Make friends in Ottawa
RoundSix isn't matching in Ottawa yet. Join the waitlist and, once enough people nearby sign up, we'll introduce you to 5 people near you who share your interests, then help you all meet up. It's free and for adults 18+.
Updated October 26, 2026
- Status
- Waitlist
- Group
- You + 5 people nearby
- Cost
- Free
- Who
- Adults 18+
- First hangout
- Once circles open
- Covers
- Ottawa
How RoundSix works in Ottawa
- Pick your area and interests. It takes about a minute, in your phone's browser.
- Meet your circle. When circles open, we introduce you to 5 people near you who like the same things and are free at similar times.
- Answer a question a day together. Light, fun questions, so you know a bit about each other before you meet.
- Hang out. Your circle picks a time and an easy public place, and everyone says if they're in.
- Keep the ones you click with. If two of you want to stay in touch, you become each other's people.
Making friends in Ottawa: a short guide
Ottawa is a government town, which shapes its social life: lots of people move here for a job, many work regular hours, and friend groups often form around work or school and then stay closed. Outside work, it's a quieter city than its size suggests, which can make meeting people feel slow.
Join something with a schedule
Ottawa does recreation well: city rec programs, sports leagues, running and cycling clubs, and in winter, skating and cross-country skiing. A weekly commitment is the easiest way to see the same people often enough to become friends.
Use the seasons
Winter festivals and skating, summer patios and festivals, fall hikes in the Gatineau Hills: every season has a shared thing to do, and inviting someone along is an easy first plan.
Look beyond work
Work friends are great, but a group outside the office means your social life survives a job change. Classes, volunteering and neighbourhood groups are good places to start.
Where RoundSix fits
RoundSix introduces you to five people nearby who share your interests, and handles the awkward part: getting from 'nice to meet you' to an actual plan.
RoundSix and other ways to meet people in Ottawa
They work well together: a weekly club plus a small group to make plans with is a great combination.
| RoundSix | Timeleft | Meetup | Bumble For Friends | Clubs and community centres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How you meet | Matched into a small group of 6 nearby | Matched to a dinner table of strangers | Join events run by organisers | Swipe and chat one-on-one | Sign up for a class, team or club |
| Who you meet | People near you with shared interests, free at similar times | A new table each time, matched by a short quiz | Whoever comes to that event | Individual matches | Whoever's in your class or team |
| Getting to an in-person plan | Built in: the group picks a time and a public place | Built in: dinner on a set night | The event is the plan | Up to the two of you | Built in, on a schedule |
| New people and old friends | New circles whenever you want, and plans with the people you kept | A new table each time | New faces at each event; regulars if you keep going | Up to the two of you | The same group every week |
| Cost | Free | Paid membership, plus your meal | Free to join; some events charge | Free, with paid extras | Varies |
Questions people ask
How can I make friends in Ottawa as an adult?
RoundSix introduces you to 5 people in Ottawa who share your interests. You answer a question a day together, then meet up in person at an easy public place. It's on a waitlist in Ottawa for now; join and you'll hear as soon as circles open.
Is RoundSix free?
Yes. Joining a circle, answering questions and planning a hangout are all free.
Is it a dating app?
No. RoundSix is for making friends. Circles are groups of six, plans are made together, and hangouts happen in public places.
How is RoundSix different from Meetup?
Meetup is for events with whoever shows up. RoundSix keeps introducing you to small circles of 5 people nearby who share your interests, gets you talking with a question a day, and has the group pick a time and a public place together. The people you click with become Your People, so you can keep making plans with them while still meeting new circles. More
How is RoundSix different from Timeleft?
Timeleft is dinner with strangers on a set night. With RoundSix you get to know a small group nearby first, with a question a day, then the group picks a time and a public place that suits everyone, from a hike to a coffee walk. It's free, and the people you click with become Your People, so you can keep making plans together. More
Is it safe to meet people from RoundSix?
Everyone is 18+ and confirms a phone number before saying they're in to a hangout. You meet as a group in public places, and you can report or block anyone. Read our safety tips.
When will RoundSix open in Ottawa?
A city opens once enough people nearby have joined the waitlist. Joining (and inviting friends) is how it opens sooner.
Which areas are included?
Ottawa. People are matched with others who live close by.
Do I need to download an app?
No. RoundSix works in your phone's browser. You can add it to your home screen.
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