Rideaus Speedeaus | Ottawa

Social Events

Eating Out

Of course after practice, swimmers are hungry so we go out to eat after the Friday and Sunday practices.

From September to December, we will meet for dinner at Lieutenant’s Pump on every first Friday of the month and at Tamis Café on every third Friday of the month. For those who do not attend the practice, aim to arrive at the restaurant for 8pm.

From September to December, we will meet for brunch at Fathers and Sons on every second Sunday of the month. For those not attending practice, aim to arrive at 1pm.

For all the other Fridays and Sundays, people will meet after practice upstairs and decide where they want to go.

Monthly Socials

On a regular basis other social events are organized from potluck dinners hosted at members' homes to going out for karaoke or playing pool or venturing out to a Sugar Shack.

Graduation Party

After the completion of each Learn to Swim Program a Graduation Party is held to celebrate the completion of the program. Everyone on the team is invited.

Swim Camps

We are planning to organize swim camps. Let us know if you are interested.

Community Links

We invite you to discover these other groups with whom we maintain friendly ties.

Gay Ottawa Volleyball

A group of people for the GLBT community who meet for fun nights of volleyball in the nation’s capital.

Lesbian Outdoor Group (LOG)

The Lesbian Outdoor Group (LOG) provides opportunities for lesbians in the Ottawa-Gatineau region to enjoy the great outdoors and to socialize indoors too! Members organize a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for the benefit of other members. In LOG, lesbians get together year-round for hikes in the Gatineau hills, potluck gatherings, snowshoe walks, a yearly picnic and even a warm-the-winter dance.

Ottawa Date Squares

The Ottawa Date Squares is a gay and lesbian friendly club open to everyone in the National Capital region and elsewhere who wishes to learn modern square dancing in a friendly, welcoming, sociable, fun and active setting. It actively participates in local, regional, national and international square dance events hosted by a variety of clubs and associations, both gay and straight.

Frontrunners Ottawa

A running and walking club for the GLBTQ+ community and friends in the National Capital Region.

Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus

Ottawa Gay Men's Chorus is a local, independent, charitable organization, the mission of which is to perform quality choral music and to contribute to the LGBTQ community.

Ottawa TimeOut Hiking Club

The Ottawa TimeOut Hiking Club is a hiking and snowshoeing club for members of the GLBT community and their friends. Trail destinations are mostly parks in Eastern Ontario and West Quebec ranging from nearby Gatineau Park to as far as the Adirondack Mountains in New York state. In winter, the club switches to snowshoes to continue exploring nature trails.

Ottawa Wolves Rugby Club

The Ottawa Wolves RFC is the first predominantly gay rugby team in the National Capital Region. The Wolves mission is to promote and encourage participation in the game of rugby among those who have traditionally been under-represented in the game, specifically the gay community.

Public Service Pride Network

A social environment to meet other civil servants in the National Capital Region. Meets the last Friday of every month, 5:00–7:00 pm. Venues rotate monthly throughout Ottawa and Gatineau (Hull sector).

Rainbow Rockers Curling League

Ottawa’s gay and lesbian curling league. Membership is open to all gays and lesbians in the Ottawa area with any level of curling ability, from a total rookie to a seasoned veteran. Individuals are welcome to join as a full member or as a spare.