FemCity Ottawa, ON
Women's Networking +
Social Club in Ottawa
Welcome to FemCity Ottawa, a vibrant community for women entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals and creatives across Ottawa, Barrhaven and the National Capital Region. We're more than networking: we're a heart-led community where women grow together through mentorship, collaboration and purpose-driven connection. Join us in person in Ottawa and online every Monday.
Already a member? Go to your Members Portal.
Upcoming Ottawa Events
Coffee meetups, socials and workshops with women in Ottawa. Events are included with Local Membership.
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Member Resources
Everything your membership includes, one click away.
Members Portal
Your home base: register for events, join Monday sessions and find your welcome guide.
Go to the Members Portal →FemCity Library
Replays of our masterclasses, business coaching, orientations and accountability sessions.
Visit the Library →Member Directory
Find and connect with FemCity women and their businesses, near and far.
Browse the Directory →Why Women in Ottawa Love FemCity
- A welcoming space. Walk in as a stranger and leave with friends.
- Professional + personal support. Referrals, collaborations and encouragement for every season.
- Events that feel good. Coffee connections, socials and workshops around Ottawa.
- A social club for women. Friendship and fun alongside networking.
- A community rooted in purpose. Women who want each other to win.
What's Included
Local Membership gives you your Ottawa chapter plus everything online.
In Ottawa
Monthly chapter events, a local President who welcomes you, and women who turn into referrals and friends.
Mondays Online
Every Monday at 1 PM and 7 PM ET: accountability, business coaching with Violette de Ayala, virtual networking and masterclasses.
Get Visible
A Member Directory profile for referrals and a new-member feature in FemCity Magazine.
Learn Anytime
Our replay library, worksheets and member pricing on FemCity events and programs.
Free for 30 days, then $19.99/month CAD.
Meet Your
Ottawa President
Patricia “Trisha” Searl
Founder, Clean POV Ottawa Inc. · Certified Coach
Trisha Searl is an Ottawa entrepreneur, business owner, certified coach and community leader with a passion for connecting women, creating opportunities and building businesses that support a life well lived. As the founder of Clean POV Ottawa Inc., she has spent more than a decade building an award-winning service-based business rooted in relationships, trust and exceptional client care, and has since expanded into travel, wellness and lifestyle services.
Before entrepreneurship, Trisha built an extensive career with the federal government, including work within Health Canada. A FemCity member for close to 15 years, she says returning to lead FemCity Ottawa/Barrhaven feels like coming full circle. Her vision is a welcoming, collaborative community where women genuinely know one another, support one another, refer business to one another and grow together, because there is room at the table for all of us.
Want to help lead FemCity Ottawa? We'd love to have you on our Leadership Circle.
FemCity Ottawa FAQ
What is FemCity Ottawa?
FemCity Ottawa is a women's networking group and social club in Ottawa, Ontario, welcoming women from Barrhaven and across the National Capital Region. Members meet monthly for coffee connections, socials and workshops, and join our online programming every Monday.
How do I join FemCity Ottawa?
Start with a free 30-day Local Membership trial. After your trial, membership continues at $19.99/month CAD, and you can cancel from your dashboard at least 72 hours before your trial ends.
Where do FemCity Ottawa events take place?
Events rotate around Ottawa and Barrhaven at local cafes, restaurants, women-owned businesses and event spaces. Each event listing shows the location.
Do I need to own a business to join?
No. FemCity welcomes entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, change-makers, retirees and women dreaming up their next venture.
Not in Ottawa?
Find a chapter near you on our Locations page, join us from anywhere with Online Membership, or start a FemCity in your city.
Join Us in Ottawa
Your circle is waiting. Come for the connection, stay for the women who want you to win.
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