Mr Ottawa Bear 2018

Competitors

This year’s competition will feature three amazing bears for your entertainment.

Pedro

Pedro is a handsome Latin bear from Caracas, Venezuela who works in building engineering and has been recognized numerous times for his volunteer work and for his contributions to the local community.

Now a Canadian citizen, he has found acceptance in the Ottawa Bear community and wants to give back to the bears that accepted and welcomed him.

Chris

Chris, a relative newcomer to the Ottawa area, owns and operates an accounting firm, co-manages a local bar and dabbles in stand-up comedy.

Having struggled with body-image issues for a long time, he has begun his journey toward self-acceptance in the hopes of inspiring his 10-year old son who he credits as his inspiration.

In short, Chris is done hibernating!

Shawn

Shawn is 51 years old, has lived in Ottawa for most of his life and has been out as a gay man since he finished university. He has been a member of the leather community in the past but it’s with the bears that he has really felt at home and he hopes that competing in this year’s Mr Ottawa Bear competition will be a growth opportunity for him.