Does Probe Ottawa require membership?

Yes, Probe Ottawa requires membership (play parties; not needed for drop-in socials). Membership costs $40 CAD (3 months) · $120 CAD (1 year).

Is Probe Ottawa BYOB?

No, Probe Ottawa does not allow outside beverages.

Probe Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

On-Premise Club

Updated Oct 15, 2026

41 York St, Suites 300 & 400, Ottawa, ON K1N 5S7

Ottawa, Ontario

probeottawa.ca

Website

Membership Required

from $40 · play parties; not needed for drop-in socials

Dress Code

Event-specific dress codes; no culturally appropriating or disrespectful attire; loose glitter prohibited

Who Can Attend

All individuals of all sexual orientations, genders and identities welcome
Play parties require a membership
First-time members must arrive within the first two hours of a play party

Membership

CAD (3 Months)$40

CAD (1 Year)$120

Before you go

Joining: Memberships last three months or one year and can be renewed; they give access to the club's facilities and members-only events. Play parties require a current membership.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Joining (opens in a new tab)
First visit: Enter through the alley on the left side of 41 York St, look for the last door with a Probe decal, and take the elevator up to check in on the 4th floor. The entry door is locked by midnight at the latest.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for First visit (opens in a new tab)
Who can attend: All individuals of all sexual orientations, genders and identities are welcome.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Who can attend (opens in a new tab)
Alcohol: No bar and no alcohol for sale; bringing your own alcohol is not allowed. Anyone who appears intoxicated is asked to stop or not to play.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Alcohol (opens in a new tab)
Phones & photos: Taking photos in the club during an event requires permission from a dungeon monitor and the explicit consent of all individuals involved.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Phones & photos (opens in a new tab)
House rules: Consent is the foundation of all interactions. Safe words are required (Yellow and Red by default), and dungeon monitors may interrupt any scene over safety or consent concerns. The space is scent-free; no smoking or vaping.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for House rules (opens in a new tab)
Payment & booking: Cash, credit, debit and e-transfer are accepted. If an event is not sold out, tickets are also offered at the door.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Payment & booking (opens in a new tab)
Getting there: No designated parking. Street parking in the Byward Market is free after 5:30 pm and all day Sundays (2 hour limit); parkades, the O-train, OC Transpo and STO are nearby.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Getting there (opens in a new tab)
Accessibility: The venue has elevator access and wheelchair accessibility, and the club works alongside an accessibility coordinator.; Source · checked Oct 2026 for Accessibility (opens in a new tab)

About

Probe Ottawa describes itself as “a queer-owned and operated space centered around consensual exploration and connection”. It is an on-premise private members club in the Byward Market, on the 3rd and 4th floors of 41 York St, and it opens only when an event is scheduled. The 4th floor is an open dungeon with a custom suspension frame, a loft and a kitchen; the 3rd floor has rooms for smaller groups and private play. The club also has showers, a medical room and a play-free aftercare room, and provides linens, cleaning supplies and free condoms. The venue has elevator and wheelchair access. Recurring nights include play parties, rope-themed parties, classes, discussion and support groups, and drop-in nights such as Geeky & Kinky. The club welcomes individuals of all sexual orientations, genders and identities. Play parties require a membership, which can be bought online or at the door, while the drop-in Geeky & Kinky night needs none; first-time members must arrive within the first two hours of a play party. There is no bar and no alcohol for sale, BYOB is not allowed, and some events set a dress theme, with no culturally appropriating attire at any. Consent is the foundation of all interactions, safe words are mandatory, dungeon monitors may interrupt any scene, and photos need a monitor's permission and everyone's consent.