ON NO's profile

ON/NO is a family-oriented nonlanded naturist club situated in the National Capital region of Canada: Ottawa/Gatineau.

In 1993, a few nudists, who'd met at a nearby free beach, decided it was time to do something about the lack of naturist opportunities during the very long, very cold eastern Ontario winters. Out of that first initiative, Ottawa Naturists / Naturistes de l'Outaouais was born and, by the following winter, the first swimming pool was rented.

From the beginning, ON/NO enjoyed the support of the landed naturist clubs around Ottawa, many of whose members are also members of ON/NO.

Today ON/NO is made up of almost 200 adult members who, along with their children, enjoy bi-weekly swims at 3 indoor pools in the Ottawa area and organized group-visits to naturist clubs and resorts in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

ON/NO nude events are NOT clothing-optional. Nudity is required at the pools and is dictated by the hosting club/resort rules during organized visits. If you're shy they suggest you wrap yourself in a large towel until you feel comfortable (which won't take long).

ON/NO continues to search for activities that families can enjoy "au naturel" and has recently added 5-pin bowling to its schedule.

In addition to its social activities, ON/NO takes a proactive role in promoting naturism and correcting misinformation through seminars and the news media.

ON/NO is incorporated in Ontario, Canada as a Not-for-Profit club and is run entirely by volunteers.