WELCOME TO OTTAWABABEL! OVERVIEW In Ottawa we have lots of Meetup groups dedicated to one particular language or where Meetups take place in coffee shops or parks.  OttawaBabel aims to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere in a bar environment where speakers of many different languages can come together to practice speaking a different language in a real-world context with real people and make new friends with people from all over the world for FREE! Since our gatherings take place in a bar, ther …

Dear Friends Throughout history and across all cultures, there has always been a thread of authenticity  woven through all great works of art, literature, philosophies, religions and science. It is the thread of Truth as it was discovered, experienced and kept alive  by sages from antiquity to present, in all traditions. The verbal message they conveyed may differ from one language to another, from one tradition to another, but its essence has always been the same. We all share the same Heart, t …

Have you heard of Louise Hay yet? The You Can Heal Your Life® workshops show you easy and quick ways to manifest the life you are looking for. It can produce amazing results in your romantic, financial, work and family life. Why is this different from any other technique out there? Heal Your Life works at the core of the issue, whenever in your past this could have begun, YET it empowers you to know that the power is in the present. It gives you the resources to make real changes that last! I …

Welcome to the Ottawa-Gatineau Running and Outdoor Fitness Meet-Up group! Ottawa Gatineau area is a wonderful place to live for those who love the great outdoors. Vast green spaces and extensive trail networks make the capital city a particularly favourable spot to outdoor enthusiasts. But for those new to the area or new to outdoor fitness, attempting to find one’s place within a seemingly endless array of opportunity can prove a daunting undertaking. At the same time, those familiar and comfo …

My goal is to build an Adventure Racing(AR) community in the greater Ottawa area.  I want this group to become a great place to find training buddies, teammates and skill training opportunities.  And just maybe, give people the opportunity to make life long friendships by suffering through some tough races together. My emphasis for the group is on building a community. This is *NOT* a "shop for an event to keep me busy for a day" meetup group. This is for people who are curious about adventure …

In 2004  I was diagnosed with Celiac disease and put myself on a mission to create gluten-free food that tasted like the real deal.  In 2011 - after 5 years of teaching g/f cooking and many failures and successes later, I formed the group - "The Joy of Gluten Free".  Originally the group met in my home and we chatted and discussed Celiac issues (outside the normal stuff - things like how you manage family members, diet, other health related issues) and ate dessert - something that was not easily …

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 …

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 …

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! …

Extraordinary Living Ottawa meets to learn and apply effective strategies for creating conscious change and growth in ordinary lives. It was started to bring people together in community to raise awareness of the choices they can make to build the lives of their dreams. People ready to take action, raise their standards, and do what it takes to bring what they want into their lives, will love the wisdom shared in this group.

IS THIS FOR YOU? Do you have a passion for 'green' living? Ever thought about building your own home according to natural principles? Interested in Permaculture? Tempted by the possibility of getting your power from renewable energy sources? Have you ever considered the idea of living off-grid? Or, are you simply in love with Earthships and want to know as much as you can? If any of these stir up a familiar longing, then this is for you. WHAT WILL WE DO? We'll put our heads together and learn ab …

The Ottawa Skeptics aim to promote the use of the scientific method, critical thinking and rational thought in our community. Ottawa Skeptics supports high standards of scientific integrity, academic freedom and the free exchange of ideas. We have one bias: Science is the best method for determining objective truth. Please contact us if you have any questions or information about local strange occurrences or claims. We enjoy researching and answering people's questions about the paranormal, cons …

A group for women looking for like-minded travel companions. We'll get together and identify exciting destinations, do the planning, then, because we're Canadian, we'll "take off, eh?" . Some destinations on my list: New Zealand, France, Scotland.

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 …

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 …

Samba Ottawa, is the city’s only bateria (percussion band) and Samba School. Operating out of the Old Town Hall in Ottawa East on Main Street at Hawthorne Street, in partnership with the Community Activities Group (CAG), Samba Ottawa is not just a band but also a community of adults of all ages with a passion for Brazilian percussion, rhythm, music, and culture. Formed in June 2000, the group has played more than 200 performances and parades including numerous TV appearances and workshops. Many …

We are an educational group organized by St. Paul University and Capital Choice Counselling Group (CCCG). We meet once a month (on the last Friday of the month). The object of our meetings it to learn how to make our lives a better place through educating ourselves about varied topics of life. The seminars are very friendly. We invite experts to share their expertise with us. We invite everyone to participate in a discussion. Our interests are relationships, psychological health, education, and …

The goal of the Ottawa and Gatineau Gamers Group is to provide a place where the region’s RPG enthusiasts can come together to share our passion for gaming, find a place to play, and meet new friends. We have members into everything from playing with pen & paper, to PC & console games including MMORPGs, to miniatures and cards, to even LARPS. So join up and get involved no matter the type of gaming you love.

Meet other local people who love poetry and mythology - to share poems from your favourite poets or share your own work, and have fun! We also read mythology and discuss. We learn from this wonderful stories and the wisdom they carry within, and share our thoughts.

Queer Women Ottawa is a social group for lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, curious, allied, and alternative lifestyle transgender and cisgender women. We welcome women of all age groups, lifestyles, marital statuses, race, etc – in short we welcome women from all walks of life, and the more the merrier. We host events in Ottawa (Ontario) on a regular basis and we encourage all queer or queer-friendly women to attend. Our events are a platform to building friendships, a network, and possibly find tha …

The Ottawa GoGeomatics Group meets each month to talk about jobs and business opportunities in Ottawa. As well we all just love to talk surveying, GIS and remote sensing. It’s a informal get together where we have a pint and and network. You will meet professionals, students, business owners, entrepreneurs, and recruiters at these events. They have no cost and no formal structure. We just get together. Local Ottawa Geomatics businesses come to network and even look for candidates at these social …

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 …

Welcome to our Ontario region Wild Women group! We are a bunch of women from around Ontario who love to play, travel and adventure in the outdoors! We welcome women from every walk of life and believe in creating adventures that are fun, save and inclusive. If you are interested in meeting others to kayak, canoe, hike and cycling with, are already a seasoned adventurer or would like to learn from the ground up, this might just be the group for you! Sometimes we will do fun things in the city s …

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 …

Hoping to find athletes/people with healthy life style that have passion and love to any type of sports/activities to get together and have fun :D

General disscusion on anything mortgage and real estate related Some examples include : What do you need to get pre-approved on a mortgage: How to fix up my credit score: How to come up with a downpayment: Do I go variable or fixed: Also special topics concerning debt restructuring. I Help Home Owners restructure debt using the equity in their homes. Allowing them to breath easier and enjoy life. Home owners with a minimum 5 % equity in their home,who would love to learn how to save interest on …

Hi there, outdoorsy Ottawa ladies! This group is for women interested in getting outside, fresh air and making/following tracks in the snow... while socializing and meeting other outdoor gals. And if we can find and share trail ideas along the way - even better! I recently moved here from Montana with my fella and pooch, and would love to find some like-minded women who like bluebird days, fresh powder, and making tracks... My priority with this group is xc skiing, but depending on response rate …

To bring together like minded individuals who value the quality of their life and are  enthusiastic about enhancing their own and others Health, Wellness and or Fitness