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.

Winter Training is an event scheduled for March 1, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. Further details about the event are not provided in the content.

Taggart Parkes Family Clubhouse (1770 Heatherington)

Winter Training

A women’s winter rugby training program with eight sessions and no contact, suitable for beginners.

Join us for our winter training program! No previous rugby experience is required to participate. All 8 sessions and a 12 week non-contact registration included.

Winter Training - Men+ Session

A women’s winter rugby training program with no experience needed, including 8 sessions and a 12-week non-contact registration.

Weekly winter rugby training session for Ottawa Wolves members.

A women’s winter rugby training program with no experience required, including 8 sessions and a 12-week non-contact registration.

The Ottawa Wolves are hosting their Winter Training event on March 29, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. This event is part of their upcoming indoor training sessions aimed at recruiting and preparing players for the season.

A women's winter rugby training program with no prior experience needed, including eight sessions and a 12-week non-contact registration.

A women’s winter rugby training program with no experience needed, including eight sessions and a 12-week non-contact registration.

An event scheduled for April 15, 2026, with no specified start or end times. Additional details are not provided.

The Gilmour

Bruce house event

Dine out at participating restaurants and 25% of proceeds will be donated to support Bruce House and the vital work they do in our community. Your meal helps provide housing, food, and essential support to people living with HIV.

A Taste for Life

A charity dining event where a portion of proceeds supports housing and services for people living with HIV.

Board meeting

Regular practice session for Ottawa Wolves rugby team.

Practice

Join us for an exciting Ottawa Wolves game! Come support your local team and enjoy a thrilling match.

Ottawa Wolves Game

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.

Regular rugby practice session at Ken Steele Park.

Ottawa Wolves RFC

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May 2026

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June 2026

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Past events (last 90 days)

March 2026

Winter Training

Winter Training - Men+ Session

Winter Training

Winter Training - Men+ Session

Winter Training

April 2026

Winter Training - Men+ Session

Bruce house event

A Taste for Life

Board meeting

Practice

Ottawa Wolves Game

Practice Session

Practice Session

May 2026

Trivia and Jersey Sale

TRIVIA NIGHT

Board meeting

Practice

Practice

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