Shibari, rope and rope jams in Ottawa

Ottawa straddles two provinces, and so does its scene — several events happen on the Gatineau side. It is quieter than Montréal’s or Toronto’s, and travels largely by word of mouth at munches.

Rope bondage has its own scene in Canada, its own studios and its own vocabulary. You will find shibari, kinbaku, and plenty of people who simply tie without putting a label on it. Several cities have an active group and, most weeks, at least one gathering.