BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MAX Ottawa - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maxottawa.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MAX Ottawa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260827T002449Z CREATED:20260816T153104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T002449Z UID:10005503-1788006600-1788015600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Dyke March DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars 📌 Ottawa Dyke March 2026 will be Saturday\, August 29th 🌈📱 \n\n\n\nThe Ottawa Dyke March is a volunteer-based\, anti-capitalist grassroots organization run by dykes for dykes. 🌿Join dykes and allies to march together against the violence of colonialism\, capitalism\, white supremacy\, transphobia\, transmisogyny\, homophobia\, racism\, ableism and all other forms of oppression. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more details\, events and ways to get involved❗ URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/dyke-march/ LOCATION:Jack Purcell Park\, 320 Jack Purcell Ln.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1M8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Outdoors,Pride ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Dyke March":MAILTO:ottawadykemarch@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T200000 DTSTAMP:20260810T233550Z CREATED:20260810T233542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T233550Z UID:10005480-1787940000-1787947200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Trans March DESCRIPTION:Join us to march for trans rights! The 2026 Ottawa Trans March is coming up on Friday August 28th at 6:00pm\, starting at Bank and Waverley. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll make our voices heard\, reject hate and advocate for trans liberation – for freedom\, equality and human rights. We invite trans and gender diverse people\, the people who love and support us\, and other allies to join us as we take to the streets. Bring your friends\, bring your family\, and let’s show the power of our movement! \n\n\n\nFollowing the Trans March\, we invite everyone to join us for pizza\, live entertainment\, and dancing in Confederation Park! \n\n\n\nSee you on August 28th to celebrate trans joy and march for trans liberation! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/trans-march/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Ottawa,Outdoors,Pride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T100000 DTSTAMP:20260811T001547Z CREATED:20260811T001543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T001547Z UID:10005489-1787817600-1787824800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Community Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Capital Pride and Operation Come Home for a lovely free breakfast! Community members are invited to come enjoy community\, conversation and connect with local services. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/community-breakfast/ LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St. W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 5J9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Outdoors,Pride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T170000 DTSTAMP:20260811T002759Z CREATED:20260811T002755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002759Z UID:10005492-1787497200-1787504400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Pride Week Shoreline Cleanup DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa River is for everyone\, and this year we’re getting together to celebrate the beauty and diversity that makes this watershed thrive! \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sunday August 23rd at 3:00pm at Brantwood Park to help remove debris before it makes its way into the Ottawa River\, degrades into microplastics\, or gets eaten by a critter! Wear your pride and come dressed as your best self (while still being ready to clean!) – we can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nShoreline cleanups are open to all ages and abilities. As they are a popular event\, we kindly ask that you register in advance so we know how many participants to expect. If you have any questions on accessibility or accommodations\, please feel free to reach out to Leah Smith at lsmith@ottawariverkeeper.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/pride-week-shoreline-cleanup/ LOCATION:Brantwood Park\, 39 Onslow Crescent\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 1G3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Outdoors ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Riverkeeper":MAILTO:lsmith@ottawariverkeeper.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260810T022146Z CREATED:20260810T022142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T022146Z UID:10005474-1787486400-1787500800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Family Picnic DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for an afternoon of games\, activities\, entertainment\, and community. Meet local organizations\, enjoy family friendly fun\, and celebrate Pride together in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Enjoy the free BBQ stocked with Giant Value BBQ items from Giant Tiger. While quantities last. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/family-picnic-3/ LOCATION:Hintonburg Park\, 49 Fairmont Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1Y 1X4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family friendly,Ottawa,Outdoors,Pride END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260801T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260713T231106Z CREATED:20260713T231102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T231106Z UID:10005396-1785577500-1785585600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:RandonnĂ©e Parc de la Gatineau DESCRIPTION:Passez un moment dans la nature en communautĂ© avec nous au Parc de la Gatineau le 1er aoĂ»t! On prendra la navette Ă  9h devant le MusĂ©e canadien de l’histoire et on se rencontre Ă  9h45 au « Pink Lake Lookout »\, sur la Promenade de la Gatineau. La randonnĂ©e prendra environ 1h et nous dinerons aprĂšs. L’activitĂ© finira vers 12h. â€ŒïžĂ€ ne pas oublier: chapeau\, crĂšme solaire\, eau\, collations\, dĂźner\, ainsi qu’un sourire 🙂 ‌ Inscrivez-vous avec le lien Forms! \n\n\n\nAccessibilitĂ©: Le sentier n’est pas accessible aux usagers de fauteuils roulants. Pour prĂ©server le sentier\, il n’est pas ouvert aux animaux d’assistance. La marche est de niveau dĂ©butant Ă  intermĂ©diaire. Il y aura plusieurs escaliers Ă  gravir. \n\n\n\nGroupe d’ñge desservi par Jeunesse Idem: 7 Ă  35 ans \n\n\n\nCoordinates: 45°27’59.9″N 75°48’28.7″W URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/randonnee-parc-de-la-gatineau/ LOCATION:Pink Lake\, Gatineau\, Quebec\, Canada CATEGORIES:En français,Outdoors,Quebec,Youth ORGANIZER;CN="Jeunesse Idem":MAILTO:olivier.activitesji@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T203000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182316Z CREATED:20260726T182313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T182316Z UID:10005417-1785432600-1785443400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Healthy (trans)masculinity 2.0 DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’re continuing our conversations about healthy masculinity for transmasculine people\, with a specific focus on racialized experiences. \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore our experiences of gender\, transitioning\, and building community.We will guide folks through a zine-making activity to reflect on our relationships with our “pre-trans” selves. \n\n\n\nAs a group\, we’re hoping to talk through things like male privilege\, fetishization\, emotional regulation\, our relationship to femininity\, and more. \n\n\n\nCraft supplies and light snacks will be provided! We look forward to coming together in the park ❀ \n\n\n\n🎒 Bring something to sit on\, water\, and something to use to write on (i.e. clipboard or book)💭 This is intended to be a closed space for BIPOC trans folks \n\n\n\nRegistration link is below\, exact meeting location will be sent out the day of đŸ«¶đŸŒ URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/healthy-transmasculinity-2-0/ LOCATION:Major’s Hill Park\, Mackenzie Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1G8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Outdoors,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260727T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260727T203000 DTSTAMP:20260726T182006Z CREATED:20260726T181943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T182006Z UID:10005416-1785173400-1785184200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Queer BIPOC Sapphic Picnic DESCRIPTION:This picnic is an invitation for queer BIPOC sapphics to gather softly\, casually\, and in community. Just blankets\, snacks\, laughter\, and conversations. Maybe some flirting\, dancing\, and playing.‹‹Come solo or with friends. Come overstimulated\, shy\, excited\, awkward\, soft\, tired\, chatty\, quiet. There is no “right” way to arrive.‹‹Liv and Amal (your “hosts”) have been craving more spaces where we don’t have to search for each other in handfuls among mostly white queer crowds. \n\n\n\nWe love queer community deeply\, and also know the particular exhale that happens when BIPOC sapphics gather together. The softness. The familiarity. The shared cultural nuance. The relief of not having to explain certain parts of ourselves. \n\n\n\nSo we thought
 what if we simply made the thing we’ve been longing for \n\n\n\n🌾 The Vibe + what to bring:Think easeful\, low-stress and pleasurable picnic.‹Bring a blanket if you can! Bring a snack and/or bevie\, enough for you + maybe 3 friends to share. \n\n\n\nIdeas: a dip + something to dip into it lol\, berries\, oranges\, watermelons\, other fruits\, chips\, sparkling water\, juice\, pastries\, store-bought or homemade snacks (literally whatever feels easy). And if elaborate is your easy\, go for it! haha \n\n\n\nIf the weather is giving rain and thunder\, or if it’s smoky\, we’ll gather at a secondary location\, please RSVP so that we can send you the address Monday morning). \n\n\n\nLooking forward to being together. 💐🌾 URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-bipoc-sapphic-picnic/ LOCATION:Major’s Hill Park\, Mackenzie Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1G8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Outdoors,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260707T131454Z CREATED:20260707T131409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T131454Z UID:10005358-1785063600-1785081600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Queerspora X Chez Nous - Community Reunion DESCRIPTION:This month\, MAX’s Queerspora session for queer newcomers is teaming up with the Chez Nous – African and Newcomer Pride festival. Join us at the Community Reunion for: \n\n\n\n Live Performances – live music\, drag\, spoken word\, and DJ sets Food – African and Caribbean food ‍ Community Fair – tables for organizations\, vendors\, artisans\, and mutual aid groups \n\n\n\nTo join us\, sign up through the form below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Chez Nous\n\n\n\nThis three-day celebration honors African and Newcomer queer and trans identities through performance\, community building\, and ballroom culture. It runs from July 24–26\, 2026\, in partnership with Kind Space\, the LGBTQIA+ Newcomer Program at Centretown Community Health Centre\, Touchgrass\, United in Pride\, and Pride is Political. \n\n\n\nAccessibility Notes\n\n\n\n\nMcNabb is accessible by public transit\n\n\n\nFree parking is available via 180 Percy Street entrance \n\n\n\nPlease walk with any personal supports to combat the summer weather (sunscreen\, water\, umbrellas\, hats\, etc)\n\n\n\nWashrooms are available inside the McNabb Recreational Centre. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queerspora-x-chez-nous-community-reunion/ LOCATION:McNabb Park\, 435 Bronson Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R 6J6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family friendly,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Outdoors,Pride,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260710T204331Z CREATED:20260710T204328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T204331Z UID:10005379-1784977200-1784995200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:West Side Pride Festival DESCRIPTION:West Side Pride is a daytime\, alcohol free family event for the West end LGBTQ+ communities featuring a:Stage performances all day longCommunity Fair with over 70 boothsA “Kids Can” Children’s AreaA fully shaded area\, free parking and indoor toilets URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/west-side-pride-festival-2/ LOCATION:Alexander Grove Park\, 10 Warner-Colpitts Ln\, Stittsville\, Ontario\, K2S 1V7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Pride,Stittsville ORGANIZER;CN="West Side Pride":MAILTO:westsidepridewsp@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260719T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260708T214412Z CREATED:20260708T214407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T214412Z UID:10005368-1784469600-1784480400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Bi's At The Beach DESCRIPTION:The penultimate official Capital Bi’s event! \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: bisexual+ babes\, snacks\, tunes\, shade\, playing mermaids\, more snacks\, hot bodies on full display (with sun protection)\, hydration\, even more snacks \n\n\n\nWho can come: literally anyone queer\, those who are in community with bisexuals\, kids\, lovers\, friends\, exes\, crushes đŸ§œâ€â™‚ïžđŸ‘đŸ’ŠđŸ«‚ \n\n\n\nWho can’t come: b!gots\, t€rfs\, grade A dripsđŸ™…â€â™€ïž \n\n\n\nNo rain date because we have gay audacity and packed schedules \n\n\n\nDM if you have any questions. Westboro Beach has accessible bathrooms and can be reached by transit. Don’t come if you are sick/symptomatic/recently exposed 💜 URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/bis-at-the-beach/ LOCATION:Westboro Beach\, 745 Kichi ZÄ«bÄ« MÄ«kan\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2A 4B1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Outdoors,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T220000 DTSTAMP:20260709T003457Z CREATED:20260709T003453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T003457Z UID:10005371-1784314800-1784325600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Chez Nous in Uncommon Spaces DESCRIPTION:Dancers to the front! \n\n\n\nWe’re kicking off Chez Nous early with a dance party at Bank & Waverley in Uncommon Spaces from 7pm to 10pm. This is a free\, outdoor\, all-ages party about community connecting on the dance floor to the rhythms and beats from across the African continent and throughout the diaspora.  \n\n\n\nLet’s be in joyful presence together\, move our bodies in whatever ways feel good\, and celebrate all aspects of our identities! \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY & LOGISTICAL NOTES\n\n\n\n\nThere is no specific washroom access available at Uncommon Spaces. There are restaurants on either side where the washroom facilities may potentially be used.\n\n\n\nThe dance party will take place within the Bank & Waverley Uncommon Spaces area which is set up directly on the paved road. Several seating options are available to the sides.\n\n\n\nExtra water will be available\, please bring a water bottle with you.\n\n\n\nMasks available\n\n\n\nNaloxone kits available\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanseurs\, au premier rang! \n\n\n\nNous donnons le coup d’envoi de Chez Nous en avant-heure avec une soirĂ©e dansante Ă  l’angle de Bank et Waverley\, Ă  Uncommon Spaces\, de 19 h Ă  22 h. Il s’agit d’une soirĂ©e gratuite en plein air\, ouverte Ă  tous les Ăąges\, qui vise Ă  crĂ©er des liens communautaires sur la piste de danse au son des rythmes et des beats provenant de tout le continent africain et de la diaspora. \n\n\n\nPartageons ensemble ce moment de joie\, bougeons nos corps comme bon nous semble et cĂ©lĂ©brons toutes les facettes de nos identitĂ©s ! \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITÉ ET INFORMATIONS PRATIQUES\n\n\n\n\nIl n’y a pas de toilettes spĂ©cifiques disponibles Ă  Uncommon Spaces. Des restaurants situĂ©s de part et d’autre du site permettent Ă©ventuellement d’utiliser leurs sanitaires.\n\n\n\nLa soirĂ©e dansante se dĂ©roulera dans l’espace Uncommon Spaces de Bank & Waverley\, amĂ©nagĂ© directement sur la chaussĂ©e. Plusieurs possibilitĂ©s de s’asseoir sont disponibles sur les cĂŽtĂ©s. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/chez-nous-in-uncommon-spaces/ LOCATION:Uncommon – Waverley & Bank\, Waverley St. and Bank St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1Y3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Nightlife,Ottawa,Outdoors,Parties END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260717T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260614T152511Z CREATED:20260614T152503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T152511Z UID:10005243-1784307600-1784480400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:BibliFest DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend of queer (and queer-allied!) fun and fundraising for the land!! Swims\, hangs\, live music\, dancing\, workshops\, hikes\, LARPing\, beautiful sunsets and fireflies at night~ \n\n\n\nThis is a fundraiser for Cooperative Biblioterre – an organization for people looking to build community through shared land\, mutual aid\, and collective stewardship. Cooperative Biblioterre offers a model for sharing lands\, buildings\, tools and resources that we refer to as a Land Library. \n\n\n\nAll funds raised will go towards supporting the co-op as we work toward our goals of building an affordable housing co-op\, putting Land Back into practice\, offering agricultural land opportunities to marginalized folks and protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat. \n\n\n\nYouth and children under 18 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nPROGRAMMING\n\n\n\nFriday evening LARPing led by Lukayo Estrella Saturday workshops 9:30am-5:30pm\, including Cyanotype Printing\, Plant Spirits 101 and more TBA! \n\n\n\nSaturday night dance party 6pm-2am6pm: DJ Bun Bun – queer sunny electropop7pm: Anachnid – Nervous system reset 8pm: Yolande Laroche – dance-y avant-pop 9pm: DJ Avenue – eclectic\, energetic\, world-wide 10:30pm: Cocoa Sly – modulations of the funk11:30pm: Kelcium – jackin’ house\, worldfusion 12am: Aphotik – Deep Dubstep / Bass Music 1am: catg.irl.1 – jungle dnb trance \n\n\n\nSunday Concert 11am-4pm Artists include Pudding Chomeur – heartbreaking country harmonies\, rtfct – beats & tunes produced primarily from found sounds & field recordings w/ improvised violin\, Dupil Collective – queer Filipino folk punk and poetry and more TBA! \n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY\n\n\n\nThe garden barn\, where most activities are happening\, is situated right next to the road. It has uneven terrain and no paved paths. The area for setting up tents will be slightly further away and include uneven\, bumpy terrain and narrow paths through grass to access. All events will be held outdoors. In case of rain\, several structures will allow for shelter. There will be some N95 masks on site. There are multiple outdoor bathrooms and an outdoor shower. If you are interested in coming and have accessibility needs please get in touch and we will try our best to meet them. Some indoor accommodations instead of camping available. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/biblifest/ LOCATION:Cooperative Biblioterre\, 169 Chemin Parent\, La Peche\, Quebec\, J0X 1A0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Quebec ORGANIZER;CN="Biblioterre":MAILTO:biblioterre@proton.me END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260621T164018Z CREATED:20260621T164016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T164018Z UID:10005261-1782651600-1782662400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Transmasc Picnic DESCRIPTION:Happy pride beautiful trans people!! Come to mooney’s bay park for an afternoon picnic đŸŒ» Feel free to bring food/beverage to share\, blankets\, crafts\, games\, soccer or frisbee if you have any\, and friends!! Starting at 1 pm on sunday\, june 28th – find us near the base of the big hill with the trans flag đŸłïžâ€âš§ïž if it rains we’ll move the picnic to the following sunday! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/transmasc-picnic/ LOCATION:Mooney’s Bay\, 2960 Riverside Dr.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1V 1H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Outdoors,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T200000 DTSTAMP:20260621T161918Z CREATED:20260621T161911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T161918Z UID:10005258-1782237600-1782244800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Grounded: A Nature Walk Series - Walk #1 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first event in this FREE summer series connecting you with nature in Ottawa. Explore\, learn and create with us! \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to experience a moment? From consciously experiencing nature through your five senses to physically capturing the moment itself\, this joint forest bathing and pinhole photography workshop offers an opportunity to explore your connection to the present moment. Participants will be guided through hand-on construction of their own pinhole cameras before embarking on a guided walk where we’ll explore the practice of Shinrin-yoku\, the Japanese art of immersing ourselves in nature through the senses. Come experience the restorative benefits of spending intentional time among trees and reconnect with the more-than-human world that surrounds us every day. After this walk\, participants will be encouraged to use their pinhole cameras to capture the experience through photographic means. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants are asked to bring their own small cardboard boxes (about the size that a cellphone comes in). Limited boxes will be available on site. In the case of technical difficulties\, a cyanotype workshop will be offered in place of pinhole photography. \n\n\n\nAbout your facilitators: \n\n\n\nEdie Olender (she/her) is an Ottawa based concert and event photographer. Growing up in a creative household\, she was given her first digital camera at the age of six. By age ten\, she started experimenting with film photography and has continued to pursue both digital and film throughout her university career. Though she spends her school days in a molecular biology laboratory\, this scientific background has given her an analytical eye for capturing detail and for experimenting with multimedia techniques ranging from cyanotypes to encaustic inkjet transfers. More broadly\, her photographic work focuses on capturing Ottawa nightlife and queer spaces\, highlighting feelings of community and identity.  \n\n\n\nDanielle Marquis (she/her) is a facilitator\, gardener\, and nature enthusiast with a passion for helping people reconnect to nature and themselves. Having spent many years studying and practicing yoga\, meditation\, and mindfulness practices\, Danielle creates experiences that invite participants to slow down\, cultivate presence\, and deepen their relationship with the natural world. In a culture that often centers productivity and perpetual growth\, Danielle is an advocate for rest and intentional living. Her approach blends reflection\, sensory awareness\, and a deeper appreciation for the living world around us. Danielle holds a postgraduate degree in Community Economic Development from Concordia University. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/grounded-a-nature-walk-series-walk-1/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Outdoors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T124805Z CREATED:20260617T124658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T124805Z UID:10005255-1781967600-1781980200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Swim DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lac Leamy for an afternoon of open-water swimming\, snacks and good company! \n\n\n\n📍 Meet at the picnic area at 3 p.m.🏊 Swim begins around 3:30 p.m.đŸ§ș Potluck-style social picnic around 5:30 p.m. — snacks provided \n\n\n\nThe water quality is good and\, while it feels cold at first\, it becomes fresh and comfortable after a few minutes. A wetsuit is recommended for anyone sensitive to the cold. \n\n\n\nWe’ll monitor the weather and may move the swim to Sunday if needed. **Check the Open Water Messenger group for the exact meeting spot\, weather updates and other logistics.** \n\n\n\nMembers and friends are welcome. Let us know if you’re joining through the link below! â˜€ïžđŸŒŠ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoignez-vous Ă  nous au lac Leamy pour un aprĂšs-midi de nage en eau libre\, de collations et de bon temps en bonne compagnie! \n\n\n\n📍 Rendez-vous Ă  l’aire de pique-nique Ă  15 h🏊 DĂ©but de la baignade vers 15 h 30đŸ§ș Pique-nique-partage vers 17 h 30 — des collations seront fournies \n\n\n\nLa qualitĂ© de l’eau est bonne. Elle est froide au dĂ©but\, mais devient fraĂźche et confortable aprĂšs quelques minutes. Une combinaison isothermique est recommandĂ©e pour les personnes plus sensibles au froid. \n\n\n\nNous surveillerons la mĂ©tĂ©o et pourrions reporter l’activitĂ© au dimanche au besoin. **Consultez le groupe Messenger Eau libre pour connaĂźtre le lieu exact du rendez-vous\, les mises Ă  jour mĂ©tĂ©o et les autres dĂ©tails logistiques.** \n\n\n\nLes membres et leurs ami·e·s sont les bienvenu·e·s. Dites-nous si vous comptez participer! â˜€ïžđŸŒŠ URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/summer-solstice-swim/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Quebec,Social,Sports and recreation ORGANIZER;CN="Rideau Speedeaus":MAILTO:info@rideauspeedeaus.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR