The Gay Ottawa Volleyball (GOV) league is a volunteer, non-profit volleyball league catered mainly to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and LGBTQ+ community within the National Capital Region. The league provides an inclusive and fun environment .

Gay Ottawa Volleyball

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 .

Lesbian Outdoor Group (LOG)

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 .

Ottawa Birdies

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 .

Ottawa Date Squares

Ottawa Frontrunners (OFR) is a running and walking club for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their friends in Ottawa. It is the National Capital chapter of the International Frontrunners, offering runs of various distances (typically 5–10 km) and welcoming runners of all abilities .

Ottawa Frontrunners

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 .

Ottawa Pride Hockey

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 .

Ottawa Queer Softball League

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 .

Ottawa TimeOut Hiking Club

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 Wolves RFC

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 .

Pride Capital Volleyball

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 .

Queer Bike Club Ottawa

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 .

Rainbow Rockers Curling League

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 .

Rideau Speedeaus Swimming Club

Ottawa

Ottawa's LGBTQ+ community is centered in Centretown, particularly along Bank Street, with a strong presence in the ByWard Market. Popular venues include Lookout Bar, Swizzles, and The Edge. Capital Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Ottawa's role as Canada's capital creates a unique queer community that includes government workers, activists, and cultural organizations.

Regular practice session for Ottawa Wolves players.

Practice Session

Test your knowledge on queer pop-culture, compete with friends, and help us raise some funds for our upcoming season! We’ll have a huge selection of previously game worn jerseys available for purchase. Stay tuned for more information on raffle prizes!

Montgomery Legion

Trivia and Jersey Sale

A fun quiz night about queer pop culture with a sale of vintage jerseys to support the community.

Help us raise some funds for a chance to win raffle prizes! Theme: Queer Pop-Culture. Maximum of 6 per team. Individuals will be placed in a team.

TRIVIA NIGHT

A trivia night fundraiser to support the Ottawa Wolves rugby team and start their season.

A scheduled board meeting for Ottawa Wolves members.

Board meeting

Regular rugby practice session at Ken Steele Park.

Ken Steele Park

Practice

The Women+ are kicking off the season with a match against the Ottawa Banshees on their club day.

Twin Elm Rugby Park (TERP)

Match Day - Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Banshees

A women's rugby match between Ottawa Wolves and Ottawa Banshees on club day.

Our first home match of the season is today! Come out and support the pack as we take on the Barrhaven Scottish & Petawawa Predators combo team!

Match day

A community rugby match where local teams will play their first home game of the season.

Match day - first double header of the season. Come out to support the Men+ side as they take on the Ottawa Beavers this afternoon!

Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Beavers

A rugby match between the Ottawa Wolves Men+ team and the Ottawa Beavers.

Match day for Round 3 against the Bytown Blues.

TERP

Match Day - Round 3 vs. Bytown Blues

A rugby match between Ottawa Wolves and the Bytown Blues.

Second and last matchup of the year against the Barrhaven Scottish & Petawawa Predators combo team!

Rowan's Pitch

Match day vs. Barrhaven Scottish & Petawawa Predators

A rugby match between Ottawa Wolves and Barrhaven Scottish.

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate Club Day on our home pitch! Expect an afternoon of rugby, community, and good vibes with two matches, food, drinks, merch, and plenty of fun.

Club Day 2026

A community rugby event with matches, food, drinks, merchandise, and good vibes.

The Jax will be firing up the grills, with all BBQ proceeds going to support their program. They’ll be cooking up burgers, hotdogs and popcorn!

Beyond the Pale Brewing Company

Club Day BBQ

Match day for Ottawa Wolves RFC. Come support the pack and celebrate this huge milestone with us!

Byward Market

Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Brockville Privateers

Match day against the Ottawa Banshees. Come out to our home pitch to support the pack!

Match day vs Ottawa Banshees

The Ottawa Wolves are recruiting for their indoor training sessions.

2024 Indoor Training

Join us at Ken Steele park and support the pack for our matchup against the Ottawa Ospreys!

Match Day - Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Ospreys

Heated rivalry themed fundraiser event organized by Ottawa Wolves RFC.

Trivia Night

Featuring performances by Lady Justice and Omari B. Johnson!

The Lookout Bar

Sapphic Night

A drag show featuring performances by Lady Justice and Omari B. Johnson.

Match day for Ottawa Wolves RFC against Lanark Highlanders and Brockville Privateers.

Oakfield Park

Match Day: Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Lanark Highlanders & Brockville Privateers

Join us for another round of trivia! Test your knowledge on Heated Rivalry, compete with friends, and help us raise some funds for our upcoming season! Stay tuned for more information on raffle prizes!

A community trivia night to test your knowledge and support the Ottawa Wolves RFC.

Heated Rivalry Themed Fundraiser. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes for our trivia night this Sunday! Let’s show them some love for supporting our event and helping us raise funds!

A trivia night fundraiser with a heated rivalry theme to support the community.

Come support the pack for our last home game of the regular season! The third-half is sponsored by bigrigbrewery.

Match day - Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Irish

A community rugby match between Ottawa Wolves RFC and Ottawa Irish.

Match day - back-to-back matchups against Lanark Highlanders and Brockville Privateers, with today's game at our home pitch. The third-half is sponsored by bigrigbrewery.

Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Lanark Highlanders & Brockville Privateers

A rugby match day featuring games between Ottawa Wolves RFC and Lanark Highlanders and Brockville Privateers at Ken Steele Park.

Join us this upcoming Sunday for another trivia fundraiser! Who will win bragging rights on being the ultimate Heated Rivalry fan?!

Ottawa Wolves RFC

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Upcoming events

July 2026

TRIVIA NIGHT

August 2026

Maxville 7s

Past events (last 90 days)

April 2026

Practice Session

Practice Session

May 2026

Trivia and Jersey Sale

TRIVIA NIGHT

Board meeting

Practice

Practice

Match Day - Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Banshees

Practice

Match day

Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Beavers

June 2026

Practice

Match Day - Round 3 vs. Bytown Blues

Match day vs. Barrhaven Scottish & Petawawa Predators

Club Day 2026

Club Day BBQ

Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Brockville Privateers

Match day vs Ottawa Banshees

July 2026

2024 Indoor Training

Practice

Match Day - Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Ospreys

Practice

Board meeting

Trivia Night

Sapphic Night

Match Day: Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Lanark Highlanders & Brockville Privateers

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Practice

Practice

Match day - Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Ottawa Irish

Ottawa Wolves RFC vs. Lanark Highlanders & Brockville Privateers

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