While we're certainly not in Kansas, we at DC know that you swoon for all things savvy, serviceable, and social from across the True North and beyond: all at the click of a mouse. As Canada's top one-stop LGBT community service web source, Dorothy's Closet features everything from on line shopping to business listings, blogs and high camp to current affairs, personal ads to pet pics, restaurant reviews to real estate, and much, much more!

Feeling festive? Channel your inner Judy and check out Canada's hip, colorful club scene. Our city by city directories will steer you to fabulous points of pride where you're sure to scope out the local flavour!

Got something you want to buy, sell or trade? Register for Dorothy's Closet Classifieds and post a free advert! Here, folks from all provinces and territories- heck, even our southern neighbours-- can exchange all matter of wares, whether it be golf clubs or glitzy gowns. And while you're rooting through our closet, don't forget to visit our calendar of events to connect with fellow DC readers in real life! This super user-friendly, user-identified (and, again, totally free!) community bulletin offers an eclectic, ever-evolving, and constantly updated mix of events!

Hip happenings, ruby slipper, and fairy wand listings aside, our Guide to the Goods section showcases links to all your must-have merchandise! Boasting something for the stone butch, flaming queen, and everyone in between, our Dorothy's Closet fingertip shopping guide affords access to multiple LGBT-owned and friendly merchants with a single keystroke! So, come on over the rainbow! Try on those fabulous stilettos or sensible shoes; no matter if your style is barefoot, Birkenstock, or Louboutin, we have it all right here!

Are you an activist or organizer? Committee member or social seeker? Living, breathing, LGBTQ or "family" friendly human with something important to share? Post your upcoming event(s) or organization info on Dorothy’s Closet Blog for maximum advertising with minimal effort! Registration is free. Readership is diverse.

From social support groups to activity-focused clubs, our ever-expanding Social & Networking in Ottawa page provides a comprehensive listing of LGBTQ community resources. This page is the perfect way to spread the word about your unique group to your target audience. And since our voices are stronger if we raise them in unison, connecting with local like-minded folks is a great way to make us heard!

Entrepreneurs can also take advantage of the Dorothy’s Closet network by getting involved with our constantly evolving GLBT Business Directory. By categorising our listings, we’ve made it super simple for prospective customers to point and click their way right to your contact info! From art galleries to accountants, tax services to travel agents, and parenting resources to pet supplies, we showcase all manner of goods, services, and merchants. By having your listing on the DC directory you’re business is sure to be seen.

But what’s a snazzy ensemble if you can’t flaunt your goods? At Dorothy’s Closet, we clue you in to the places you’re sure to see and be seen! Whatever your downtime needs, we feature plenty to fill your social calendar on no less than three portals:

• From our main site, click on the Out and about section;

• Or go to the Calendar of Events entry on the fun and informative DC Blog;

We are constantly adding new elements to Dorothy’s Closet and we wanted to tell you about our latest addition that we are very excited about!

We now have an Interactive Map feature on our Neighborhood pages. We've started with the Bank Street Village area and we can tell you what businesses and services are gay owned, gay friendly and gay run.

Our new map feature pages are driving lots of traffic to our site and in the near future we will be making these pages exclusive advertising spots.

Please have a look, enjoy and contact us if you have any questions.

Click here to see the Bank Street Village map.

Visit Dorothy’s Closet to see our online Lesbian and Gay Community Free Classifieds!

Whether you're out, in, or straddling the threshold, you'll definitely want to rummage through Dorothy's Closet!

Keep it in the family! At Dorothy’s Closet, you can shop with the confidence that comes from knowing your hard-earned dollars support queer-positive enterprise! Because 100% of the businesses featured on our site are either LGBT-owned or friendly, patronizing our generous advertisers is a sure fire way to strengthen our community voice.