Other Ways to Help
We welcome gently used equipment donations and also welcome volunteers who would like to donate their time!
Our Inventory
View our inventory via our lending platform, MyTurn! New items are continuously being added!
Outdoor Gear Donations
Equity and the Outdoors
Outdoor Gear Donations
If you missed our previous “Gear Drives"
we'll be open at 877A Boyd Ave to accept donations on:
Thursdays from 2:30pm-6:30pm
and Saturdays from 10am-2pm
If you have gear to donate but can’t make the planned dates, please connect with us - email below
About the Library
Equity and the Outdoors
Outdoor Gear Donations
With the goal of enabling more people to enjoy the benefits of getting outside, to promote equity and reduce barriers to access nature in the city and beyond, and in support of the sharing economy and reducing waste, the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library was launched in 2021.
Over the past 18 months, we have grown to over 800 individual members,
With the goal of enabling more people to enjoy the benefits of getting outside, to promote equity and reduce barriers to access nature in the city and beyond, and in support of the sharing economy and reducing waste, the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library was launched in 2021.
Over the past 18 months, we have grown to over 800 individual members, and have supported more than 30 partner organizations through gear support and outdoor programming.
Equity and the Outdoors
Equity and the Outdoors
Equity and the Outdoors
The purpose of the Library is to provide opportunities for individuals and groups to borrow equipment with as few barriers as possible. We operate on the principle that cost and systemic barriers should not prevent opportunities to try new activities and to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of recreation and connecting with na
The purpose of the Library is to provide opportunities for individuals and groups to borrow equipment with as few barriers as possible. We operate on the principle that cost and systemic barriers should not prevent opportunities to try new activities and to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of recreation and connecting with nature in the outdoors. This could be in your neighbourhood park in the city, a community garden plot, along one of the paths or waterways in the capital, or in the conservation areas, provincial and national parks nearby.
In particular, the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library seeks to support people living with low incomes, women, youth, BIPoC communities, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and newcomers to access gear for outdoor activities.
Help build the Library
As we build the library inventory, we’re reaching out for community support.
If you have:
- outdoor equipment;
- partnership opportunities;
- funds to help our operating costs;
- funding and grant finding ideas;
- time to volunteer;
...we would welcome these contributions.
We are a lean team. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals, and create a gear library that is accessible to everyone. Your generous donation will help offset the expenses of this community initiative.
Hours and Locations
Main Location: 877A Boyd Ave
Winter Pop-Up at Overbrook Community Centre: 33 Quill Street
Winter Pop-Up at Overbrook Community Centre: 33 Quill Street
Hours of Operation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Winter Pop-Up at Overbrook Community Centre: 33 Quill Street
Winter Pop-Up at Overbrook Community Centre: 33 Quill Street
Winter Pop-Up at Overbrook Community Centre: 33 Quill Street
Jan 7th, 2023 - end of March, 2023
Saturdays noon-4pm
