Welcome toMAX Ottawa

Health and wellness services and programs for queer men, trans and non-binary people.

Mental health support tailored to the needs of our community

New opportunities for you to get involved in your community

Get the safer supplies to live, love and party your way

The List - ottawa's queerest calendar

Swim Workout

February 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Drag Brunch

February 9 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Drag brunch at Pure Kitchen Elgin, hosted by Eden Moore.

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Drag Bingo

February 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fundraiser drag bingo event organized by Stéphanie Plante!

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Drop-In Volleyball

February 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open to all levels, drop-in is more about having fun and getting exciting rallies going than what is on the scoreboard.

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Sunday Night Tennis

February 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Meet members of Gay Lesbian Tennis Ottawa at novice/advanced doubles…

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Karaoke Night

February 9 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Weekly karaoke at T’s Pub hosted by Jolene.

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OSPN: Older & Bolder for 2SLBTQ+ Women

February 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

A monthly drop-in discussion group for 2SLGBTQ+ women 50+

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Art House: Open Mic Night

February 10 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Have a number you’ve been geeking to perform? Sign up online for Art House’s Monday Open Mic Night. Doors open at 6, performances start at 7.

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5-pin Bowling with OSPN

February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Weekly bowling organized by the Ottawa Senior Pride Network!

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Swim Workout

February 10 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Anonymous HIV Testing

February 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Quick, weekly, anonymous HIV testing at MAX Ottawa.

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OFR Tuesday Run + beverage

February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Run or walk with Frontrunners and join us for a beverage or supper after (place to be determined).

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Cheap Thrills: Sweet and Spicy Do It Yourself Sex Toys Workshop

February 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

A Venus Envy workshop sharing how to expand your sex toy repertoire!

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Swim Workout

February 11 @ 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Swim Workout

February 12 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A swim workout led by Queer swim group, Rideau Speedeaus.

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Articles

Submitting events to the List? Check this out first!

We’re very excited to have launched The List–Ottawa’s Queerest Calendar. We’re even more excited that you’re part of the project!…

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MAX Ottawa Joins the Ontario AIDS Network

MAX Ottawa takes an important step in its work on HIV by becoming a member of the Ontario AIDS Network…

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New Weekly HIV Testing Service at MAX

Get Free, Accessible HIV Testing at MAX Ottawa. Knowing your status should be simple and stress-free. That’s why MAX, in…

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New Resources at MAX

MAX Ottawa is introducing five new resources that were created to support our community’s health and wellbeing. From safer snorting…

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Community Mpox Vaccine Clinic

MAX is working with Ottawa Public Health to host pop-up community immunization clinics for mpox. The clinics are open to…

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Community Call: Join the MAX Board of Directors

Join the MAX Board of Directors August 13, 2024 | Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 MAX Ottawa Community…

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Coping With Non-Consensual Sexual Experiences: Insights from Gay, Bisexual, and other Men who have Sex with Men

Coping With Non-Consensual Sexual Experiences: Insights from Gay, Bisexual, and other Men who have Sex with Men In a new…

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Community Call: Join the MAX Board of Directors

July 2023 Deadline to apply: Friday, September 8, 2023  MAX Ottawa Community Health: Championing the health and wellness of queer…

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