Welcome to Ottawa Professional Entreneur Networking for Business (OPEN4Business) The Purpose of this group is to allow entrepreneurs, professionals & Socialites in the Ottawa area exchange business ideas, strategies, share testimonials, and success stories. We will be organizing monthly networking events at various locations in Ottawa to help our group members network with other business owners and create synergies. We would also like to create a network of professionals and entrepreneurs that a …

Have fun meeting people more like you. Help build our community of singles, by participating in our events. We only want participants.  By joining, you agree to sign-up today for an event or two or even propose one that you want to help host. Event organizers welcome too. Since December 10, 2007 we have brought together thousands of highly active singles through nearly a thousand events, to experience new things and meet new people.  Truly, we are a club that makes married friends jealous of our …

Come on out and meet new people over food and drinks! We explore the many restaurants in the Ottawa/Gatineau area: from hot-spots to holes-in-the-wall; from casual dining to fine dining; ethnic as well as North American. We also check out local events that include food and drink, such as ethnic cultural festivals, foodie events, and food-and-wine shows. But, most importantly of all, the idea of this group is to have fun, share some great dining experiences, and meet some new friends. The people …

Whether you are new to Ottawa, looking to expand your social network or just looking for things to do in the Ottawa area, Yasoo.ca is THE place to have fun, meet, and socialize with new friends. We have many different activities scheduled each week including a pool league and a trivia league, hiking events, movie nights, wine tasting events, sporting events and much more. What we are: We cater to active, social people who are around 25-40 years old looking for interesting things to do in the Ott …

If you have a passion for adventure, adrenaline and trying new things, you are in the right spot! This group will do all sorts of different adventure activities all year round. If you're new to town, looking to meet other adults with an adventurous spirit, if your friends aren't as passionate about adventure sports as you are, if you're looking to try new things and meet new people, welcome to Adventure Sports and Cultural Events for Adults! On the roster we plan to go out and ski, snowboard, lo …

ADVAITA is an eclectic group of friends interested in meditation, yoga, enlightenment, self realization, non duality teachings (Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism). Francis Lucille, a long time friend and student of Jean Klein, is a spiritual teacher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition. There are 7 week long retreats every year and meetings every week at his home in Temecula, California. There are also retreats in Tampa (Florida), Paris (France), Barcelona (Spain), Munich (Germany) and S …

While we are a book club, our Meetups tend to focus on the beer drinking aspect! You are encouraged to read the book, but if you're not able to in time, feel free to come and join the conversation - it's always entertaining! We've created a relaxed and informal atmosphere... just an opportunity to discuss some great reads and meet some new people.

Restaurants. Theatre. Movies - foreign and domestic. Art. Comedy. Festivals. Music - all genres. Multicultural. History. Books. & lots more stuff! Come join us for an epic 2013!  Expand your network outside work or school while checking out a variety of restaurants in Ottawa/Gatineau or experiencing the local arts, culture & entertainment scene! Arts & Culture Junkies of Ottawa is an independent social-networking community for awesome and enthusiastic people like you who are interested in taking …

This MeetUp site is intended to share info about RACCC, and to encourage interested paddlers in the Ottawa area to join the RACCC. Note: Go to www.raccc.ca official membership page, to join the RACCC ! Then....come paddle with us! Ottawa is in the middle of canoeing paradise! Beautiful parks like Gatineau, Algonquin, La Verendrye, Frontenac, Mattawa and Bon Echo as well as the Ottawa, Madawaska, Petawawa, Rideau Rivers (and many other) are all within a short drive. Come and explore these and ot …

Welcome to Lost 'N Found - The Ottawa Group for Depression. This meetup group was founded to help us all deal with this illness and make new friends. Please join us for meetings where you don't need to pretend to be happy, and can be in the company of people who understand what you are going through.

Let's paint the town red! Or pink... My main goal for this group is to create the largest, most exciting, young ladies social group in the city with the best meetups as well as perks from local businesses around Ottawa.  We are looking for friendly, socially active members! Why join a social group if your not going to come out and be social? I am opening up the site for members to suggest meetups, and we love to get feedback from the members through group reviews or by rating events you attend! …

Hi there! Welcome to Flash Mob Volunteering! Do you want to meet other people where you'll be engaged in meaningful, inclusive and *fun* activities which make a difference where you live? You do? Then you've found the right place! The idea is simple: We meet at a local event, fundraiser, organization or agency, roll up our sleeves, and then volunteer. That's it! Simple, eh? Our group is aimed at creating a place for like-minded people to meet while helping their community. Bring yourself, your f …

Strangers are just friends waiting to happen!  This group is geared towards people who are looking for new unconventional ways to meet others! One of the worst feelings a single person can have is going home after a hard day of work, only to find themselves sitting on the couch watching Entourage or re-runs of Friends. Meetup has so many groups catering to all types of people and interests! There is no excuse to be sitting alone during your free time, unless you really want to!  This group is fo …

The Ottawa Reenactment Group is for those interested in history and bringing the past to life regardless of period. You might be interested in representing a member of the military (musket or music) or a civilian of a specific period. If you have ever wanted to be someone from the past then this group is for you. "Historical reenactment is an educational activity in which participants attempt to recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. This may be as narrow as a specific moment fro …

We plan to provide events that would encourage the most number of members to attend. Whether you are single, married, workaholic, retired, or a student, everyone is welcome to join the events. We believe in the concept that every individual deserves to have some fun and enjoy what life has to offer. After all, life is short, so we should make the most out of it. The intention of this meetup group is to give members the opportunity to connect with other members and provide the opportunity to sha …

Are you single? Looking for fun things to do? new friends to make? new romance? You've come to the right place! My experience of over 15 years in organizing parties and other events clearly shows that people enjoy themselves most at a party where there is a mix of their own friends and new faces. The best way to take part in our events is to come with a small group of friends. There are a few reasons for that: You are not just a visitor at the party, but an organizer of your own group. You beco …

This is a group for women who would like to take time to make new friends, socialize, and discuss books and movies. We'll have monthly book chats and see a variety of movies based on books, and maybe other movies, too!  The group is centrally located and will meet at locations in Ottawa Centre/Ottawa South. If you would like to apply to join, please include a current photo of yourself in your profile, so that we can recognize you at events.

Dance Party Mixers and Cocktail events around Ottawa to make new friends. A party mixer for the 30'and 40's something with popular dance music, cocktails and special occasions/fundraisers. A place outside of the dance bar scene. Open to singles, couples, friends.  Come be a Mixie!

Are you seeking to further expand your friendships? We seek to bring together "foodies" for small-sized casual get togethers at Ottawa cafés, bistros and/or restaurants with great food, which may also include desserts. We also invite singles who may be seeking singles-oriented events. E-mail us for more information.

Happy New Year Ladies! Welcome to WomenzWhirl Ottawa, a social networking community for women. Women love to socialize, collaborate, and support each other, and WomenzWhirl provides exactly that for women.  Events organized would be great for the woman that loves to share, inspire, chitchat and make new friends; the woman that loves to read and acquire knowledge; the woman that loves to shop and budget; or the woman that is amazingly creative and want to connect with like-minded females. WomenzW …

This group is for anyone interested in playing darts and it welcomes all skill levels! I started this group as a way for people to find other people who also enjoy playing darts. My love for the sport began a few years back. I would get together with some buddies after work. We would go to a local pub, grab some pints, and throw some darts. It became known as our "Oak 'n Darts" night. I want to continue on these dart nights, but expand it to other people who may be interested in learning or play …

Welcome Ladies! The goal of this group is to create a space where young women of Ottawa can meet each other, mix and mingle with other liked minded females, have some girl laughs, make new friends, socialize and network. We will have social networking mixers while munching on some delicious food and having a blast!! This will take place once a month. We can also have regular events depending and based on your interests, suggestions and involvement. So come out; mingle and have fun while making s …

GIRL GONE INTERNATIONAL AT A GLANCE Global. Lifestyle. Online. Magazine. Community. Events. www.girlgoneinternational.com - check it out, join the global community for free, read our gorgeous glossy free online magazine written for, about by girls living abroad all over the world. Hailley and Kristina are Ottawa's Community Managers. The group is for young women in their 20s and 30s living 'abroad' in Ottawa, girls who love to travel or recently returning from time overseas. Join the Ottawa GGI …

Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech So …

This group is about making new girlfriends, enjoying good food and drink and exploring Ottawa in the company of some great ladies! It is both for newcomers and those who have been in Ottawa a while. It is specifically geared towards women who are between 25-35 years old, down-to-earth, friendly and professionals or students. Anyone who fits this description is encouraged to join. We hope to provide a supportive, drama-free environment for women to socialize in, enjoy the city and forge new frien …

Friends of Kettle Island is a group that aims to protect this urban natural greenspace by promoting its recreational use throughout the year. In time, we hope that promote its protection as a National Urban Park. You will have the satisfaction of having been one of the first sponsors of this vision. Employing a use it or lose it approach, we encourage people to join our tours of the island by canoe, kayak, rowing shell, sailboat, snowshoe, skates, and skis. It's tall trees, splendid beaches, and …

Are you new to Ottawa?  Do you seek to explore wine and food related activities in our nation's capital?  We bring together singles who seek to explore wine tasting and food related activities in Ottawa while also expanding friendships.

Canoeing is a great opportunity to meet new people to share nature, fitness, and adventure. It's the Canadian way to celebrate summer. To help more people connect and develop their outdoors skills, I run guided canoe trips that double as paddling and canoe camping instruction clinics.  This is the best and cheapest way to learn, improve your skills, have fun, and develop your group of canoe tripping buddies. Make 2013 the year you really get out in a boat. My full service guiding includes trip p …