Ottawa’s Pagan Community and the Many Paths of Witchcraft
- North Coven
- Apr 5
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 9
If you're searching for Pagan groups in Ottawa or the Ottawa Valley, it can sometimes feel like these communities are hidden. But Ottawa’s Pagan and Witchcraft communities are more accessible than they may first appear. The North Coven is just one example of the many Pagan circles and Wiccan covens in the area, actively working to bring people together for meetings and study groups.
Don't limit yourself to just Ottawa. Many covens and gatherings exist throughout the Ottawa region, offering training circles. Expanding your search to the Ottawa Valley will open up more opportunities to engage with the wider Pagan and Wiccan community.
In addition to local resources, there are online platforms that can guide your search for Traditional Wicca covens and more.
Below are key links to help you explore Paganism and Wicca in Ottawa and beyond. We're sure you'll find a group near you to connect with Wiccan traditions or find covens open to students.
Table of contents
Witchcraft and Wiccan Covens in Ottawa
Online Pagan Community Links
Ottawa Occult Stores
Ontario Pagan Festivals
Cross-Canada and International Wiccan Resources
Online Groups for Seekers and Initiates
Witchcraft and Wiccan Covens in Ottawa
Looking for a Wiccan coven in Ottawa? You’re not alone. In Canada’s capital, Witchcraft is alive, rooted in tradition, guided by study, and practiced in community. Here you’ll find a list of some active Wiccan covens in the city.
The North Coven is an Alexandrian Traditional coven located in the West area of Ottawa. The Coven work is aligned with ceremonial magic and uses rituals and spellcraft to connect with the divine. The North Coven is always open to sincere seekers, providing one-on-one training for those who want to develop their path into a coven setup. To learn more about training and guidance, seekers can contact the North Coven via webform by clicking here.
The Royal Oak Coven has Gardnerian and Alexandrian lineage and meets in the East area of Ottawa. They are an inclusive coven with no discrimination based on race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Ubasty is an established Alexandrian coven of the Halifax line, located in central Ottawa. They practice and celebrate the Craft as a living tradition and a way of life. They are currently open to potential students.
Ottawa's Pagan and Witchcraft Community Links
These Facebook groups are vital for finding pagan events in Ottawa, public rituals, and other gatherings in the region:
Ottawa Pagan Meet & Greet, Networking and Contacts - page is for information on the monthly M&G and when it is held.
The Ottawa Pagan Brunch - West - A community-based gathering to eat, drink, and be merry.
Ottawa Witching Community - A community for those who practice or are interested in Witchcraft.
Kanata Pagan Community Forum - For pagans of many paths, religious or spiritual, that gather from time to time to bond, discuss and celebrate.
Ottawa Pagans - A group to inform local Ottawa Pagans about pagan-related events and workshops in the city and the area.
Wiccan and Paganism in the Ottawa Valley - This group is mainly a network and discussion forum between Arnprior and Mattawa for all Pagans and Wiccans.
Ottawa Area Pagan Events Calendar - It's a one-stop place to see what upcoming events are happening in the community.
University of Ottawa Pagan Group (uOPagans) - It's the Instagram profile of the uOttawa Paganism club.
Women's Circles Ottawa - A group to search and find local circles for women in Ottawa.
Ottawa Occultists - A forum for people in the National Capital Region interested in Western Ritual Magic, including Ceremonial Magic, Goetia, Golden Dawn, Solomonic, Wicca, Pagan, Angelic, Ancient Egyptian, Theurgy, etc.
Ottawa Occult Stores
These stores serve as hubs for Ottawa's occult community, offering tools, crystals, and educational resources.
Witches' Chest – Offers spiritual supplies such as herbs, candles, crystals, and tools for witchcraft practices, alongside books and workshops.
Otherworld Treasures - Specialized in handcrafted jewelry, crystals, tools, and artisan gifts.
Capital Crystals - A crystal and wellness shop providing a wide selection of gemstones, crystal decor, and tarot. The store also offers workshops about astrology and Reiki.
Ontario Pagan Festivals
These Ontario Pagan festivals provide great opportunities to meet Wiccans and Pagans from all over and immerse yourself in the broader Pagan culture:
Kaleidoscope Gathering - The Kaleidoscope Gathering (KG) is Canada's biggest meeting of the Witchcraft, Pagan, Heathen, and Occult communities.
Wic-can Fest - It's Canada's oldest Pagan Festival, a family-friendly, spiritual experience with workshops, rituals, and live music.
Cross-Canada and International Wiccan Resources
These websites offer deep insights into Traditional Wicca and Witchcraft and provide directories of covens and Pagan groups worldwide:
Mandragora Magika - Mandragora Magika is a worldwide Wiccan & Pagan network and a resource for Initiatory Wicca, Witchcraft, and British Traditional Wicca.
British Wicca - Focused on Gardnerian Tradition, British Wicca is an unofficial and informative website that explains the core of Traditional British Wicca.
Online Groups for Seekers and Initiates
These groups are great for Pagan seekers looking for discussions, advice from initiates, and opportunities to join a Wiccan coven:
Alexandrian Wicca Seekers and Initiates is a Facebook group for Alexandrian Initiates, Covens offering initiation, and those seeking a coven for training and initiation.
British Traditional Wicca Server - Discord server with initiates from Traditional witchcraft paths, such as Alexandrians, Gardnerians, and more.
British Traditional Wicca Seekers & Initiates - In this Facebook group, the initiates come from many different BTW paths, such as Alexandrians, Gardnerians and more.
The core of Paganism, Wicca and Witchcraft is community. We aren't meant to walk this spiritual path alone, and when you start looking, you'll find many others ready to walk alongside you.
Last update: April 5, 2025
