Back by Popular Demand!
March 28-30
We’re back baby!
Join the Ottawa Bears for a premium bear run featuring tons of great activities and camaraderie at Bear Frolic!
Weekend Activities:
- Cocktail Social
- Bear Buffet Feast (Lone Star)
- Bear Bingo / Mr. Ottawa Bear
- Board/Card Games
- Pizza Party and Wave Pool
- Epic Dance Party
- Bear Brunch (Tucker’s Marketplace)
Purchase a VIB (Very Important Bear) pass and you will have access all the events.
The Courtyard Ottawa Downtown, our host hotel, is located in the heart of the ByWard Market and close to restaurants, shopping and public transit. It has a large ballroom that offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable dance event. The hotel is where most of the weekend’s activities will take place.
Schedule
* Schedule information could change without notice so check here for the latest. Click on 
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The registration desk, located in the lower-level foyer of the host hotel (Courtyard Ottawa Downtown) is where you can pick up your VIB pass or event tickets and where we’ll have some merchandise for sale.
It will only be open/staffed during these hours:
- Friday, March 28: 4:30pm-7:00pm and 9:00pm-11:00pm
- Saturday, March 29: 1:00pm-4:00pm and 9:00pm-11pm
The Ottawa Bears have their own Discord server and it is open to anyone that wants to use it. We have created a Bear Frolic chat channel (#bear-frolic) for you to use to network with other event attendees. Click here to join in on the conversation. Say hi and introduce yourself.
If you’re new to Discord, we have a short tutorial post you can check out to get familiar with it. You’ll be chatting with other bears before you know it!
Do you prefer chatting with WhatsApp? We’ve set up a special WhatsApp group for Bear Frolic attendees to us to communicate before and/or during Bear Frolic.
Follow this link to join.
You must have WhatsApp installed on your device to participate.
There will be a coat check available on the lower level during most events. All proceeds will be donated to Northern Lights Refuge.
Coat check will only be open/staffed during these hours:
- Friday, March 28: 4:30pm-7:00pm and 9:00pm-11:30pm
- Saturday, March 29: 9:00pm-2:15am
Friday, March 28
Location: Host Hotel – Bear’s Den Lounge (downstairs)
Start your weekend off right by enjoying some cool drinks and hot conversation with fellow bears at the host hotel.
This is a great opportunity to meet other event attendees and network.
A cash bar will be available for all your beverage needs and yes, they will accept credit/debit cards!
* No ticket required for this event. Anyone can attend.
Location: Lone Star Texas Grill
Meet up at Lone Star Texas Grill (128 George St) for a Tex-Mex feast fit for a king!
Featuring a buffet fajita station, queso and tortilla chips.
Value of $45.
This event is only available if you purchase a VIB ticket.
Location: Host hotel – Downstairs
After the feast comes the show! Head back to the ballroom at the host hotel for some more entertainment featuring:
Bedtime Bingo
Break out your favourite onesie or pajamas and join us for a fun evening of entertainment including a bear bingo.
The grand prize will be $250!
A portion of bingo card sales will go to Northern Lights Refuge.
Mr. Ottawa Bear
The Mr. Ottawa Bear crown/sash is up for grabs as we host an abbreviated Mr. Ottawa Bear competition to crown a new Bear!
Bears interested in competing must reside in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. Reach out to us using the contact form below if you’re interested in competing. More details on the competition will be posted shortly.
The cost to attend is $30 and includes two bingo cards. Additional cards can be purchased for $10 each.
This event is included if you purchase a VIB ticket.
Location: Club Ottawa Baths
Still wanting to party? Head over to Club Ottawa Baths (1069 Wellington St. West) for some late-night frisky fun.
Cost: Varies. Check with Club Ottawa for details.
* this is not a Bear Frolic organized event.
Saturday, March 29
Location: Host Hotel Bistro
Join your fellow bears in the hotel bistro area for some fun board/card games and conversation.
There will be some snacks provided and beverages (water and soft drinks) can be purchased from the lobby market or BYOB if you prefer.
There is no cost to attend this event.
Did someone say wet fur??
Hop aboard our chartered shuttle bus service for a short trip to Splash Wave Pool (2040 Ogilvie Rd) for a fun pizza party (5:30pm-6:30pm) followed by an enjoyable swim in the wave pool (6:30pm-8:30pm).
The facility also includes a water slide and whirlpool. Check out this virtual tour to see what the pool facilities look like.
The cost is $40 and includes food and beverage including access to the wave pool. To attend you must purchase a ticket.
This event is included in the VIB package.
Note: Free lockers are available but you must bring your own padlock. Towels are not provided so you must bring your own.
This is it! The party you’ve been waiting for.
Spinning dance tunes to span the decades, our resident DJ Dis Moi Oui will have you shakin’ your money maker until the cows come home!
There will be a cash bar (that accepts credit/debit cards) for all your beverage needs and comfortable seating for all your intimate conversations.
Theme for the evening: Body positivity. Be your true self!
Fetish wear is permitted within the event spaces (lower level ballroom). No frontal nudity anywhere. Bums must be covered when leaving the event spaces. ie. cover your bits in public hotel areas.
Cost:
- Before February 15: $35
- After February 15: $40
- At the door: $45
This event is included if you purchase a VIB ticket.
Sunday, March 30
Join us for a survivor’s brunch at Tucker’s Marketplace at 61 York Street only one block away from the host hotel.
Featuring an extensive array of mouth watering breakfast dishes, it’s guaranteed to fill you up and revive your spirits.
The cost will be $35 and includes tax and tip. Orange juice, coffee or tea are included.
Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no tickets at the door.
This event is included if you purchased a VIB ticket.
* Note: There will be photographers/videographers circulating during the dance party taking candid shots of attendees. Some of these photos/videos may be used in future promotional materials. If you do not wish to be photographed, please notify the photographer or event volunteers.
* Refund Policy: All purchases except merchandise can be refunded 7 days in advance of the event minus a $5 credit
card processing fee.
Tickets
When purchasing your tickets, be sure to specify the names of the attendees when prompted.
*note: You will not get an electronic ticket. Tickets purchased will be picked up when you check in at the event(s).
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Bear Frolic VIB
$165.00You are a Very Important Bear! Get exclusive access to all Bear Frolic 2025 events. (Price increases February 15)Buy Now
Bear Frolic Dance Only
$35.00A ticket to the hottest bear dance party in Ottawa with DJ Dis Moi Oui. (Price increases February 15)Buy Now
Bear Frolic Bedtime Bingo and Mr. Ottawa Bear Competition
$30.00Break out your favourite onesie or pajamas and join us for a slumber party featuring Bear Bingo and an abridged Mr. Ottawa Bear competition.Buy Now
Bear Frolic Additional Bingo Card
$10.00Additional bingo cards for the Bear Bingo event.Buy Now
Bear Frolic Pool/Pizza Party
$40.00This ticket will grant you access to the pool party with pizza served beforehand.Buy Now
Bear Frolic Brunch
$35.00A mouthwatering array of breakfast dishes at Tucker's Marketplace including coffee, tea, juice or water.Accommodations
Our room block with a negotiated rate of $189 with the host hotel (the Courtyard Ottawa Downtown, 350 Dalhousie St) is right in the heart of the ByWard Market and steps away from dining, shopping and bars. It’s also near public transit (O-Train) and steps away from Parliament Hill and the Rideau Shopping Centre.The dance party will take place in the hotel’s ballroom along with many of the other activities that are planned.
To get our special rate, you must book by February 15.
Book now online or contact them directly at 613-241-1000 and mention booking code Bear Frolic.
Merchandise
We will have a limited supply of Bear Frolic branded merchandise available for purchase on-site.
Want to make sure to get yours? Pre-purchase it online and we’ll hold on to it until you check in.
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Black T-Shirt
$30.00A black pre-shrunk cotton t-shirt with the Bear Frolic logo embroidered on the left chest. Perfect for showing off that you were there for the best bear dance party ever.Buy Now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Black Hand Towel
$20.00A black terry-cloth towel embroidered with the Bear Frolic logo. Great for wiping off the sweat you worked up dancing.
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