Saturdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last meeting of the month is an Open Speaker meeting
Find AA Meetings in Ottawa, Ontario
This directory lists 161 AA meetings in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 50% of groups (81) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 46 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Ottawa, Ontario
Saturdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
971 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishLiving SoberProof of AttendanceWheelchair AccessCross Talk Permitted
Meeting Notes:
Speaker Meeting First Saturday of the Month. Door will be locked at 7:40 a.m. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Saturdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Queenswood Heights Community Centre
1485 Duford Drive, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
Room 5 first floor. Please use side door.
New Beginnings
Saturdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
AA Approved Literature
Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
All Saints Church
347 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
We listen to part of the Joe and Charlie recordings, a well-known recorded study of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, then discuss what we heard.
Access:
Rear Entrance on Madison Avenue
Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Fringewood Community Centre
14 Fringewood Drive, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last meeting of the month is an Open Speaker meeting.
Saturdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWomen
Saturdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online
579 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair Access
Saturdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
All Saints Church
347 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
EnglishOpenSpeaker
Meeting Notes:
Rear Entrance on Madison Avenue
Saturdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
St. Giles Presbyterian Church
181 First Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
EnglishOpenSpeakerWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Saturdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Discussion meeting with rotating A.A. topics including Daily Reflections, the Big Book, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Living Sober, Came to Believe, As Bill Sees It, and Language of the Heart.
District 90-05
Saturdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Overbrook Community Centre
33 Quill Street, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessDiscussionClosedFrench
Meeting Notes:
Exceptionnellement, il n'y aura pas de réunion les 27 décembre 2025. (de retour le 3 janvier 2026).
Saturdays3:00PM - 4:00PM
St. Giles Presbyterian Church
181 First Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerClosedDiscussionEnglishMenStep StudyWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Saturdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Constance Bay Beach
484 Bayview Drive, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglishStep StudyLocation Temporarily Closed
Meeting Notes:
Bring your own lawn chair and Big Book. Temporarily closed from 2026-09-04, expected to reopen 2026-09-04. Temporarily closed September 4 to June 1. Resumes Summer '27
Access:
Site access is provided by the laneway located between 476 and 484 Bayview Drive in Constance Bay, at the terminus of Len Purcell Drive.
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
971 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Saturday of every month is an Open Meeting This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
6556 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionEnglishOpen
Meeting Notes:
Zoom Video Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95278554226?pwd=FdtZ4veeFph5RaFv1AaE4P5C1L06HJ.1
Saturdays7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpanishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
La reunión se lleva a cabo en la sala 222, en el segundo piso.
District 90-05
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Overbrook Community Centre
33 Quill Street, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessSpeakerOpenFrench
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Parkdale United Church
429 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
EnglishOpenSpeaker
District 90-22
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenFrench
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID : 373 522 522 Mot de passe : zoom
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting has changed from Bluejeans to Zoom 10 April 2023
Sundays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last meeting of the month is an Open Speaker meeting
Sundays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
971 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishGrapevineProof of AttendanceWheelchair AccessCross Talk Permitted
Meeting Notes:
Speaker Meeting First Saturday of the Month. Door will be locked at 7:40 a.m. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
New Beginnings
Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
AA Approved Literature
Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
About AA Meetings in Ottawa
AA groups in Ottawa, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Ottawa 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. Ottawa's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Ottawa, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 161 AA meetings in Ottawa, Ontario at 46 venues. 81 of them meet online. 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.