Recreation & Facilities

The Town of Deep River is proud of the diverse range of recreational services available to our community. Citizens are encouraged to participate and take advantage of the opportunities available to learn new skills and to make new friends.

If we currently do not offer a program that you would like to participate in, please feel free to contact us and we will work towards implementing it. We wish you a very healthy season and invite you to enjoy the benefits of participating in our community services.

Please note that our Refund policy and Recreation Rates have recently changed.

Please click the links for details.

For Arena Ice Rentals,  Pool Bookings , Membership Purchases/ Renewals,

Swim Lessons or Program Registration

please feel free to use our

separate Recreation Website.

Please click the link to be redirected.       

Deep River Christmas Tree Lighting “Light up the Night” Saturday, December 7, 2024

Registered Events - Register Here

Santa Claus Parade of Lights , Saturday December 7th, 2024 at 5:30 pm

REGISTER YOUR FLOAT NOW Celebrating Christmas Santa Claus Parade of Lights , Saturday December 7th, 2024 at 5:30 pm The Town of Deep River Recreation Department would like to encourage its community businesses, schools, churches, local...

2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION (OPEN)

The Town of Deep River continues to believe that community organizations play an essential role in strengthening our community and Council acknowledges this contribution by providing financial support to community organizations and events through...

PUBLIC NOTICE: 2024-25 Seniors Community Grant Program

Senior’s E-Bike Program

Senior’s E-Bike Program Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Ontario Senior Community Grant Program the Town of Deep River is pleased to announce the purchase of two E-bikes.  Starting Tuesday August 6th 2024, until...

Walk In The Halls (Get WITH It)

Walk in the Hall 2024/2025 The Get W.I.T.H. It (Walk in the Halls) program offers the chance to walk in a warm, safe, and fun environment during the winter months! The program is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.    No...

Deep River Arena

The Deep River Arena hosts programs such as ice and ball hockey, figure and family skating, and in-line skating. It contains banquet hall with a kitchen and is available for public rental for dances, banquets and meetings. In the...
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Community Pool

The Deep River Community Pool is an adjoining wing of Mackenzie Community School. It is 25 metres long and 13.5 metres wide (six racing lanes). The spectator bleachers accommodate up to 200 people. A sauna is also available. In addition, there is an upstairs viewing gallery and medium sized meeting room appropriate for ballet and socials. The annual pool shutdown takes place during a 3 week period in August

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Marina

As of October 31, 2010, Service Canada will no longer issue Pleasure Craft Licences. After this date, PCL applications will be available online at Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety at www.boatingsafety.gc.ca. Applications...
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40th Annual Deep River Triathlon - August 3rd, 2025

Save the Date 40th Annual Deep River Triathlon Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 Our triathlon event is the most widely attended of all our events. The event allows for participants of all levels of experience to test their abilities. The...

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Champions of the Community. Campions of Play. Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial and accessible barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities  whether its the chance to try a new sport...

Independent clubs & activities

Please note that the following clubs are not operated by the Recreation Department. For the most up to date information, please visit the clubs' websites or contact them directly. Communiy Club Contact list - with contact...

2022 Recreation Parks & Facilities Overview

2022 Recreation Parks & Facilities Overview The Town of Deep River is home to an extensive network of indoor and outdoor recreational parks and facilities, offered through both the private and public sector.  Over many decades, the Town...

Draft Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail Management Plan

Draft Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail that has been approved by County Council for circulation.  The Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) is 296 kilometres in length and is a former CP rail corridor. The goal of this plan is to preserve the...

39th Annual Deep River Triathlon/Sprint-Results

Congratulations to all that participated in the 2024 Deep River Triathlon & Deep River Triathlon Sprint View Final Results

Deep River Home Together

Welcome to Deep River Home Together, a new one stop community hub linking you to online classes, workshops and virtual experiences related to physical activity, well-being, education, culture, music, dance and much more.  At this time when...

Accessibility in Deep River

Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 The purpose of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is to improve opportunities for people with disabilities and to provide for...