How to Get Involved in Capital Pride Ottawa: April 2026 Guide

A 2SLGBTQIA+ community centre in Ottawa offering resources, events, social and educational programming. Founded in 1984 (formerly Pink Triangle Services), Kind Space provides peer support groups, youth programs like Café Q and Queer Trans Youth, and a physical space for community gathering.

A community-based health and wellness organization serving queer, trans, and non-binary people in the National Capital Region since 2002. MAX offers social and support programs, harm reduction services, sexual health education, and community events.

A volunteer-run grassroots community project committed to connecting LGBTQ+ folks to Ottawa's queer and trans cultures, organizations, and issues. A community space for connecting, getting together, and amplifying Ottawa's LGBTQ+ happenings.

A community library and social space for trans and gender non-conforming people in Ottawa. Features a lending library of trans and gender-diverse books, a small Ottawa trans archives, and hosts regular events including book launches and board game nights.

A volunteer-run network of LGBTQ+ seniors (50+) and allies formed in 2008. OSPN is committed to creating safe, LGBT-positive seniors' services, programs, and residential environments through education, advocacy, and outreach.

A charitable organization based in Ottawa that helps children, youth, and families from 2SLGBTQ+ communities thrive. Founded in 2004, Ten Oaks offers affirming summer camp programs (Camp Ten Oaks, Camp Lifting Leaves), Families in Transition support groups, and community programming.

A support group for parents, families, friends, and spouses of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Ottawa. Part of the national pflag Canada network, providing peer support, education, and advocacy.

An organization for 2SLGBT+ francophones in Ontario and outside of Quebec. Franco Queer offers services for migrants and newcomers, social spaces, and community-building activities for French-speaking queer communities.

Supports and sponsors LGBTQI+ refugees through volunteer-led sponsor groups, advocacy, community building, and outreach. Helps LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers arrive and thrive in Eastern Ontario.

Unites 2SLGBTQ+ employees of the Government of Canada across the country. Provides a social environment to meet other civil servants in the National Capital Region and advocates for inclusive federal workplaces.

An arts collective of Ottawa-based arts professionals working to heighten LGBTQ2S+/queer artistic activity and broaden intersectional discourse through increased visibility and programming opportunities for under-represented queer-identified artists.

A social networking forum for queer and trans people of colour building solidarity in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Creates an inclusive community space for QTPOC++ to connect for social events, walks, and community gatherings.

The Ottawa Queer Softball League (OQSL) is a vibrant recreational Ottawa-based softball league for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and their allies, dedicated to fostering skill development in a fun, secure, and social environment, welcoming players of all skill levels .

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 .

Queer Bike Club Ottawa is an all-genders LGBTQ+ social cycling club based in Ottawa. It organizes group rides and bikepacking events to connect queer riders and allies in the capital .

The Ottawa Rideau Speedeaus is an inclusive masters swim club primarily for 2SLGBTQ+ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, queer, Two-Spirit) swimmers but welcoming all. It helps members reach their swimming goals (recreation, fitness, or competition) with lanes organized by ability, from beginners to seasoned competitors, in a supportive environment .

Ottawa Pride Hockey is an inclusive hockey club in Ottawa, founded and run by queer and trans individuals. It promotes a safe space for LGBTQ+ players of all skill levels, welcoming both beginners and seasoned players alike .

Rainbow Rockers Curling League has been Ottawa’s gay and lesbian friendly curling league for over 20 years. Beginning with 32 players, the league now has around 30 teams that play multiple days a week during their season .

The Ottawa Wolves RFC is a rugby football club founded in 2008 with the mission to promote and encourage participation in rugby among those who have traditionally been under-represented in the game. The team is predominantly made up of LGBTQA+ members but is diverse and inclusive of everyone .

Ottawa Birdies is an Ottawa badminton club founded in 2022 that aims to create a welcoming, inclusive community for players of all skill levels. The club emphasizes staying active, having fun, and building camaraderie through badminton .

The Ottawa TimeOut Hiking Club is a hiking and snowshoeing club for members of the LGBT community and their friends. Trail destinations are mostly parks in Eastern Ontario and West Quebec (from nearby Gatineau Park to as far as the Adirondack Mountains), with events from May to October and snowshoe outings in winter .

The Ottawa Date Squares is a gay and lesbian friendly club open to everyone who wishes to learn modern square dancing in a friendly, welcoming, sociable, fun and active setting .

Lesbian Outdoor Group (LOG) provides opportunities for LGBT women in the Ottawa-Gatineau region to enjoy the great outdoors and socialize indoors. Members organize a wide variety of activities (year-round hikes, snowshoe walks, potlucks, dances, etc.) to connect the community .