The Elgar Community Centre is an aquatic and community centre situated in the heart of Nuns’ Island near downtown Montreal. The building was completed in three stages: the first included the exterior pool and change rooms; the second included meeting rooms, multi-purpose spaces, a library and a small police station. The third phase, completed in April 2003, enlarged significantly the library and added multi-purpose spaces on a mezzanine level overlooking the library. The centre, located beside a wood, provides access to exterior tennis courts, grass sports fields and playgrounds for younger children.