About
ONEC
Located just minutes from downtown and hidden away in forested waterfront parkland, the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club is one of Ottawa's oldest sports clubs, est. 1883.
Offering tennis, rowing, paddling and sailing programming for adults, as well as for children in our popular day camps, ONEC is your place for summer fun and fittness.
The historic boathouse is located just off the forested shoreline of the Ottawa river and our red clay courts are set amid the greenery off the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway.
Have
Questions?
Check out the ONEC FAQ or send us an email, we'll get right back.
Our friendly ONEC staff will be happy to answer any questions you have. They can also be reached by phone at
613-746-8540.
Our Sports
Our CAMPS
Celebrating 50+ years
of Summer Kids' Camps
ONEC is proud to be a part of providing our kids an incredible camp experience generation after generation. Here's how one of our multigenerational camp families put it: "The ONEC Camps provide a great experience and beautiful natural location on the Ottawa River. My children did the sailing camp 40 years ago, became instructors at the camp and now my grandchildren are there!" ONEC believes that choosing a summer camp is an important decision. For 50 years we have been providing the best possible opportunity for each and everyone of our campers. It is our goal to provide a happy, supportive and safe environment for kids to learn, grow and become outdoor adventurers. ONEC campers acquire social, physical, and life skills, all of which contribute to a positive self-image. Our programs benefit from our camp families that return year after year, become camp counselors and pay forward the same great experience they had as kids at ONEC. Our day camps are small which allows our campers, counsellors and staff to form memorable summer friendships year after year.
Save 10% when booking 2 or more weeks of camp.
Parents'
Handbook
ONEC offers all you could possibly want from a summer camp. We have a team of dedicated, qualified and enthusiastic instructors, beautiful facilities, and a safe and friendly environment. We offer a wide variety of games, sports and activities all with a fun small-camp feel. Read >
Drop off
and Pick up
Extended hours for pick up and drop off are offered free to all camp families.
Our regular camp runs from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Working parents who need the extra time at the beginning and end of the day can drop off at 8:30 a.m and pick up by 4:30 p.m. if needed - yup, at no extra charge.
Lunch Included
on Fridays
Make it a little easier to get out the front door on Friday mornings by not having to worry about packing a lunch.
ONEC offers a BBQ lunch for all campers on Fridays included in the registration fee. In addition, all campers receive a camp T-shirt, uniquely designed by ONEC.
Our Facilities
Tennis
Facilities
Our tennis courts are hidden away amongst some of Ottawa's oldest pine & oak trees - only steps away from the Ottawa River. Our seven red clay courts are maintained daily & our hard courts were recently resurfaced. New court LED lighting was installed in 2022.
Waterfront
Facilities
The River House, previously known as the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club Boathouse has reopened its doors after a 5 year renovation by the NCC. ONEC couldn’t be happier to be returning to its special place on the Ottawa River, that it has been proud to call home for the past 100 years!
The historical building is a rare example of a Canadian boathouse that has continuously served its community for a century or more. ONEC Waterfront Sports facilities are closed for the season. We're currently in red season.
Come
Visit Us
We're only minutes away from downtown Ottawa and hidden away on beautiful NCC waterfront parkland.
ONEC Supports
Safe Sport
We're working together to create inclusive, free community programming. We're here for everyone and fully believe that the Ottawa River should be experienced and shared with all.
That's why we're committed to creating special community programming designed to remove barriers and increase participation for equity-deserving and underrepresented populations in sport.
Community
Partners
Thank you to our partners for helping to support local community programming.
Our Thanks!
ONEC is a Non-Profit Organization that has been a part of keeping Ottawa Healthy and Connected along the Ottawa Waterfront since 1883.
100% of our revenue and donations to ONEC go towards supporting our Summer Kids Camps, Fit for Life Programming, and the Ottawa Sports community. Thank You to our Members, Camp Kids, Partners and Donors. You make a difference.
Our National Partners
Rowing
Canada
Member
ONEC is a proud member of Rowing Canada which allows us to participate in various Tours and Regattas across Canada. The Rowing Canada mission is to inspire Canadians through the sport of rowing; promote physical and mental wellbeing; foster safe, diverse and vibrant communities across Canada; create opportunities and pathways for Canadians to be the best they can be.
Tennis
Canada
Member
ONEC Tennis is proud to be a member of Tennis Canada. The benefits of playing tennis, from an overall health, social, and skill development standpoint, are numerous. It's a sport that can be adopted for life and it's never too later or early to start. Our mission is not only to convince you to pick up a racquet, but also to best prepare you for your first steps on court to ensure that the experience is as rewarding as possible so that you keep coming back for more.
Sail
Canada
Member
Sail ONEC is a proud member of Sail Canada, whose mission is to lead, enable and drive while working with its partner organizations. Head on over to Sail Canada to explore what they have on offer - including two great E-books on Basic Sailing Skills and Advanced Sailing Skills in French and English.
Paddle
Canada
Member
A not-for-profit organization founded in 1971, and incorporated in 1972, Paddle Canada is the national association for recreational paddling in Canada. Setting standards for instruction and certification for recreational canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddling, Paddle Canada certifications are nationally accredited and internationally recognized. Each year, approximately 2500 certified instructors deliver sanctioned courses to more than 15,000 paddlers across Canada.