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Ottawa Winter Pride 2026
Ottawa is awash with rainbows in February as part of the Winterlude celebrations.
Ottawa Winter Pride 2026
Ottawa is awash with rainbows in February as part of the Winterlude celebrations, bringing a touch of sparkle to the annual winter festival.
- Stay close to the Winter Pride events at The Metcalfe Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, located close to all the Winterlude celebrations, with tastefully decorated rooms and suites, highly-rated breakfasts and complimentary hot chocolate, yum!
The Events
- Awaiting Dates – Ottawa is home to some unique Winter festivals during Winterlude, a three-week series of events, parties, ice sculptures, skating and snow sports. Wintepride events typically take place on the first weekend of the event.
- This year’s WinterPride program revolves around activities in ByWard Public Market.
Winter Pride Market
- Proudly Made: – From 5 pm to 8 pm at 60 ByWard Market – Explore a curated selection of queer owned businesses offering unique products and services. A wintery village of cabins in the heart of the Market.
- Followed by DJ Del Pilar: – From 5 pm – Groove to the beats of high energy and celebrate with the community as part of Winterlude 2025.
Drag on Ice
- Awaiting dates – The Synthetic Ice Rink on Willian Street – Enjoy dazzling performances and skate alongside talented local Drag Artists.
- Drag performances: 5pm, 6pm & 7pm! Public Skate with the Stars: 5:20pm, 6:20pm; 7:20pm! These are quick 20 minute shows – so come on time!
Family Pride on Sparks
- Awaiting dates – A Family Pride brunch served at Nates Deli, on Sparks Street to celebrate life, inclusivity, love and diversity during Winterlude.
- Le Germain Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, with spacious rooms, a modern gym and perfect location. It is just steps from all the shows and events on Sparks Street.
Sparks Street
- Sparks Street was converted into an outdoor pedestrian street in 1967, making it the earliest such street or mall in Canada.
- The street runs from Elgin Street east to Bronson Avenue, one block south of Parliament Hill and is home to unique shops and bustling restaurants.
- Check out the top hotels close to Sparks Street, one of the top shopping streets in Ottawa.
Recommended Hotels in Ottawa
We have found hotels with good reviews that keep you close to all the action,
Fairmont Chateau, The Westin, The Metcalfe Hotel, The Business Inn
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Fairmont Chateau is where we
stay in Ottawa, close to the gay bars.
Official Website
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Gay Map of Ottawa
The Ottawa gay scene is is quite small and its easy to get from one bar to another
1 Rideau Street, K1N 8S7 Ottawa, Canada
Featuring an indoor pool, this historic hotel is located in central Ottawa, adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and Rideau Canal. It features elegant dining options and spacious rooms with a flat-screen cable TV.
Tea- and coffee-making facilities and a minibar are standard in every classically furnished room at Chateau Laurier Fairmont. All rooms include a work desk and windows that open to the outside. The en suite bathroom offers bathrobes.
101, Lyon Street North, Centretown, Somerset, (Old) Ottawa, Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Ontario, K1R 7S8, Canada
This hotel is centrally located in downtown Ottawa, just a 10-minute walk to Parliament Hill. The 4-star hotel features a restaurant and bar and spacious rooms. Each guest room at Delta Ottawa City Centre offers contemporary furnishings, large windows and a work desk. A 42-inch cable TV, free Wi-Fi and pay TV are included as well as a coffee maker. Ottawa Delta City Centre provides a full-services business centre and a well-equipped gym on site. A sauna offers great relaxation.
Lord Elgin, 100, Elgin Street, Golden Triangle, Centretown, Somerset, (Old) Ottawa, Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, Ontario, K1P 5J4, Canada
Directly across from the National Arts Centre, this non-smoking, landmark hotel is only steps from major attractions, and offers spacious accommodations with 49-inch TVs and first-class amenities in the city centre of Canada's capital. The Lord Elgin Hotel is ideally situated close to a number of Parliament buildings as well as the National Art Gallery. Guests at the hotel can also enjoy ice skating on Rideau Canal in the winter or exploring the vibrant shops and restaurants in Byward Market.
11 Colonel By Drive, K1N 9H4 Ottawa, Canada
Featuring an indoor pool, the Westin Ottawa is located next to the Rideau Centre Shopping Mall and the Shaw Centre. The non-smoking hotel offers a restaurant, bar, and free public WiFi.
Every guest room at the Ottawa Westin is equipped with a 50" flat-screen TV. In-room films are also provided.
41 York Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario
Ottawa's favourite LGBTQ+ bar weekly events include Karaoke, VOD night, Friday FIXX, and Drag Shows
246 B Queen St Ottawa, ON, Canada K1P5E4
Swizzles Gay Bar is open to all. Known as a BIAS free zone, where people come to enjoy the company and entertainment of others. If you haven't been in awhile, it's a whole new Swizzles
323 Somerset Street West Ottawa, ON, Canada K2P 0J8
Ottawa's newest Gay and All-Welcoming Bar with a patio featuring nibbly food, occasional drag shows, and karaoke
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