The Ottawa Women's Canadian Club
presents current issues
and celebrates Canadian history and culture.
© G. Baranski 2009
President’s Message
Happy 115th Birthday OWCC
On January 17th 1910, thirty women gathered at the home of Mrs. Archibald Parker
on Sparks Street to see if there was support for the formation of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club. The Canadian Club of Ottawa was formed in 1903 but women could not join and therefore could not hold office.
The purpose of the OWCC was to promote patriotism and to encourage among women, a deeper and more serious interest in the institutions, history and resources of Canada, as well as to bring before them leading questions of the day, both at home and abroad and to endeavour to unite Canadian women in such work as may be desirable and expedient for the welfare and progress of the “ Dominion”. That was then and this is now…
Today, we envision a vibrant community where women of all backgrounds come
together to foster a culture of lifelong learning and meaningful connections, and to
champion the pursuit of higher education. We aim to contribute to the collective
empowerment of women, creating a positive ripple effect that will resonate across
generations and strengthen the fabric of our community.
115 years later, the work, desires, ideas, interests and purpose of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club continue …perhaps not in the same manner but with the same perspective that meets with the times. We continue to move forward as things change but ever with the same purpose….but molded to our 2025 era.
Big birthdays come in increments like 50, 75, 100, 125….but why not the 115th as we
never know what tomorrow holds. Let’s celebrate now as Canada moves forward and for all the changes we have experienced in this time…some of us more than others.
HAPPY 115th BIRTHDAY OTTAWA WOMEN’S CANADIAN CLUB !!!!!!
Kind words from our members.
I could write a book on Canadian Club regarding the importance it has been in my life which in just two months‘ time will reach 100 years. [ … ]
I have felt my life benefitted from my lengthy association with Canadian Club and friendships that began back in the fifties are still continuing and greatly treasured.
Val Willis - Loyal Member for 70+ years (1920 - 2021)
Capturing Special Moments with the OWCC
Step back in time and relive a year of cherished moments with the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club. Our photo collage encapsulates a year of inspiring events and shared experiences.
Upcoming Events
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Summer Social – My book(s) and experience of being an author
$ 70.00 Add to cartSpeaker: Authors, Norm Boucher and Katie Tallo
Norm Boucher had a 35-year career with the RCMP, working undercover on heroin, cocaine and homicide cases. He reveals this subculture, centered on Granville Street, in Vancouver in his memoir Horseplay: My Time Undercover on the Granville Strip. Katie Tallo’s debut novel, Dark August (2020) was named a New York Times Editor’s Pick. Since then a sequel, Poison Lilies, was published in 2022 and a third book was released in December 2024, titled Buried Road.
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