Xtra Living

The best of gay and lesbian Ottawa

Welcome to the winter edition of Xtra Living, our new slice of urban living.

Twice a year Xtra publishes this sleek magazine to showcase some of Ottawa’s greatest hits.

Xtra Living is packed with neighbourhood profiles, fun new products and extensive listings that let you make the most of the city — it’s a unique discovery guide to all things gay in Ottawa through the winter.

Read the PDF online.

In this edition, we explore The Glebe and find the hidden gems in Hintonburg.

Make Xtra Living your reference guide to the best of gay and lesbian Ottawa — and keep it around until the new edition comes out in June. Until then, happy shopping and bon appétit!

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