new 160,000 square foot state-of-the-art Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven opened on Saturday morning.
Play a sport? You can enjoy it at the Minto Recreation Complex.
Clark McEachran, 4, learns how to use some fitness equipment during a public tour at the grand opening of the new 160,000 square foot state-of-the-art Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven.
The Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven features two NHL sized skating rinks, a six lane-25 metre lap swimming pool with diving boards, a gymnasium, an artificial turf sports field, fitness facilities, a cafe and free Wi-Fi.
Élise Black, 1, with father Thierry, check out the pool at the grand opening of the new 160,000 square foot state-of-the-art Minto Recreation Complex.
Members of the public were invited to the grand opening of the new 160,000 square foot state-of-the-art Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven on Saturday morning, Nov. 29, 2014.
There was something for everyone at the grand opening of the Minto Recreation Complex in Barrhaven.
