Making friends
How to make friends in Ottawa as an adult
Specific Ottawa places to start, ways to arrive alone, and a plan for turning a good conversation into another invitation.
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My local guides to making friends, meeting someone new, and finding a reason to get out in Ottawa. Specific places, useful questions, and a next step you can try.
Meeting people
Where to meet women in Ottawa without dating apps
Ottawa options for meeting adult women in person, with a clear distinction between shared activities and events explicitly organized for dating.
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Dating in Ottawa
Ottawa singles events: how to choose a night that suits you
A practical guide to choosing an Ottawa singles event, with dated local examples and questions to ask before buying a ticket.
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