Venues that host communities

Major running store outlet in Ottawa with multiple locations, including central ones near Parliament Hill and Bank St. Community groups meet here for regular group runs on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Centrally located running store in Ottawa that serves as a hub for runners.

A community choir meets weekly here for rehearsals, offering encouragement and friendship to women from all walks of life regardless of musical background.

A library branch hosting monthly book club discussions where members chat about books from new genres in a relaxed setting.

A library branch offering cooking demonstrations and discussions for food enthusiasts, featuring cookbook testing sessions.

A French-language library branch welcoming francophones and francophiles of all generations to join a reading circle.

A library branch hosting monthly book club meetings in a relaxed atmosphere where neighbors discuss great books.

A library branch offering book club discussions on various titles in a friendly and relaxed environment, welcoming newcomers.

A library branch hosting monthly book club meetings where friends and neighbors discuss great books in a welcoming environment.

The main library branch hosting monthly book club sessions in room B125, where members discuss books in a relaxed setting.

A library branch hosting book club discussions where members gather to discuss titles and copies are available at the venue.

A library branch providing chess programs for children aged 7-12, with teen volunteers available to assist and engage young players.

A library branch hosting afternoon book club meetings where members read and discuss fiction and non-fiction books.

A library branch offering evening book club sessions for readers looking to escape into stories and discuss books.

A library branch hosting book club gatherings where members enjoy and discuss a wide variety of selected books.

A library branch hosting monthly book club meetings in a relaxed atmosphere where members share the enjoyment of good books.

A library branch hosting lively book club discussions on Wednesday mornings with a good-natured and engaging atmosphere.

A library branch hosting afternoon book club meetings in a relaxed setting where members discuss selected titles in person.

A library branch hosting book club meetings where members enjoy and discuss a wide variety of selected books.

One of Ottawa's oldest and largest chess clubs, hosting competitive and recreational play, tournaments, and exhibitions for members and drop-in players.

A social venue in Ottawa's Lowertown area where community groups meet for weekly chess tournaments, offering drinks and a casual atmosphere for players of all skill levels.

A martial arts studio in Ottawa, Illinois, offering Taekwondo, Hapkido, self-defense, and corporate training in a supportive, family-like environment that empowers students of all ages through discipline and personal growth.

The principal studio location for the Kanata Art Club, where classes, studios, and workshops take place. The venue supports artistic knowledge and skills for members at all levels.

An alternate location for some Kanata Art Club workshops, offering space for artistic activities and community engagement.

A meditation center located at 879 Somerset Street W. (near Preston) in Ottawa, offering teachings and hosting international festivals and retreats.

A community space for the Carleton Film Society to host weekly meetings, collaborative film projects, and screenings for students and movie lovers.

A pub hosting weekly trivia nights since 2006, welcoming teams for free play with prizes for winners.

A pub offering trivia nights on Mondays and Tuesdays, featuring team-based gameplay and seasonal prizes.

A pub hosting Monday trivia nights, providing a venue for teams to compete in trivia games.

A pub hosting Monday trivia nights, offering a space for teams to play and win prizes.

A pub hosting trivia nights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, welcoming teams for competitive gameplay.

A lounge hosting Tuesday trivia nights, providing a venue for teams to participate in trivia challenges.

A pub hosting Tuesday trivia nights, offering a space for teams to compete and win prizes.

A pub hosting trivia nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays, welcoming teams for free play with prizes.

A pub hosting trivia nights on Tuesdays and Sundays, providing a venue for teams to compete in trivia games.

A pub hosting Tuesday trivia nights, welcoming teams for competitive gameplay with prizes.

A pub hosting trivia nights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offering a space for teams to play and win prizes.

A pub hosting Wednesday trivia nights, welcoming teams for free play with prizes.

A pub hosting Wednesday trivia nights, providing a venue for teams to compete in trivia challenges.

A restaurant hosting Thursday trivia nights, welcoming teams for competitive gameplay with prizes.

A pub hosting Saturday trivia nights, offering a space for teams to play and win prizes.

A pub hosting Sunday trivia nights, welcoming teams for free play with prizes.

A pub hosting Sunday trivia nights, providing a venue for teams to compete in trivia games.

A pub in Ottawa hosting Trivia Hall of Fame trivia nights every Tuesday from May 12 to August 25, 2026, where teams compete for a Cameron Gift Card.

A library branch hosting drop-in chess and card game events for adults and children, providing a relaxed environment for community members to play games and meet others.

A library branch offering drop-in chess programs for adults and children, with game selections including Monopoly, chess, and other board games.

A library branch hosting open chess games for all skill levels in a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome.

A library branch hosting drop-in chess events for youth in a relaxed, informal environment, welcoming ages 8 to 18.

A library branch offering card games and board games including chess, with library staff available to help with rules and organization.

A library branch hosting drop-in chess and board game events for adults and youth, providing a space to play games and meet new people.

A downtown Ottawa church across from the Supreme Court that hosts the Rainbow Circle group, a welcoming community for LGBTQ individuals to discuss faith, sexuality, and share experiences through films, articles, and conversations.

A warm, welcoming, and inclusive Family Resource Centre that builds a strong sense of community for children, families, and caregivers through drop-in playgroup programs.

A community center offering drop-in playgroups, workshops, and resource libraries for families with children from birth to 6 years old, providing a safe space for social connection and learning.

A community hall hosting drop-in programs, Baby & Me groups, and resource libraries, serving as a gathering place for families and newcomers.

A church venue hosting drop-in programs and Baby & Me groups, offering a welcoming environment for families to connect and learn together.

A community center providing drop-in programs and Baby & Me groups, featuring accessible spaces for families to play, learn, and socialize.

An outdoor community center hosting rain-or-shine drop-in programs, offering a flexible space for families to engage in activities year-round.

A church venue hosting drop-in programs and Baby & Me groups, providing a supportive environment for families to connect and learn together.

A community center offering drop-in programs and Baby & Me groups, featuring accessible spaces for families to play, learn, and socialize.

A bookstore hosting a Storytime program focused on books and songs, providing a quiet space for families to engage in literacy activities.

A town hall hosting a Storytime program with activities extending from stories, offering a seasonal gathering space for families.

A community center in Bridlewood hosting drop-in programs and Baby & Me groups, featuring gym and multi-purpose rooms for family activities.

A community service center partnering with EarlyON to host multicultural newcomer drop-in playgroups, providing a safe space for new families to connect.

A not-for-profit organization providing social activities for older adults (50+) and seniors (65+) in the Ottawa area, featuring exercise classes, card groups, monthly luncheons, excursions, and support for community charities.

A warm, welcoming, inclusive church in Stittsville with a caring congregation of Christian faith, offering Sunday services, nursery, Sunday School, youth group, choir, social events, pastoral care, and a music ministry.

The Nepean Seniors Centre hosts community groups at the Nepean Sportsplex, where members can register at the Front Desk (Entrance 3) to join programs focused on health, fitness, and social activities.

A casual Saturday morning coffee social event where community members gather to discuss environmental topics like EVs and enjoy warm beverages.

Hosts the Ottawa Organic Farmers Market, providing a space for community engagement around sustainable food practices.

A community hall hosting monthly meetings for local groups, offering free parking for attendees.

A community centre hosting hands-on workshops on food preservation, meal budgeting, and reducing food waste.