The club is located at the Fleet Street Pumping Station tailrace, in the Lebreton Flats area of Ottawa.
The emphasis at ORR is on whitewater slalom canoe and kayak racing, and river running.
Over time, gradual improvements have been made to the Pumphouse facility through partnerships with the National Capital Commission and the City of Ottawa.
The ORR is currently planning to have a permanent clubhouse installed at the Pumphouse site,[2] to be designed by Barry Hobin Associates [1].
Several high-level Canadian athletes call the Ottawa River Runners their current home club, including Cameron Smedley.