The Door Youth Centre Ottawa

The Door Youth Centre Ottawa The Door / La Porte Opportunities For Youth aka The Door Youth Centre is located in Chinatown Ottawa. Open to all youth between the ages of 12-18 yrs. Hungry?

Open Monday through Friday from 4-8pm (except holidays) and still have your weekends to chill out. What’s your hang out spot after-school? Has the mall become redundant? Are you between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a place where you can be you, free from judgment regardless of your religious beliefs or orientation? The Door Youth Centre (Ottawa) is location in the Chinatown district and is op

en to all youth between the ages of 12-18 yrs. Monday through Thursday from 4-9pm (except holidays), trust me, you will love this fun-filled, no pressure environment. What’s your passion? Suggest your interests to our knowledgeable and friendly staff. The best part about The Door is that the youth have a strong input in what happens here. Do all the Facebook and Youtube surfing you want on our internet stations. Sit back and chillax to a movie on movie night or watch your favourite sitcoms. Make new friends or just kick with old ones. Participate in our weekly tournaments and win prizes including gift certificates, movie passes, or snacks. Come check out our games room equipped with ping pong, foosball, pool, and basketball arcade games. Challenge other competitive youth your age on our outdoor basketball court and test your skills. Free food served everyday at 6pm. Do not worry about money for fast food or snacks ever again. All food allergies or religious requests will be accommodated. Every other Tuesday during the school year we have gourmet meals provided by McPhail Memorial Baptist Church which is a must have and always a super popular dinner amongst all of us here at The Door. Who needs 40 hours of community service to graduate? Why not complete them at the door. We have a wide variety of ways you can complete your hours. Inquire within to find out how. Our staff will be more than happy to explain it to you. Need extra money? Let us help you create an awesome resume and cover letter and aid you in your job search. Plenty of our youth members have secured multiple jobs across Ottawa and you could be next! Also, we offer free homework help all week long. We have wonderful volunteers and staff that specialize in different subjects and a homework room in case you need a quiet environment to work in. Our weekly schedule is the following:

Manic Mondays: Sports & Movie Nights! Artistic Tuesdays: Art projects, and 3-D printing

Wicked Wednesdays: Tournaments with prizes & wii night. We also have workshops the third Wednesday of the month at 6pm and serve Domino’s Pizza for dinner! Thriving Thursdays: Games night & Yoga!

The Door is closed today for Staff Development. 💛We’ll be back Monday, August 24, from 4–8 PM!See you then!
08/21/2026

The Door is closed today for Staff Development. 💛

We’ll be back Monday, August 24, from 4–8 PM!

See you then!

Come by The Door Youth Centre and enjoy a sweet treat made by the youth while supporting our youth members!Proceeds from...
08/19/2026

Come by The Door Youth Centre and enjoy a sweet treat made by the youth while supporting our youth members!

Proceeds from the cookie sale will go directly toward youth programming and activities at The Door.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 755 Somerset St. W. – The Door Youth Centre entrance

Grab a cookie, support local youth, and help us continue creating meaningful opportunities for young people in our community!

🍪 Calling All Youth Bakers!We’re looking for 5 youth bakers to join us this Wednesday for a fun cookie-making activity a...
08/17/2026

🍪 Calling All Youth Bakers!

We’re looking for 5 youth bakers to join us this Wednesday for a fun cookie-making activity at The Door Youth Centre!

Together, we’ll bake delicious cookies while helping raise funds to support our youth programs, projects, and activities.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Door Youth Centre

All youth members are welcome, but only 5 baking spots are available — first come, first served!

Come bake, learn, have fun, and help support The Door! 🍪💛

📣 This Week at The Door | August 17–21We’ve got another great week of activities, learning, and fun at The Door Youth Ce...
08/17/2026

📣 This Week at The Door | August 17–21

We’ve got another great week of activities, learning, and fun at The Door Youth Centre!

💰 Monday: Financial Literacy Workshop with Eric from RBC
🏐 Tuesday: National Acadian Day Activity + Volleyball
🌎 Wednesday: World Humanitarian Day Activity + Baking with Malith
🎭 Thursday: Summer Youth Initiative Fundraiser + Charades
🚪 Friday: CLOSED for Staff Development Day

All activities are FREE for youth ages 12–18.

Come hang out, learn something new, and enjoy the week with us!

A heartfelt thank you to the Air Canada Foundation ()  for investing in the potential of young people at  Door Youth Cen...
08/13/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Air Canada Foundation () for investing in the potential of young people at Door Youth Centre Ottawa.

Your generous financial support helps us continue providing free, accessible programs and services that youth in our community can rely on. From daily nutritious meals and life skills and job-readiness programming to creative and recreational activities and mental health and wellness supports, this funding helps us respond to the everyday needs of the young people who walk through our doors.

At The Door, we believe every young person deserves a safe and welcoming space where they can feel supported, build confidence, develop new skills, make positive connections, and discover new opportunities.

Support from community partners like the Air Canada Foundation allows us to continue creating meaningful experiences for youth while helping them build a stronger foundation for their futures.

Thank you, Air Canada Foundation, for believing in our youth and investing in their potential.

👟 STEP UP FOR YOUTH!The Door Youth Centre is collecting new and gently used shoes for youth ages 12–18 in our community....
08/12/2026

👟 STEP UP FOR YOUTH!

The Door Youth Centre is collecting new and gently used shoes for youth ages 12–18 in our community.

Many of the young people we support need proper footwear for everyday activities, school, sports, and recreation. All sizes and styles are welcome, every pair can make a difference.

Interested in donating? Please contact Susan at [email protected] for more information.

Help us make sure every young person has a pair of shoes that fits.

Exploring Our Roots: A Chinatown Walking Tour!On August 6, fourteen youth from The Door Youth Centre explored Ottawa’s C...
08/11/2026

Exploring Our Roots: A Chinatown Walking Tour!

On August 6, fourteen youth from The Door Youth Centre explored Ottawa’s Chinatown with local artist Don Kwan.

Youth learned about the history and culture of the community where The Door is located, exploring the Chinatown Arch, Kowloon Market, public murals, sidewalk art, and more.

The trip ended at Street Seats, where former Board Chair Debbie Barton shared her knowledge of local plants and their uses. Youth then enjoyed pizza, snacks, and drinks together.

A big thank you to our supporters and community partners (Chinatown BIA) , Ottawa Community Foundation, and Street Seats for making the experience possible for our youth.

🌞 This Week at The Door! 🌈We’ve got another great week planned for our youth! From celebrating new beginnings to sports,...
08/10/2026

🌞 This Week at The Door! 🌈

We’ve got another great week planned for our youth! From celebrating new beginnings to sports, creativity, and building positive mindsets, there’s something for everyone.

✨ This week includes:

Celebrating New Beginnings Goodbye Party
Inclusion, Diversity & 2SLGBTQI+ Pride Infosession
Basketball
International Youth Day Activity & Martial Arts with Dan
Positive Thinking with Project F.L.Y
Talent Show 🎤⭐

📅 August 10–14
📍 The Door Youth Centre

Come hang out, get involved, and enjoy the week with us! 💛

Saying goodbye is never easy, but celebrating new beginnings makes it a little easier.🥹Join us at The Door Youth Centre ...
08/06/2026

Saying goodbye is never easy, but celebrating new beginnings makes it a little easier.🥹

Join us at The Door Youth Centre Monday, 10th of August, for an afternoon of celebrating and congratulating our graduating youth as they begin their journey beyond The Door. We have an evening of fun, games, and cake planned for all youth members! 🌼

☀️ July at The Door! 🎉What an awesome month! 💙July was filled with games, sports, dance parties, water fights, a piñata,...
08/05/2026

☀️ July at The Door! 🎉

What an awesome month! 💙

July was filled with games, sports, dance parties, water fights, a piñata, birthday celebrations, arts and crafts, Girls Day, Pride & Power, and fun workshops. There was something for everyone to enjoy!

Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make July full of laughter, new friendships, and great memories. We can't wait to see you for more fun in August!😄

Address

755 Somerset West
Ottawa, ON
K1R6R1

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm

Telephone

+16132373667

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