Saturdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedMenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Wheelchair and Elevator Access
Find AA Meetings in North Bay, Ontario
This directory lists 15 AA meetings in North Bay, Ontario, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.
Across North Bay, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 6 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Women, and Speaker meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in North Bay, Ontario
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
St. Andrew's Church
399 Cassells Street, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Use McIntyre Street Entrance – upstairs
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Trinity United Church
111 McIntyre Street East, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Entrance off Ferguson side door
Mondays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
First Baptist Church
1250 Cassells Street, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
First Baptist Church
1250 Cassells Street, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. John's Anglican Church
301 Main Street East, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Wednesdays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWomenEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Christ Church
312 Greenwood Avenue, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
First Baptist Church
1250 Cassells Street, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Calvin Presbyterian Church
401 1st Avenue West, North Bay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Alphonso's Church
163 High Street, Callander, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Church of Holy Spirit
285 Ted Commanda Drive, Sturgeon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Church of Holy Spirit
285 Ted Commanda Drive, Sturgeon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Mary Magdelaine Anglican Church
253 King Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedFrench
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Mary Magdelaine Anglican Church
253 King Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyFrench
Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Mary Magdelaine Anglican Church
253 King Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyFrench
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
40 Queen St, Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 2C6, Canada
40 Queen Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
40 Queen St, Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 2C6, Canada
40 Queen Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Andrews Presbyterian Church
107 Yonge Street, Burks Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Mask until seated
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Community Cente
Browns Drive, Armour, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
In Person Meeting Closed Meeting
About AA Meetings in North Bay
AA groups in North Bay, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in North Bay follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.
Attending Your First Meeting
What to Expect
- • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
- • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
- • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
- • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes
Complete Confidentiality
Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.
The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. North Bay's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in North Bay, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 15 AA meetings in North Bay, Ontario at 6 venues. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
What kinds of alcohol support are there in Canada?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Inpatient or residential treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Outpatient and intensive outpatient programmes, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living homes and recovery residences, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?
Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of CCSA, not advice from this directory.
What is a sober living home and who is it for?
Sober living homes and recovery residences are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.
Where can I get free and confidential help now?
If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.
- Alcohol helplines in Canada are run province by province rather than nationally. CCSA maintains the current list.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against CCSA on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living home operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.