Welcome to the Y Outdoor Centre!
Meaningful group experiences fostering personal growth, skill development, and teamwork.
The YMCA Outdoor Centre is located ten minutes north of Kanata on 30 acres of field, forest and rugged Ottawa River shoreline. Open year-round, the YMCA Outdoor Centre specializes in education and leadership programs for school groups, community organizations and professionals, and offers a variety of experiential, curriculum-driven outdoor education programs that can be tailored to the individual needs of any group.
The YMCA Outdoor Centre is well-equipped to serve the needs of your group. Facilities can accommodate 15-300 participants for a single day program, and up to 100 people in cabin accommodations and 50 in tents for overnight programs. Please note tents are not provided.
On-site facilities include:
- Variety of sleeping cabins, from rustic summer cabins without power to fully winterized cabins
- Two low ropes courses, a high ropes course, and a climbing wall
- Network of maintained hiking/skiing trails
- Full-service dining chalet and kitchen
- Refurbished waterfront and beach area with a fleet of kayaks and canoes
- Several classrooms and out-buildings to accommodate indoor programming requirements
Child and Youth Programs
Some of the best learning takes place outside the classroom.
Corporate Programs
The ideal setting for your corporate team or group!
Meeting Rooms and Accommodations
Let us host your next group meeting, conference, or retreat!