Gay Ottawa Shops

The Spaniel’s Tale is a queer-owned independent bookstore in Ottawa’s Hintonburg neighbourhood, with a focus on contemporary fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. It also carries greeting cards and small gifts, curated with the same care as the shelves.

The store serves surrounding areas like Wellington Village, Little Italy, and Westboro, and is open daily for browsing and in-person shopping.

Sisters Mart is a small, health-focused shop in Ottawa offering everything from cold-pressed juices and ceremonial cacao to non-toxic cleaning products and house-made bone broth. The space feels part wellness counter, part pantry, with shelves stocked for anyone living (or curious about) a holistic lifestyle.

Snacks are grab-and-go, the matcha bar is legit, and regulars treat it as a neighborhood staple for clean, intentional living.

Motif Boutique is a female-owned shop in Ottawa with a strong eye for the fun, the handmade, and the giftable. It leans quirky in the best way, with clothing, accessories, and local finds that feel personal rather than mass-produced.

The vibe is bright and easygoing, whether you stop by in person or browse online.

Adorit Boutique is a sustainable fashion store in Ottawa with one-of-a-kind pieces from Canadian makers and fair-trade designers across India, Nepal, and Tibet.

The racks change often, with vintage, consignment, and upcycled styles that never feel like leftovers. Jewelry is mostly local, the fabrics are low-impact, and nothing here feels mass-produced. It’s the kind of place where sustainability meets serious style.

Milk Shop is a sister-run boutique in Ottawa’s ByWard Market that’s been styling the city since 2005. The space carries trend-driven fashion, accessories, and jewelry without the big-brand feel, curated with a sharp eye and a personal touch.

Now spread across two floors, the shop still feels like a passion project, one that just happens to be a downtown go-to.