Our weekly bear coffee get together takes place every Sunday afternoon at 3:30pm.
Once a month event organizers will plan a group meal at a local restaurant.
Every week come and join Bears and others as they play a different game each week. For more information see this Facebook page.
Check out our events calendar for details of all upcoming events.
Thanks to all those who came out and supported the Ottawa Bears recent bar night at T’s Pub. The 50/50 Draw sold $204 of tickets, and Michael was the lucky winner of half ($102). But big bear hugs to Michael, who donated back more than half of his winnings to support Mr. Ottawa Bear’s selected charity, Capital Rainbow Refuge (CRR). The Ottawa Bears host a bar night on the last Saturday in any month where there are five Saturdays.
Here are some photos from the Sushi and Bar Night that took place on Saturday, June 29th. Some good food, good drinks and good friends always make for a really fun evening.
Thanks for all who came out to hang with the bears.
Are you looking to spend some time with big and furry gay men? Then join us on July 21 at 10:30 am for our monthly Bear Feeding / Brunch at Tucker’s Marketplace in the Byward Market. We welcome all bears and bear admirers who want to meet up in a non-judgmental and friendly atmosphere of camaraderie.
The meal will cost $25 and includes a non-alcoholic drink (coffee, juice or soft drink), a sumptuous buffet, taxes and tip.
Note: Buying a free Eventbrite ticket will reserve your seat. Payment will be made to Tucker’s Marketplace after the meal.
You couldn’t have asked for better weather nor better company at this year’s well attended Teddy Bear Picnic at Vincent Massey Park.
From juicy burgers and sausages to tasty snacks and desserts, there was something for everyone.
The bears enjoyed some fun games of croquet and frisbee and some stimulating conversation. All in all, a fantastic success!
Check out some pictures:
Join us from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28 for a fun weekend of camping and camaraderie at the premier nature club and resort that is Plein Bois Camping. Just one hour from Ottawa towards Montréal this resort features the best of “glamping” with some outstanding DJs spinning tunes, two swimming pools including one in a clothing optional area and a really amazing restaurant.
Reserve your trailer or camp site directly with Plein Bois Campground.
Trailers and camp sites will rent out quickly so make your reservations today!
A special group bear supper will take place at the campground’s Bistro PB Grill on Saturday, July 26 but be sure to reserve your seat by contacting our Events Coordinator as seating is limited.
This month’s Bear Feeding at Tucker’s Marketplace was well attended with a few new bears to welcome.
Good eats and good conversation is what makes these events so much fun.
The annual water park outing to Mont Cascades has been announced for Saturday, August 10.
Get your tickets via Eventbrite and come enjoy a day of wet and wild fun on the water slides.
The cost is $35 for members, $40 for non-members and the price includes park admission and all you can eat buffet lunch of hot dogs, hamburgers, three side salads and your choice of pop.
We have reserved space for lunch and the day on the bottom section of the deck. Meet at Beerocracy (formerly CP) at 340 Somerset St. W, at 9:30am for car pooling. Expect to arrive around 11:00 am.
Ticket sales will end on August 3 so that we can give an accurate count to the water park so get yours now!
The Ottawa Bears held their annual general meeting on Sunday, April 14th and a new board was elected to help guide the group over the coming year.
Returning committee members are: Brian as Secretary, Ted as Treasurer and Lars as President.
Joel will be replacing Pierre as Events Coordinator and we look forward to seeing what fun things he has in store for us in the coming year.
A big thank you to Pierre for all his hard work over the past year and for all the fun times he helped facilitate. Be sure to give him a big hug the next time you see him at a bear event!
Got any suggestions for activities that the bears can participate in over the next year? Want to organize something yourself? Contact us with your suggestions.
On Saturday, March 30th the Ottawa Bears held a fundraising bar night at T’s Pub on Somerset which was very well attended by lots of furry, friendly and burly bears.
You can never say that the bears are not generous because the 50/50 draw managed to net over $400 towards Northern Lights Refuge. These funds are going to help resettle someone from the middle east who is fleeing persecution and the threat of death.
Thank you Ottawa Bears for your generosity and for your support. And a big thanks to 50/50 winner Bruce for donating back his winnings. We look forward to seeing you at future events in Ottawa.
This year’s Mr Ottawa Bear competition was a smashing success, raising funds for Northern Lights Refuge, an LGBTQ refugee organization.
A grand total of $2,000 was raised and donated to this worthy charity.
Congratulation on a job well done to everyone who helped organize and to those who came out in record numbers and donated of their money and time.
Want to get involved with the Ottawa Bears? Become a member and come on out to this year’s Annual General Meeting on April 14th and help guide this great club in the coming year.
Note: We’re already looking for competitors for next year’s Mr Ottawa Bear competition. You should consider tossing your name in the hat!
