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Indian community in Ottawa: how many Indians live here?
About 58,700 South Asians live in the Ontario part of the Ottawa–Gatineau metro area, of whom 32,195 reported Indian origin, out of 1.14 million people, according to the 2021 Census (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile).
The City of Ottawa itself has 57,820 South Asian residents (5.8%) and 31,385 of Indian origin, and counted 20,300 Hindus and 6,375 Sikhs (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile). Census ethnic origin counts include people who gave more than one origin.
Hindu temples in Ottawa
Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton
Hindu temple · Ottawa (Gloucester)
- Address
- 4835 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1X 1G6
- Open
- Darshan Mon–Fri and Canada holidays 8:30–10:30 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM; weekends and Hindu festivals 8:30 AM–8:30 PM; aarti 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM
- Activities
- Daily aarti, weekly poojas, Sunday Vishnu Sahasranamam, Arya Samaj havan; Brahma Vidya study programme; 2026: Navaratri 11–20 October, temple anniversary 24 October, Karwa Chauth 28 October
- Weddings
- Temple priests solemnize Hindu marriages; a valid Ontario marriage licence is required, ideally handed in the day before
- Phone
- (613) 822-1531
Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa
South Indian temple · Richmond (Ottawa)
- Address
- 6179 Perth St, Richmond, ON K0A 2Z0
- Activities
- Homams, Pradosham, Satyanarayana pooja; cultural event of music and classical dance 24 October 2026
- Weddings
- Vivaham (wedding ceremony) listed among its services, booked through an enquiry form
Ottawa Sivan Temple (Vaithiyanatha Swamy Koyil)
South Indian (Saivite) temple · North Gower (Ottawa)
- Address
- 2104 Roger Stevens Drive, North Gower, Ontario K0A 2T0
- Open
- 9:00 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–9:00 PM; poojas 9:30 AM, 12:00 noon and 7:30 PM
- Activities
- Annual festival with Thirukalyanam (3–13 July 2026); religion classes, Sunday yoga and bhajan, youth programmes
- Weddings
- Basement hall and kitchen rented for private functions; outdoor space can be used for weddings; priest available for functions at home
- Phone
- 613-489-1774
Vishva Shakti Durga Mandir
Hindu temple · Ottawa
- Address
- 55 Clarey Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 3S1
- Open
- Mon–Sat 6:00–8:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
- Activities
- Worship and teaching; publishes a Hindu calendar for 2026
- Phone
- (613) 321-0675
ISKCON Ottawa (Hare Krishna Temple)
ISKCON · Ottawa
- Address
- 212 Somerset St E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6V4
- Open
- Sunday feast from 5:00 PM; library daily 5:00–8:00 PM except Saturdays
We could not confirm these details on its own website; they are from ISKCON Centres directory. Please phone ahead.
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir planned for Ottawa had its foundation stone laid in October 2025 and has no published address yet, so it is not listed.
Gurdwara in Ottawa
Ottawa Sikh Society (Gurdwara)
Sikh gurdwara · Nepean (Ottawa)
- Address
- 25 Gurdwara Rd, Nepean, ON
- Activities
- Charity founded in 1968 serving Ottawa's Sikh community
- Phone
- 613-225-8280
We could not confirm these details on its own website; they are from CanadaHelps. Please phone ahead.
We could not read the gurdwara's own website, so its hours and whether it performs Anand Karaj are not listed here; please contact it directly.
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November. We found no city-wide Ottawa Diwali event with a published 2026 date yet; the temples above post their festival programmes on their websites.
Getting married in Ottawa: marriage licence
Book an appointment with the City of Ottawa; the licence costs $168.10 and is valid for 90 days anywhere in Ontario (City of Ottawa).
- Both partners bring two original government IDs each (for example a passport or birth certificate plus photo ID); copies are not accepted, and the Ontario Health Card is not accepted.
- Payment: cash, cheque, Interac or credit card; the fee is non-refundable.
- Ontario rules: you must be 18 or older (16–17 with consent); banns can replace a licence only in limited cases (Government of Ontario).
- Civil ceremony: the City holds civil ceremonies at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W, and the Orléans Client Service Centre, once you have the licence (City of Ottawa).
Planning an Indian wedding in Ottawa
- Temple ceremony: the Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton's priests solemnize weddings once you hand in your Ontario licence (Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton); the Siva Vishnu Temple lists Vivaham among its services (Siva Vishnu Temple of Ottawa).
- Hall or outdoor space: the Ottawa Sivan Temple rents its hall for private functions and allows weddings in its outdoor space (Ottawa Sivan Temple).
- Guests from India need Canadian visitor visas or eTAs, so send invitations early.
- Moving to Canada after the wedding? See our Indians in Canada guide for marriage recognition and sponsorship basics.
Finding an Indian partner in Ottawa
Ottawa's Indian community is smaller and more spread out than Toronto's, from Barrhaven and Kanata to Orléans, so meeting someone through the temple or friends can take time. On NRI Hearts you can look for members in Ottawa and across Ontario by community and religion; the box above shows who is looking right now.
Every NRI Hearts profile is email-verified and manually reviewed before it goes live; we do not check marital status, visa or employment, so do your own checks too (how to verify an NRI match). You can check kundali compatibility before you talk, and see what each verification badge covers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main Hindu temple in Ottawa?
The Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton at 4835 Bank Street is the best known. Ottawa also has the Siva Vishnu Temple in Richmond, the Ottawa Sivan Temple in North Gower, the Vishva Shakti Durga Mandir on Clarey Avenue and ISKCON on Somerset Street East.
What are the Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton's hours?
Darshan is Monday to Friday and Canada holidays 8:30–10:30 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM, and weekends and Hindu festivals 8:30 AM–8:30 PM, with aarti at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM, according to the temple's website.
Is there a gurdwara in Ottawa?
Yes. The Ottawa Sikh Society gurdwara is at 25 Gurdwara Road in Nepean; the society was founded in 1968.
How many Indians live in Ottawa?
The 2021 Census counted 58,745 South Asians in the Ontario part of the Ottawa–Gatineau metro area, including 32,195 people of Indian origin. The City of Ottawa had 57,820 South Asian residents.
Can we have a Hindu wedding at an Ottawa temple?
Yes. The Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton's priests solemnize Hindu marriages with a valid Ontario marriage licence, and the Siva Vishnu Temple lists Vivaham among its services.
How much is a marriage licence in Ottawa?
$168.10 at the City of Ottawa, by appointment. Both partners bring two original government IDs, and the licence is valid for 90 days anywhere in Ontario.
Sources
All checked on 21 October 2026. Opening hours, fees and services change; confirm with each place and withthe licence issuer before you rely on them.
General information, not legal advice. NRI Hearts is a matrimonial platform, not a wedding planner.