Frontrunners
2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
A running and walking club for 2SLGBTQ+ community and friends in the National Capital Region, meeting Tuesday nights, Friday nights, and Saturday mornings (09:00 (spring, summer, fall); 09:30 (winter; from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March)) at 111 Lisgar Street, the rear entrance of City Hall.

Runs are held:

Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, after which we go for coffee (Routes)

Saturdays at 9:00 am (9:30 am from the first Saturday of December to the last Saturday of March inclusive), followed by breakfast (Routes)

Women’s 5km run

Fridays at 5:00 pm

This event is open to all who identify as women, female-identifying, non-binary, and Two-Spirit individuals

For more details, please email wmns@ottawafrontrunners.org

NOTICE: 2025 Gatineau runs — Saturdays, 10 May, 14 June, 12 July, 9 August, 13 September, and 11 October.

Cancellation of runs are rare, only owing to holidays and hazardous weather. When runs are cancelled, we post a notice on the site linked below and send an e-mail to members.

K1 Fr
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5M2, Canada
Ce mois-ci, nous vous invitons à découvrir les ressources disponibles à la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa. Nous allons découvrir ensemble comment y avoir accès et comment en profiter pleinement en tant que personne francophone.

Inscrivez-vous ci-dessous pour réserver votre place.

Frontrunners - Women's Run
2025-07-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario

Actively Vibing
2025-07-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 8N4, Canada
Ottawa! This summer, we’re keeping you booked, busy, and very much active! Yes, you’ve heard me🙂‍↕️

Join us this Saturday, July 5th for our first-ever Active Club session!Don’t worry, this isn’t your typical running club — it’s beginner-friendly fitness with a focus on fun, movement, and good vibes.

Big thanks to the City of Ottawa for their support in making this possible. While the sessions are free, always, one-time PWYC donations are welcome to help support the full summer planning. Just DM us if you’d like to contribute 🤎

📍 Where: Terry Fox Athletic Facility – 2960 Riverside Dr🕦 When: Every Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM💪 What: physical training and there’s barely any running! Just put on a gym fit, come train—or not… just come to chill and vibe with us ✨Places are limited so secure your spot via the link below🤎

Capital Bi's Beach Day
2025-07-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Westboro Beach, 745 Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 4B1, Canada
Next event coming in HOTTEST! 🥵

Saturday July 5: wear your cutest swimsuit, bring a snack to share, and get ready to spend the afternoon with your fave bi+ babes 🌞⛱️🩱

All ages! We will have a tent for some shade. Westboro Beach is easily accessed by bike/transit with accessible washrooms. Masks are optional for this outdoor event.

Sunday Afternoon Bear Walk
2025-07-06 14:30 - 15:40, 2025-07-13 14:30 - 15:40 | Ottawa / Gatineau Pathways, Ottawa, Canada
Join other gay and bisexual men (including gay and bi transmen) for a one hour walk every Sunday at 2:30pm. Locations vary each week and are posted to the website through the link below.

Spectrum
2025-07-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Youth Services Bureau, 147 Besserer St, Ottawa, K1N 6A7, Canada
Looking for a fun, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality, identity, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa!

Spectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location.

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.

Spectrum is also a safe space for youth to:

Meet new people

Engage in workshops and discussions

Access services like showers, laundry, computers, telephones

Get referrals

Access trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk

Just hang out!

Activities include:

An introduction to our space and expectations

A queer current events discussion

Activities

Access to snack during group, showers, laundry, harm reduction supplies, telephone, internet

Access to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre

A relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!

Contact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca

5-Pin Bowling
2025-07-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-14 18:30 - 20:00 | West Park Lanes, 1205 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2Z8, Canada
EVERYONE is welcome (please bring your friends!) to join us for a fun evening of 5-pin bowling at the West Park Lanes bowling alley at 1205 Wellington Street West. We play two games. The cost is $10.00, including shoe rental. It’s quite informal. You don’t have to join a team, just show up at West Park Lanes. Please come to the lanes early—at least 15 minutes early.

Quest to Climaxia
2025-07-08 17:30 - 22:00 | SAW, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N 7B9, Canada
Join us for a role-playing quest with games and education at SAW on July 8. We’ll have a complimentary dinner lined up to fuel you before the fantastical adventure begins. A full bar will be available for drinks to purchase.

The Quest

You and the citizens of the magical, utopian land of Climaxia learn that you’ve have been exposed to the Glitterot–a powerful, disease-spreading gem. Four diseases now wreak havoc on the Climaxians and their infrastructure: the magical structures begin to flicker, the wards are failing, and the once-prosperous crops are wilting.

You, a citizen of Climaxia, and your neighbours can overcome this mayhem, but you’ll have to work together. Register below and get ready for the hottest queer quest of the year!

Additional Details

SAW is a fully accessible venue.

This event includes themes of sexual health.

This is a free event.

QBC Bikepacking
2025-07-12 00:00 - 2025-07-13 23:59 | Manotick Lock Station / Long Island Locks, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 0V7, Canada
Join us July 12-13 for another great Bikepacking weekend!

This trip will be a 30km/day overnighter to the Manotick lock station, with pizza dinner provided. All while going a slower (15-20kmh) pace and no drop.

We will head out from Downtown Saturday afternoon and be home Sunday morning, with coffee and snack stops along the way. The route will take us on quiet country roads or ones with paved shoulders, and some pathway riding.

Cost is $25 for 1 night of camping and Saturday dinner. Spots are limited so sign up before the July 4th deadline through the link below.

Basic gear required: Bike, camping gear (Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag), food (Sunday breakfast and weekend snacks), a way to carry everything. (If you don’t have your own gear, we may have gear to loan, or you can check out the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library.)

If you have any questions about gear, feel free to message us or check the resource links in our instagram bio.

Out and About Saturdays
2025-07-12 09:30 - 14:30 | The Good Companions, 670 Albert Street
OSPN in partnership with The Good Companions is delighted to offer in person programming to our 55+ LGBTQ2+ community.

Join us every second and fourth Saturday of the month for a range of engaging activities, from educational workshops to social programming, all designed to foster connection, support, and enjoyment. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable, respected, and celebrate.

For more information on Out and About Saturdays programming, contact Sarah Rea at sarah@thegoodcompanions.ca.

Parking is available at the centre for $2.50 a day or $30.00 annually.

*Please Note: Individual financial restrictions will never be a barrier to accessing Out and About Saturdays or becoming a member of The Good Companions. Subsidies are available on a case-by-case basis.

Beach Skills & Drills: Reception/Side Out
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | RA Centre Beach Courts, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 7X7, Canada
Ready to take your beach volleyball skills to the next level? Join us for our Beach Skills and Drills Program led by James Battiston, former professional volleyball player and member of the Canadian Beach National Team. James has coached for several years with the Mavericks Volleyball Club as well as 15+ years at Madawaska Volleyball Camp.

Whether you’re new to beach volleyball or a seasoned player, we have something for you! Join us at the RA Centre on Saturday mornings where James will bring his expert guidance to teach you fundamentals or take you to the next level with specific skills.

For this session, we will focus on serve receive to attack. This will include working on passing/setting and attack strategies in a 2-on-2 setting. Game situation drills will provide opportunities to practice the transition from reception to attack and allow for live feedback. For this session, participants are expected to have basic ball control (being able to forearm or hand pass a ball to a target) to allow for meaningful rallies.

Drag Community Potluck and Swap
2025-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Frank Ryan Park, 950 Alpine Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 5R9, Canada
Want to hang out with drag folks outside of a show setting? Got some stuff that doesn’t fit you or your style anymore? Want to share some food and laughs? Come hang out with us in Frank Ryan Park on the 12th, starting at noon!

Please bring something to share, but it doesn’t have to be complicated — the only rule is no heating required, and ingredients available/listed. Also bring sunscreen/bug spray, and either a charging bank or fully charged phones!

ACCESSIBILITY INFO: The park has no steps but there is a gate at the front blocking the path – I’ll be calling the city to see about getting the keys and will update if I’m successful but sadly can make no promises. The same is true of the washrooms which are locked, but there are restaurants at the end of the street with public bathrooms. There is a gazebo with seating.

IndigiQueer Kinship Group
2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Kind Space, 400 Cooper St. suite 9001, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2N1, Canada
Welcome! This is a new group created for the Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Queer community here in Ottawa. This is a super exciting opportunity and we hope many of you are able to join our group! For the first meeting, we will be doing introductions, talking about the nature of the group, and do some painting and drawing while chatting! We will also have some snacks and drinks.

If you have any questions please reach out at sabrina@kindspace.ca

Group Description:

IndigiQueer Kinship Group is a peer support and social group for Two-Spirit and Queer Indigenous folk. Our group’s goal is to create a safe, welcoming and culturally inclusive environment where you can meet others who share similar backgrounds and experiences. We understand the importance of having spaces where Indigenous culture is celebrated, valued and respected. If you want to make new friends, find support from peers, or if you want to come and chill, our group offers a space where you can be yourself without judgment!

The IndigiQueer Kinship Group will run from 1-3 pm on the second Saturday of every month (with the exception of the first meeting).

Notes for Participants:

This group is open to anyone who identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+ and self-identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, we want this space to be available for people with varying lived experiences. While we are open to those reclaiming or navigating their culture, we will not tolerate any intentional false claims of Indigenous identity or pretendians. While we will not police identities at the IndigiQueer, we expect you to come in good faith, or you may be asked to leave.We are also open to participants inviting a non-indigenous family member, partner, spouse or kids, as long as they honour what the space is intended for.

This is a social and peer support group in a community center environment. This means no professional mental health, psychology, or therapy support is available during the group. As we are all going to be Indigenous and queer folk, we recognize the many historical and current traumas that our communities have gone through.We also know that we cannot talk about our successes without acknowledging our pain and oppression. However, we will ask that you try to refrain from bringing up any personal traumatic experiences during group discussions. When separate from the entire group, talking amongst yourselves, you will be able to discuss whatever you would like at your own discretion. This rule is to ensure that we do not re-trigger or cause secondary trauma to anyone participating in the group discussions. Talking about what we have gone through is so important, but this is a space to relax, and just be.

Note for Parents:

This group will allow you to bring your children if you do not have childcare options available. It is important to note that we will not be responsible for the entertainment or care for your children. We have toys and games available for them to use, however it is your responsibility to watch them. If you are bringing your children, please make sure to fill out this form again for them so we know how many people are attending.

Accessibility:

If you have any access needs please let us know!

Accessibility information can be found here: https://kindspace.ca/about/accessibility/

Activities:

We will have different activities each time we meet. It will most likely be crafts or games. But if you have any ideas of things or crafts you want to see included, please do not hesitate to let us know!

Bio of Facilitators:

Hello! My name is Sabrina, and I am 21 years old. I am an urban Inuk who has lived in Ottawa my entire life. When I was 4 years old I was adopted with my older sister into a primarily white family, which has resulted in our disconnection from the Inuit language, culture and community. In the past 5 years, I have been slowly reconnecting with my culture and with the Indigenous people in the community. I live with FASD, ADHD and anxiety. I love reading, cooking and baking. I am a Carleton University student currently in my third year of the Bachelor’s of Social Work program, with minors in Indigenous Studies, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. With this group, I hope to make new friends, connections and learn more about my Inuit culture, as well as other Indigenous cultures. I look forward to meeting you all, and hope to have lots of fun in this group!!

Bike Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Hey folks! Come on out and join us for our first ever bike scavenger hunt! And bring your friends! This event is ally friendly and kid friendly (as long as kids under 18 are supervised by an adult). We will meet at the Naval Reserve Monument at Dow’s Lake at 6pm.

❓What will this event look like? Teams (Minimum of 3 people, maximum of 7) will be given a series of clues and challenges to do within a 1.5 hour time frame. Each team to finish and get to the mystery end point gets entered to win a prize!

❓What if I don’t have a team? Show up a few minutes early, organizers will try and help you join another team!

❓Is this an intense scavenger hunt? No! It is meant to be a challenge but is meant to be fun, and maybe a little competitive. 1.5 hours maximum to complete. Those who complete all the clues get entered into a draw to win a prize for their team.

As with all QBC events, you must fill out a waiver to participate (link in instagram bio).

Queerspora
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Ontario
With all the parks and greenery, summers in Ottawa are beautiful.

For this month’s programming for queer newcomers, we’re having a picnic at Bronson Park. We’ll enjoy the outdoors, play some games, and get to know each other better.

We’ll have some snacks and games, but please also bring some if you’re able! You might also want to bring a picnic blanket and some sunscreen.

EVENT DETAILS🗓️ Tuesday, July 15⏰ 6:30PM📍 Bronson Park – on the corner of Bronson Ave. and Queen St.

Homo Phono Beats & Boards
2025-07-15 18:30 - 21:30 | The Grove, 18 Louisa St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1R6Y6, Canada
Homo Phono Beats & Boards!

We’re back with our pals at @thegrove613 to bring you something a bit more laid-back. DJ del Pilar will be spinning low decibel Afrohouse/beats, funk & RnB. We’ll provide some games – feel free to bring your own!

Tickets

Tickets are by donation with the following suggestions when deciding on how much to pay.

Regular price to cover costs = $20

Please pay less if you need to, including the option to pay $0.

Community Support Tickets: If you can support this event and community members who need to pay less than $20, please do! People who might be able to pay more would have a regular income that covers you and your families basic needs (housing, food, healthcare, transit, clothes). You may also have extra money to eat out and go on vacation. You might have inherited or recieved other family money and/or you make passive income through investments.

Bar with non-alcoholic drinks inc beer, cocktails, seltzers and more.

Accessing the space: If the outside doors are locked, buzz 2800 to get in. Check the QR code below to see a video on getting to the space!

This is a covid-safer event!N95 or equivalent are required. Some masks will be available for free at the door.

There is a CO2 monitor set up and accessible to check throughout the event. Our last games night didn’t go above 825.

The new Grove space is much bigger than the last one with 2 small windows that open, a central HVAC system, and high ceilings.

We will have at least 3 air purifiers running at max at all times.

18 Louisa does not have easy access to outside so we ask that you enjoy your drinks in the hall outside the main space.

Notes About The Grove

280-18 Louisa is on the 2nd floor of the building with elevator access. There are automatic doors on the outside of the building but the door to the studio is manual.

There are accessible washrooms on the 2nd floor. The (gendered) washrooms are shared with the whole floor but after hours it’s unlikely anyone else will be on site.

The studio is over 800 square feet of open space with an 11 ft ceiling

For seating, we have several options – White folding chairs (max 225lbs /102 kg static) Blue stacking chairs ( max 660lbs / 299.3 kg static) Brown couch (max 700lbs/317.5 kg static) Rustic brown stools (max 264.5lbs/ 120 kg static)

Pizza Night at Colonnade
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Colonnade Pizza, 280 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R7, Canada
Dinner the third Wednesday of every month at Colonnade Pizza (Metcalfe & Gilmour) 5:30PM. Remember keep our group growing – tell your friends!

So that we can save you a place, please RSVP to Claude at claude@claudejobin.com or by phone at 613.804.7979.

Queers & Beers Cornwall
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Rurban Brewing, 412 Cumberland St., Cornwall, Ontario, K6J 5C4, Canada
🍻🎶 Get ready for a fantastic evening! 🌈Join us for Queers & Beers, a highlight of Diversity Cornwall’s 10th Anniversary Pride Celebration!

This is a FREE event and no registration is required – just come as you are!

Enjoy an evening featuring live music by Soulpatch at our favourite brewery! Grab your merch for Pride, sit back and plan your group pics for the festival!

📍 Where: Rurban Brewing (412 Cumberland St, Cornwall, ON)⏰ When: July 17th | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

It’s the perfect opportunity to socialize, enjoy great music, and celebrate Pride with your community!

Ottawa Trans Library Youth Group
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ youth! Are you between the ages of 14-19 and interested in connecting with other Queer youth in your community? Drop into OTL’s Youth Group on April 18th between 6pm-8pm to make some new friends and learn more about our community. Meetings are casual and drop in, so you can stay for as long or as little as you would like. Expect a mix of discussion, low stakes activities, and free time to chat and connect. We will be meeting on the third Friday of each month, so if you can’t make this one we hope to see you in the future!

Art Hive
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Diversity Cornwall, 167 Pitt St., Cornwall, Ontario, K6J 3P5, Canada
Join us for a special Pride Week edition of Art Hive as part of Diversity Cornwall’s 10th Anniversary Pride Celebration! This is your chance to get crafty and contribute to the festive spirit!

We’ll be making signs for the festival, bracelets, buttons, and more! It’s a wonderful opportunity to tap into your inner artist, explore new mediums, and connect with community in a queer-affirming space.The session is facilitated by Student Therapist Lara (they/them), training in Art & Expressive Arts Therapy at WHEAT Institute.

📍 Where: 167 Pitt St, Cornwall, ON⏰ When: Friday, July 18th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

No registration required! All abilities welcome. All materials will be provided. Just bring your creative energy!
