The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) community at Algonquin College includes students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds. The Positive Space campaign celebrates this diversity and recognizes the responsibility of our community to work toward being a safe and accepting environment for persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Established in 2017, Art House is intended to serve as an interface between the city and its artists. It aims to be a catalyst for discovery, exploration and collaboration. Art House works to spread the positive impacts of art by offering new perspectives, with an emphasis on diversity, individuality, and connection.

BRAS Outaouais – HIV Prevention and Intervention and Safer Consumption is a non-profit community organization that has been operating since 1990. BRAS works in the Outaouais region, including both urban and rural areas. Its mission is to develop and promote community initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of the Outaouais population with regard to HIV/AIDS.

Bruce House is a community-based organization providing housing, compassionate care and support in Ottawa for people living with HIV and AIDS, based on the belief that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity.

Ottawa/Gatineau meetup group for those who are bi+, pan, omni, curious, queer and/or fall under the multisexual umbrella.

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GSRC) aims to be a safe(r) space for Carleton students of all gender identities and sexual orientations through education, advocacy, and support. Use ext. 3723 when you call.

We provide essential resources for sex workers and human trafficking survivors (who face barriers to accessing traditional social supports due to violent stigma) by ensuring access to safer work environments and basic necessities. We promise that you will be treated with the dignity and respect you deserve, so please reach out to us if you are a sex worker/survivor in need.

Offer a range of social services (counselling and support services) in English and French to all residents of Ottawa. Counselling services are provided to children (6-12) and adolescents, adults, couples and families. Use ext. 0 when you call.

Gay Realty Network is one of the oldest directories of gay real estate agents, mortgage brokers, home inspectors, lenders, and title companies on the web.

Jeunesse Idem aims to improve the quality of life of young people aged 7 to 35 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans and questioning, and to raise awareness among the population of the Outaouais region about the realities of the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.

The Lavender Group is a closed, LGBTQIA+/Queer-affirming online Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that meets weekly, on Tuesdays 8 PM ET via Zoom.

Our helpline is staffed by peer support volunteers, who are all 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 16-29, living across
Ontario. They aren't professional counsellors, but are trained in active listening, anti-racism, harm reduction, and topics related to gender and sexuality. Whether you're questioning your identity, dealing with family, feeling lonely, or just want to chat, we're here for it.

Get in touch with a peer support volunteer; Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30PM EST.

• By Chat (4pm-9:30pm): youthline.ca/helpline/peer-support-helpline
• By Text (4pm-9:30pm): (647)-694-4275
• By email: askus@youthline.ca

We’ve been proud to call Ottawa’s ByWard Market home since day one: starting out in a tiny space on Dalhousie Street back in 2005 and moving to our current 2-floor William Street location in 2013. Nothing beats being in the heart of the nation’s capital!

With our curated selection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories, we quickly became one of Ottawa’s go-to shopping destinations.

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 Birdies aims to create a welcoming, inclusive community for badminton players of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, the Birdies offer a friendly environment to improve, compete, and enjoy the game.

Ottawa Frontrunners is a running and walking club for members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) community and friends. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, it is Canada’s national capital chapter of International Frontrunners. We have runners of various ages and skill levels and typically have groups going between 5 and 10 km (3 and 6 miles) at various paces. Walkers are also members of the club, consisting usually of runners on the injury list and partners or friends of runners.

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.

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.

PFLAG provides an open and welcoming environment for individuals, parents and families to meet and discuss how to navigate the emotional, societal and practical challenges of living a full and satisfying life in appreciation of the individual expression and experience of sexual identity or sexual orientation.

Pride Capital Volleyball (PCV) is a volunteer, non-profit volleyball organization that promotes volleyball and the well-being of the 2SLGBTQ+ community of the National Capital Region by offering fun, inclusive, and positive spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ people and allies of all skill levels.

Step into a sanctuary where individuals of all gender and orientations can embrace their true selves without fear or judgment. Probe is a hub to find genuine connections and discover consensual exploration, fostering a community and lifestyle where everyone feels seen, heard, and celebrated.

A support space for all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in matters regarding end of life, death, dying, and grief.

A safe space for LGBT+ people to get together and play dodgeball at a non-competitive level.

Queerios is a supportive drop-in program designed for LGBTQ+ youth aged 12-17, offering a safe space for connection, growth, and community engagement. It emphasizes positive mental health, skill-building, and access to local resources. The program provides a variety of activities, including art, sports, games, and a nutritious meal, catering to the diverse interests of its participants. Additionally, on-site counselling is available to ensure mental and emotional support.

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.

Ottawa’s LGBTQ2S+ Curling League: The league began with 8 teams and with tremendous growth over the years, is operating with 42 teams in the 2023-2024 season. Membership is open to the LGBTQ2S+ Ottawa community with any level of curling ability – from a total rookie to a seasoned veteran.

Are you looking for a creative, sex-positive space? Sensorium Studio offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for creatives, educators, and communities to bring their visions to life. Whether you're planning a photoshoot, pop-up market or special event, our unique space is designed to inspire.

Promoting self-affirmation, dignity, and equality for queer identifying folks in Smiths Falls and beyond.

We provide workshops, discussion groups, and art collaborations, as well as counselling services, peer mentoring, and primary care resources.

Spectrum can help with challenges like depression, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health, housing and educational systems.

T's All Welcoming Pub is in the heart of Ottawa's LGBTQIA+ Community.

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.

Trans Outaouais is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development of harmonious relations within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and the inclusion of gender-diverse people and all other intersections.

Venus Envy is an award-winning sex shop and bookstore with something for everyone. Anyone who’s turned off by traditional sex shops will find Venus Envy a welcoming and informative place to get cool and sexy stuff.

In addition to offering great products and services, Wicked Wanda’s is also very proud to offer a variety of workshops, held on the premises. These workshops cover the full range of sexual interests from the Joys of Sex Toys to Anal Sex to Bondage 101. They are designed to be stress-free so that inhibitions can be left at the door. Participants can learn in a relaxing and fun environment how to further their sexual enjoyment.