Saturdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
When the Community Centre is closed the meeting moves online
Find AA Meetings in Vanier, Ontario
This directory lists 14 AA meetings in Vanier, 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 Vanier, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and afternoon (12–5 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 2 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Meditation meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Vanier, Ontario
Saturdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
Doors open at 11:30 am. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair Access
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
Doors open at 11:30 am. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Vanier Community Church
155 Carillon Street, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Back Door Entrance
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
Doors open at 11:30 am. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
Doors open at 11:30 am. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
Doors open at 11:30 am. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Thursdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
Doors open at 10:30 am. Earlier time: 11 am Thursdays and Fridays until further notice: 11 am to noon, because of construction at the community centre. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
EnglishMeditationWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
English Meeting reading Daily Reflections for the meditation and a Mindful Meditation with discussion to familiarize new meditators.
Fridays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes:
Doors open at 10:30 am. Earlier time: 11 am Thursdays and Fridays until further notice: 11 am to noon, because of construction at the community centre. This meeting is generally open on statutory holidays.
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre
300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Vanier, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Rideau High School
815 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
The format will change weekly.
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Overbrook Community Centre
33 Quill Street, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
EnglishOpenSpeakerWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is generally closed on statutory holidays.
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).
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Overbrook Community Centre
33 Quill Street, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessSpeakerOpenFrench
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Overbrook Community Centre
33 Quill Street, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
FrenchOpen
Meeting Notes:
Cette réunion se déroule en français. This meeting is in French. This meeting is generally closed on statutory holidays.
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Sandy Hill Community Center
250 Rue Somerset Street East, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessSpeakerOpenFrench
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Sandy Hill Community Centre
250 Somerset Street East, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
SecularClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is generally closed on statutory holidays.
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Joseph's Parish
151 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionEnglishOpen
Meeting Notes:
Last Thursday of each month is an open speaker meeting.
Mondays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Minto Building
801 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
All those who think they have a problem with Alcohol are welcome to attend. Last Monday of each month is an open speaker meeting. Returns Monday, September 14.
Mondays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Église Saint-François-de-Sales, sous-sol
799 Rue Jacques-Cartier, Gatineau, QC J8T 2W1, Canada, Gatineau, QC
Meeting Types & Format:
FrenchOpen
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
First Baptist Church
140 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
About AA Meetings in Vanier
AA groups in Vanier, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Vanier 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. Vanier's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Vanier, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 14 AA meetings in Vanier, Ontario at 2 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.