Gathering at our new Peace Pole, 2025

RCWO Members getting ready to distribute 4,000+ mums!

Volunteer Mums Drivers, fueling up for the big day

District 7040 Friendship Exchange participants (picture by RCWO member)

Hadi Mortada, RCWO Member, helping at Silver Springs Farm

RCWO Member Bachir Bastien talks with participants at Adventure in Finance, 2025

District 7040 members welcome Friendship Exchange participants from Mumbai, 2025

RCWO Member Brett Brooking sending a message for World Peace Day, 2025

RCWO Members embarking on a nature walk, Mud Lake

RCWO Members and friends ready to volunteer at IRONMAN, 2025

The RCWO Team volunteering at IRONMAN 2025

Welcome to the Rotary Club of West Ottawa!

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of dedicated people who share your passion for community service and fellowship.

Introducing the new West Ottawa Interact Club

September 4, 2026: WIN (West Ottawa Interact) is a youth-led Interact Club connected to the Rotary Club of West Ottawa, now recognized by Rotary International and RCWO. Here is what WIN is, what its members have done so far, and how young people in West Ottawa can get involved.

The Dictionary4Life Books Arrived, and Look What Fun We Had!

August 19, 2026: After a remarkable journey from Dubai to Ottawa, 1,560 Dictionary4Life books arrived safely in District 7040. Last night, Rotarians from across the District gathered to collect their books, while RCWO volunteers got to work preparing our own books for local Grade 3 students.

Rain, Runners, and Rotary: A Day of Service at IRONMAN Canada Ottawa

August 5, 2026: On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Rotary Club of West Ottawa members, family, friends and student volunteers returned to Aid Station #3 at IRONMAN Canada Ottawa. What began as a day of handing out water and fruit became a weekend of community partnerships, youth engagement, food rescue, new friendships and plenty of stories to tell.

Growing Kindness: Share a Mum, Share a Smile

July 25, 2026: Gather your workplace, club, team, family, or group of friends and start a new Thanksgiving tradition. With the Rotary Club of West Ottawa’s Growing Kindness Mum Exchange, everyone gives a thoughtful surprise, receives one in return, and helps support Rotary projects in our community.