Barrhaven contains several public and Catholic schools and numerous parks and playgrounds. It is also home to the Walter Baker Sports Centre which contains a library and other facilities. The main commercial district surrounds the intersection of Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road, with a seven-screen cinema, Loblaws, Wal-Mart, Indigo Books and Music, Staples, Winners, Homesense, Farmboy, Sport Chek, Starbucks, Your Independent Grocer, and Best Buy, and Costco, among others. The Minto Recreation Complex, a new multi-use community centre at the corner of Cambrian and Greenbank. Barrhaven boasts a number of transit options including buses, light rail and VIA Rail connections.