Gay Ottawa Events

Address: 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7, Canada

• Historic 5-star Fairmont hotel built in 1912 beside Parliament Hill.
• Iconic castle-style landmark overlooking the Rideau Canal locks.
• Elegant grand-hotel interiors with traditional lounges and restaurants.
• Short walk to the ByWard Market entertainment district.
• Close to Ottawa gay nightlife with bars within a 10 minute walk.
• One of the city’s most recognisable and historic luxury hotels.
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Address: 101 Lyon St N, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9, Canada

• Modern 4-star downtown hotel in Ottawa’s Place de Ville complex.
• Large contemporary tower with city views and modern rooms.
• Close to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and major museums.
• Connected directly to the Lyon LRT station for easy transport.
• Around a 15-20 minute walk to Ottawa’s gay nightlife areas.
• Convenient base for exploring downtown rather than nightlife.
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Address: 100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8, Canada

• Historic downtown Ottawa hotel overlooking Confederation Park.
• Classic landmark property with traditional interiors and local history.
• Short walk to Parliament Hill, the National Arts Centre.
• About a 10 minute walk to the ByWard Market entertainment district.
• Gay nightlife in Ottawa is reachable on foot from the hotel.
• Convenient central base for sightseeing and evenings out in the city.
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Address: 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4, Canada

• Large modern downtown hotel overlooking the Rideau Canal.
• Connected directly to the Rideau Centre shopping mall.
• Short walk to Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s major attractions.
• Located just minutes from the ByWard Market entertainment district.
• Ottawa gay nightlife is reachable on foot in about 10 minutes.
• Convenient central base for sightseeing, shopping and evenings out.
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Address: 41 York St, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7, Canada

• A gay bar located in Ottawa’s busy ByWard Market district.
• Second-floor venue with a balcony overlooking York Street.
• Known locally for drag shows, karaoke and themed party nights.
• Compact dance floor that fills quickly on busy weekends.
• Long-running LGBTQ+ venue popular with locals and visitors.
• Open: Tue-Thu 7pm-2am, Fri-Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 3pm-11pm
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Address: 246 Queen St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5, Canada

• Gay bar and LGBTQ+ community venue in downtown Ottawa.
• Located on Queen Street away from the ByWard Market bar strip.
• Known for karaoke, comedy nights and frequent drag shows.
• Small stage and event calendar shape the bar’s atmosphere.
• Popular local hangout with a relaxed neighbourhood feel.
• Open: Mon 7pm-12am Wed-Fri 4pm-2am
• Sat 7pm-2am Sun 5pm-2am
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Address: 323 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K2P 0J8, Canada

• Gay bar in Centretown on Somerset Street West.
• Known for themed nights, karaoke, drag, and bear events.
• Serpentine bar and front patio give it its own shape.
• Feels more like a village pub than a polished club.
• A local Ottawa spot with a scruffier community edge.
• Open: Sun-Thu 2pm-12am, Fri-Sat 2pm-2am
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