Community Group
Ottawa/Gatineau meetup group for those who are bi+, pan, omni, curious, queer and/or fall under the multisexual umbrella.
Capital Pups is a thriving, independent pet play community based in Ottawa, dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive space for pup play enthusiasts.
Diversity Cornwall is a charitable organization founded to coordinate the annual Cornwall Pride Festival and other community events with the goal of fostering diversity, unity, and visibility.
We are using public awareness and education about the 2SLGBTQ+ community as a way to combat homophobia and discrimination.
The Lavender Group is a closed, LGBTQIA+/Queer-affirming online Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that meets weekly, on Tuesdays 8 PM ET via Zoom.
Ottawa’s lesbian+ events group welcomes women who identify as lesbian, trans, 2 Spirit, bi, poly, pan, queer or questioning, including NB lesbians.
Located in Orléans, ON, Canada, this is a safer space and non-profit that promotes support, respect, and inclusiveness for everyone. This space is about love, peace and joy. Whether you are a 2SLGBTQQIA individual or an ally, all supporters of equal rights, protection from violence, and a compassionate community are welcome.
The Ottawa Bears is a group of Bears and Bear admirers located in the Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Québec region of Canada. The purpose of the group is to organize get togethers and social events for the bear community, to promote a more positive body image among large and/or furry gay men and to promote bear culture within the gay and straight communities of the greater Ottawa region. We welcome people of all types –big or small, furry or smooth, bear or admirer– who like the company of bears.
A common interest group for lovers of plants, gardens, & trees in Ottawa.
Choeur gai d’Ottawa Gay Men’s Chorus is a local, independent, charitable organization the mission of which is to perform quality choral music and to contribute to the gay community.
OGRC is more than just a running club—it's a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, push their limits, and support one another. Our weekly group runs are designed to bring people together and create a sense of belonging. We believe that running is not just about fitness, but also about the connections we make along the way.
The Ottawa Knights is a Brotherhood which strives to preserve the Leather culture through leadership, camaraderie, education, and Community service.
We focus our work on organizations serving seniors such as residential care facilities, service agencies, palliative care services, and homecare agencies. The goal is to encourage/advocate for LGBT-positive spaces and cultural competence within these agencies and facilities. OSPN’s training team supports these efforts by providing workshops and professional development for staff, students and volunteers as requested.
The Ottawa Trans Library houses a collection of books by trans authors, as well as historical, important and interesting works on trans issues and people. You can browse the collection online here. In addition to the lending collection, there is a free library of books unrelated to trans issues.
We are a social space in addition to being a library. You don’t need to borrow a book. Oppressed people have always needed spaces where they can be safe, gather, meet new people and talk. We have reading stations and tables for studying or socializing. Come enjoy a free coffee, browse the collection, or just swing by to say hello!
Out at Camp is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating inclusive, empowering, and enjoyable outdoor experiences for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our programs are designed to encourage personal growth, foster a sense of belonging, and promote a love for nature and outdoor activities.
Pass the Vibes was founded in 2019 by a group of friends in Ottawa who identified the need for inclusive and accessible knowledge-sharing spaces for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (QTBIPOC), especially for skills such as DJing that are often taught in very male and white-dominated environments.
Creating opportunities to celebrate, advocate, educate and connect people, respecting the full diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities!
The purpose of Queer Connection Lanark County is to increase the visibility of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Active in Lanark County since 2014, Queer Connection Lanark County has built upon the tremendous work done by LGBT Lanark County and LGBT Lanark County Civitan.
Queering613 is a volunteer-run grassroots community love project committed to connecting LGBTQ+ folks to Ottawa’s queer and trans cultures, organizations and issues. We want to be a community space for connecting, getting together, making, amplifying and learning about Ottawa’s LGBTQ loves and faves, it’s exciting happenings and the issues nearest and dearest to our queer hearts.
Queer Muslim Network (QMN) is a grassroots organization dedicated to community building and uplifting 2SLGBTQ+ Muslims and their allies. Based in Toronto, Montreal, & Ottawa, QMN provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals who identify as both queer and Muslim, across all sects.
Through social and spiritual programming, QMN strives to create a supportive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes the acceptance of all Islamic identities.
A safe Queer space for MENA/SWANA folks to build community in Ottawa.
Promoting self-affirmation, dignity, and equality for queer identifying folks in Smiths Falls and beyond.
The Grove is a Queer, Black and People of Colour owned business located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe. It's a safe, welcoming, and inclusive collective art space that houses creativity, empowerment, and mutual respect for queer and IBPOC artists and allies.
The Ottawa Dyke March first took place July 10, 2004, in solidarity with other dyke marches around the world. Even though the march has grown and evolved since its inception, it still maintains the same values that inspired Ottawa dykes to take to the street in the first place: namely our opposition to the commercialization of queer culture and the discrimination that affects dykes in our society. We are dedicated to ending all forms of oppression.
Tone Cluster is a vibrant musical ensemble that contributes both musically to the Ottawa arts scene and socially as part of Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
The Pride Festival for the West Side of Ottawa and the surrounding regions.