Directory of All Communities for Canadian Women Entrepreneurs
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About a month ago, Erin Sisko, Founder of The Elleiance Network, shared a simple question on LinkedIn. She had come across a post asking women to share communities they loved — spaces focused on growth, leadership, creativity, and turning ideas into action. The response to that post was incredible, but something quickly stood out: Many of the communities mentioned were not Canadian-owned… which sparked a new conversation.
Canada is home to an incredible number of women-led communities — spaces where entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and builders come together to learn, connect, and support each other. Yet many of these communities operate quietly within their own circles, often unaware of the other powerful networks doing meaningful work across the country.
So Erin asked a new question:
What Canadian-owned, women-led communities are helping women reach their full potential?
The response from our audience online was immediate and inspiring. Community builders, Elleiance members, and Social Media Followers began sharing the spaces they love — communities that are creating opportunities for connection, mentorship, leadership development, collaboration, and real momentum.
This page is a compilation of the answers to the above question.
It is a growing directory of Canadian women-led communities that are committed to helping women build businesses, grow their leadership, strengthen their networks, and take meaningful action.
Our intention is simple:
To celebrate the women building these communities. To make it easier for women across Canada to discover them. And to encourage collaboration between the many incredible ecosystems that already exist.
Community builders are doing important work. Creating spaces where women can grow, learn, and lead is not easy. It takes vision, persistence, and a deep commitment to the people inside those rooms.
This directory exists to recognize that work and to help strengthen the connections between these communities. We encourage you to explore them, join them, support them, and most importantly — continue building the rooms where women can thrive.
Because when communities collaborate, everyone benefits!
Canadian Women-Led Communities Directory, Sorted Alphabetically
This Directory of All Communities for Canadian Women Entrepreneurs was created in alignment with the mission of The Elleiance Network, to elevate women not just as founders, but as ecosystem builders. It is not about competition. It is about collaboration at the highest level.
When the women who build communities come together to share insight, visibility, and strategic proximity, the entire ecosystem strengthens. There is more than enough room in this market. When we model partnership over scarcity, we expand what is possible for Canadian women entrepreneurs everywhere.
If we want to reshape the business landscape in Canada, it begins by recognizing and uniting the women who are already leading the charge.
Please Note: We tried our best to compile all communities in this Directory, but we absolutely know we have missed some! We strongly encourage you to leave a comment to let us know what's missing, and we’ll happily update this Directory!
Let’s dive into it:
12 Million Women (Virtual)
Founded by Megan Johnston
Headquarters in Kelowna, British Columbia
12 Million Women is an online community for women who are aspiring to, or practicing in, a career in project management. Our aim is to become the global destination for women to connect with each other, learn from each other, support each other, and grow the opportunity for more women to join the profession or learn project management skills.
Athena Collective (Virtual)
Founded By Sarah Bundy
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
Women entrepreneurs are not lacking ambition, intelligence, or capability. What they're often lacking is an environment designed for how they build, lead, and grow. That's why Athena Collective exists. We help women founders, owners, and operators move from A to B faster, smarter, and with less friction by aggregating and personalizing the resources, relationships, tools, and support they need in one trusted place. No more piecing together solutions from a dozen platforms. No more wondering if you're asking the right questions. No more navigating growth alone.
Brown Girl Angel (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Bhargavi V.
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Brown Girl Angels' vision is to be the leading South Asian female angel collective globally. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower South Asian female angel investors and fund South Asian female founders.
Canada Powered By Women (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Tracey Bodnarchuk
Headquarters in Calgary, Alberta
We represent Canadian women who believe sound energy policies are vital for the continuing prosperity of our country.
Canadian Blk Women in Excellence Society (In-Person)
Founded By Tia Upshaw
Headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canadian Blk Women in Excellence Society NS & BC is a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering and supporting Black women entrepreneurs. With a mission to foster economic growth, facilitate equitable opportunities, and amplify the voices of Black women in business within Canada
Canadian Women & Sport | Femmes et Sport au Canada (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Allison Sandmeyer-Graves
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Harnessing the power of sport so girls and women everywhere can benefit. We partner with sport organizations, governments, and leaders to build better sport through gender equity.
Canadian Women in VC (In-Person & Virtual)
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Women in VC is a Canadian grassroots organization dedicated to accelerating the next generation of women in venture capital through Professional Development, Networking and Support. Our vision is to unify the venture capital community to equip the next generation of leaders, cultivate confidence and enable women to see themselves in a spectrum of diverse leadership for generations to come.
Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce(CanWCC) (In-Person)
Founded By Nancy Wilson
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is the only chamber of commerce in Canada that advocates explicitly for diverse women-identified and non-binary entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners.
CAWEE Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Ann Patterson
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Since 1976 The Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (CAWEE) has been connecting Canadian businesswomen. Based in Toronto, Ontario, CAWEE is considered one of Canada’s most respected networking organizations, representing professionals from a broad range of disciplines, markets and perspectives.
Centre for Social Innovation (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Tonya Surman
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
We're a coworking space, community, and launchpad for people who are changing the world, with two locations in Toronto and a bustling online community. We provide our members with the tools they need to accelerate their success and amplify their impact. Together, we’re building a movement of nonprofits, for-profits, entrepreneurs, artists, and activists working across sectors to build the Next Economy.
Community of Ambitious and Inspired CEOs (CAIC) (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Erum Zehra
Headquarters in Oakville, Ontario
CAIC stands for “Community of Ambitious and Inspired CEOs”. We are a not for profit membership organization for professional networking. We aim to empower each other by building synergistic, long lasting relationships and providing support to all our members in achieving their goals.
Connected Business Women Network (CBWN) (In-Person)
Founded By Debbie Van Camp
Headquarters in Calgary, Alberta
We are committed to providing service and support to female business leaders, entrepreneurs, business executives and home based sales leaders who have both successful and developing businesses and careers.
Coralus World (In-Person)
Founded By Vicki Saunders
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Coralus collectively practices different ways of doing things for a better now and a new inheritance. Members offer and access resources at their own pace, creating a self-regenerating pay-it-forward pool of skills, connections, funds, and support then used to advance ventures and the collective doing world changing work. Coralus has circulated nearly $16.5M to 170+ women- and nonbinary-led ventures by distributing capital via collective decision-making. 45% of those founders are from chronically excluded racial and ethnic groups. The payback rate on its unsecured 0% interest loans is 95%. Founded in Canada in 2015, Coralus' current footprint includes the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Erapreneur (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Leslie Gottlieb
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Introducing Erapreneur™ — a fun-first membership community for fierce female founders ready to level up together (try saying that ten times, lol).
Empowering Women in Business (EWB) (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Tania Valbuena
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario and St. John's NFLD
We are identifying Canada's "Hidden Giants" through our National Impact List while providing practical, high-impact skill-building sessions year-round.
Executiv (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Samira Amin Udugampola
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Executiv is a launchpad for women execs. We are an inclusive membership community and platform for emerging and senior women leaders in business. About Executiv: Our mission is to build the world’s most engaged, diverse, and powerful community of women in leadership.
Female Founders Networking Breakfast (In-Person)
Founded By Geraldine Jippe
Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec
Women receive only ~2% of global venture capital funding, yet female-led startups often outperform in returns and growth. This edition was created to discuss that gap head-on: a space where female founders can ask the questions that matter, share real challenges, and hear practical insights.
FemTech Canada (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Rachel Bartholomew
Headquarters in Waterlook, Ontario
Femtech Canada exists to inspire entrepreneurs to lead in women’s health innovation. We connect Canadian Femtech companies with the resources and recognition they deserve.
FemXchange (Virtual)
Founded By Caroline Mastropaolo
Headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia
A point-based skill exchange marketplace where skills are your currency. Unleash your potential. Empower hers.
Firecracker Department (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Naomi (Firecracker) Snieckus
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Firecracker Department started as a podcast and is on it's way to becoming way more than that.
In its infancy, Firecracker Department consisted of a microphone and the multi-award-winning-talented, and irresistibly charming Naomi Snieckus as Host, in a comfy cozy sit-down chat with some of the brightest minds and most charismatic women in entertainment industry. And that is still happening in a major way. Representing the full spectrum of ’The Biz’, each interview has Naomi and her guest kick-off their shoes, pour a glass of wine and begin a very informal conversation that is real and often intensely-personal. It’s a funny, frank talk about success, life in the public eye, the victories, embarrassments and vagaries of fame.
Flow State Founder (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Laura Fortey
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
Flow State Founder is more than an accelerator...it’s a way of being a founder in flow. It’s designed for female entrepreneurs who want to scale thriving businesses without burning out, while connecting to a supportive, high-performing community of women and business leaders.
Fora: Network for Change (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Emma Asiedu-Akrofi
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Empowering our community to advance gender-equity in decision-making spaces globally.
We deliver programs and opportunities that prepare the next generation of leaders to amplify their voices in decision-making spaces! Since 2009, Fora (formerly Girls 20), has been investing in young changemakers experiencing gender-based discrimination, and working to make decision-making spaces more inclusive and equitable. Through renowned leadership, advocacy, and community-building programs, we help young trailblazers gain new skills, confidence, supportive networks and opportunities to build gender equity movements, advance in their career trajectories, and change the status quo.
Frank Women's Leadership (Virtual)
Founded By Dayna Lapkovsky
Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec
Frank is a fresh and unique leadership community - for women, by women - that accelerates professional and personal growth in a safe, confidential and inspiring way.
Get Connected(Virtual)
Founded By Hannah Schwartz
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Get Connected is a community-driven platform founded by Hannah Schwartz that helps entrepreneurs and creatives build meaningful relationships that lead to real opportunities. Through curated connections, collaborations, and education, Get Connected turns networking into strategic growth by helping members leverage relationships to move their business forward.
Girls Squad Vancouver (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Cecilia (Morfin) Morgan
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
Community of female vancouverites who strives to connect, support, and grow.
GroYourBiz LTD (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Barbara Mowat
Headquarters in Abbotsford, British Columbia
GroYourBiz™ was developed for women entrepreneurs that want to take their business to the next level. Each month entrepreneurs will draw upon the skills, expertise, inspiration and energy of like-minded entrepreneurs offering practical solutions to attracting tomorrow’s customers and expansion needs.
Happy Healthy Women (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Natalie Colalillo
Headquarters in Etobicoke, Ontario
A Global community of Wellness-Minded Women Entrepreneurs who believe happiness, health, and success are one full circle.
HERizon Rx (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Stacey D'Angelo
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Empowering Women in Pharmacy Leadership & Entrepreneurship through Events, Mentorship, and Community.
HER Lead (In-Person)
Founded By Lisa De Nicola, PCC
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
HER Lead is a signature event experience designed for women redefining leadership, exploring both the personal and professional dynamics impacting how women leaders.
This in-person person transformative experience is designed to celebrate and support accomplished women who are redefining leadership. Not just by how they lead, but how they live. Through rich conversation, deep connection, and meaningful learning, HER Lead creates space for women to honor both their challenges and their successes while expanding what it means to lead.
High Vibe Women (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Kristina Bartold-Sorgota
Headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario
Imagine a room where every voice is amplified, where no one is made to feel small, and everyone’s achievements are celebrated.
At High Vibe Women, we’ve created just that. Our events are built on the principles of inclusivity and genuine connection, where meaningful relationships thrive.
Hispanic Women's Network of Canada (Virtual)
Founded By Sandra Riano
Headquarters in MISSISSAUGA - Ontario
Hispanic Women’s Network of Canada is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering Latin women living in Canada. Through events, programs, and global connections, HWN Canada fosters entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial independence while building a strong, supportive network where women can grow personally, professionally, and collectively.
I Am Unbreakable® Global Media(In-Person)
Founded By Adrienne Fekete
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
I Am Unbreakable® is a global ecosystem empowering and scaling to reach 1 billion women to be seen, funded and amplified. We connect founders, executives, leaders and investors through visibility, media and strategic access creating opportunities that accelerate growth, expand influence and open doors. In today’s landscape, growth is not only about what you build. It is about how you are positioned.
Immigrant Women in Business (IWB) (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Svetlana Ratnikova
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Immigrant Women in Business (IWB) is a Canadian non-profit social enterprise dedicated to the economic empowerment and integration of immigrant women entrepreneurs and professionals.
Knew House (Virtual)
Founded By Leilah Perchaluk
Headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Knew House is a private member's network for established female entrepreneurs and executive leaders to connect, build, and grow.
Kootenay Women (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded ByLynn Hiscoe
Headquarters in North Creston, British Columbia
We are a thriving community committed to empowering women entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals across the Kootenays. Our mission is to build a network that celebrates leadership, promotes health and work-life balance, and champions diversity and inclusion. Through our summits, retreats, and collaborations with local businesses, we provide a platform for growth, inspiration, and meaningful connections.
Ladies Creative Collaboration Society (Virtual)
Founded By Laura-Jean Bernhardson
Headquarters in Canada
Welcome to the Ladies' Creative Collaboration Society - a place for women and non-binary entrepreneurs to connect and build relationships based on mutual support.
Leading Ladies Connect (In-Person)
Founded By Abimbola Akinnuoye
Headquarters in North York, Ontario
Leading ladies connect was created to bring women together and connect them to opportunities, each other, and God.
Leading Ladies Networking (In-Person)
Founded By Menna Riley
Headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Helping ambitious professionals turn connections into real opportunities.
Lean In Canada (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Juliet Turpin
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Lean In Canada is a community of professional women empowering each other to build purposeful and fulfilling careers.
MacKay CEO Forum (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Nancy MacKay
Headquarters in North Vancouver, British Columbia
The least time-intensive and highest impact peer groups for forward-thinking CEOs, executives, and business owners.
MamaNest (Virtual)
Founded By Mahsa Rezaei
Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec
Motherhood, Tech-enabled | MamaNest is a global professional network and support system for career-focused mothers.
Metamorphosis Media Group (Virtual)
Founded By Cali James
Headquarters in Calgary, Alberta
When networking is strategic and aligned, every conversation becomes a catalyst for growth, collaboration, and career-defining moments.
Monday Girl (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Rachel Wong
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Building your career or professional network shouldn’t feel impossible or uncomfortable. That's why we created Monday Girl, a career platform for next-generation leaders to meet thousands of other industry professionals, find mentors, and career support.
Mother Founder Movement (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Darcy Boucher-Luca
Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario
The Mother Founder Movement (MFM) exists to amplify the voices and contributions of mother founders, elevating their visibility and celebrating their unique role in both society and the economy. We aim to empower mother founders by providing the recognition, representation, and resources they deserve, ensuring they are acknowledged and supported at every level.
Movement 51 (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Emily Smiley
Headquarters in Calgary, Alberta
Movement51 was founded as a non-profit arm, built to power the full and equal economic participation of women and gender-diverse people in the areas of entrepreneurship, investing and all things financial education and confidence.
Re:Move Wellness Consulting (Virtual)
Founded By Daria Spokoinaia
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Re:Move Wellness provides evidence-based corporate wellbeing and resilience programs designed for high-performing teams. We blend nervous-system science, mind–body communication, and practical leadership tools, delivered through a mix of presentation, education, and applied techniques fully tailored to your organization’s needs.
My Creative Break (Virtual)
Founded By Kimberley (Kimberley Jeane)Chan Linda C.
Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.
At My Creative Break, we believe that everyone is creative. 'Creativity' skills allow us to create amazing things: art, dishes, connections, processes, workflows, applications, strategies and ways of life. However to hone these skills, we need to practice them - just like training our muscles at the gym. We practice these by pushing our limits and getting out of our comfort zones.
ND Connect (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Eliana Bravos
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
ND Connect is a platform where neurodivergent professionals get to build real relationships that help them do the things they want to do and be the person they want to be - whether it’s grow in their career, start a book club, sing kind of terribly at a karaoke night, or have someone to infodump to. Joining gives access to the kinds of informal advice, affirming peers, and mentorship networks that neurodivergent people often don't get access to.
Our Third Place (In-Person & Virtual)
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Our Third Place is an in-person and online ecosystem designed for women in media and finance to network in an approachable, accessible community of like-minded peers.
PARO Centre For Women's Enterprise Canada (In-Person)
Founded By Rosalind Lockyer
Headquarters in Thunder Bay, Ontario
PARO is “one of the strongest Peer Lender for small business loans in North America. " We focus on delivering programs to enhance enterprise development and to provide for the support and development of women in business, its members and have a positive impact on the community and the region.
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada (In-Person & Virtual)
Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario
Pauktuutit is the national voice of Inuit women.
Pauktuutit fosters greater awareness of the needs of Inuit women, advocates for equality and social improvements, and encourages their participation in the community, regional and national life of Canada. Pauktuutit leads and supports Inuit women in Canada in policy development and community projects in all areas of interest to them for the social, cultural, political and economic betterment of the women, their families and communities
PDT-TORONTO Inc (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Svetlana Ratnikova
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
PDT Toronto Inc. is a 100% women-owned and operated for-profit social enterprise dedicated to creating "The Future of Giving".
Pursuit: 365 (Virtual)
Founded By Shelly Lynn Hughes
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
Pursuit: 365 is a multi-media arena for story sharing and serves as a platform for connection between individuals.
Sisterhood of Women in Business (In-Person)
Founded By Wen Teoh, MBA, PMP
Headquarters in Windsor, Ontario
The Sisterhood of Women in Business is built on the foundation of authentic connection, where every member actively engages, learns, and contributes to collective growth. We believe that business success becomes more accessible and achievable when women support each other with honest advice and real-world insights. Together, we're making entrepreneurship less isolating and more inspiring.
Our signature events "Real Talk & Real Tips" bring together women entrepreneurs for fast-paced, practical advice session.
South Asian Women's Collective (Virtual)
Founded By Herleen Kaur
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
A grassroots collective dedicated to supporting South Asian & Tamil women, girls and gender diverse communities by creating spaces for connection, growth and learning.
StrikeUP Canada (Virtual)
Founded By Wendy Curtis
Headquarters in Cobourg, Ontario
StrikeUP is Canada’s flagship digital conference convening women entrepreneurs and the women entrepreneurship ecosystem, with a united vision of equity and inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship. Founded by Nventure and presented in partnership with The Scotiabank Women Initiative® and Export Development Canada, StrikeUP 2025 reflected the diversity and ambition of Canada’s women entrepreneurs as an accessible, free and world-class program focused on growth, funding, digital adoption and global opportunities. StrikeUP have supported over 25,000 women over the last 6 years with their free conferences, networking, webinars and their women entrepreneurship loan fund, DELIA (www.nventure.ca/funding/delia) which provides up to $50,000 in financing for women-owned and led businesses all across Canada!
Supernova Membership Community (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Kena Paranjape
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
The Supernova Membership is a vibrant community of heart-centered, purpose-driven, age 35+ women, who have a growth mindset and are ready to embrace their next chapter in life.
TGC (Virtual)
Founded By Saadia Muzaffar
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Since 2013, TGC has been helping advance careers of high potential women in Canada’s STEM and business sectors.
Ready to take charge of your career and receive support from a great network of peers and experts?
The Black Women Collective (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Allison Williams
Headquarters in Brampton, Ontario
The Black Women Collective is a holistic approach to building and growing your business through Networking, Support, Mentorship and Coaching. Access is the key to success at all levels, of business, and The black Women Collective's aim is to create a platform of support to sustain and develop our businesses.
The Bloom Collective (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Danielle Wiebe
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
Your go-to collaborative community for female entrepreneurs growing profitable, sustainable businesses rooted in purpose. Inside The Bloom Collective, we focus on cultivating a business that can flourish without constant hustle. You'll plant profitable seeds with purpose. You'll grow strong, unshakeable roots in the community. And you'll cultivate sustainable growth with support and Bloom into your full God-given potential.
The Elleiance Network (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Erin Sisko
Headquarters in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Canada's largest and fastest growing business mastermind community for women entrepreneurs who want to build their business and their wealth together. Through intentionally curated small group meetings that are professionally facilitated each month, members of The Elleiance Network gain access to networks of people and resources that powerfully change their lives through business and connection.
The Forum (Virtual)
Founded By Christina Anthony
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
We help women entrepreneurs activate, access, and grow the capitals that they need to achieve and sustain their vision of success. Since 2002, we have educated, mentored, and uplifted over 18,000 entrepreneurs across Canada.
The Prosperity Project (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Pamela Jeffery
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
The Prosperity Project is a registered charity with a mission to identify and remove the systemic barriers and biases that impede the advancement of all women in the economy, limiting their - and Canada’s - opportunity for increased prosperity. The Prosperity Project’s research initiatives identify and measure barriers to gender equity and diversity in Canadian workplaces. The Rosie Initiative directly addresses barriers by providing a platform for mentorship support for all women. We recognize that women and women of intersecting identities are met with unique barriers when it comes to building and growing a career.
The Radical Connector (Virtual)
Founded By Lindsay Johnson
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
Business coach for misfit entrepreneurs who want to get more sales, grow their brand visibility, and scale their offers
The Reach Club (Virtual)
Founded By Jasmine Williams
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
The Reach Club is for creative solopreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers who are done trying to do it all alone.
The Well Colab (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Tammy Zdunich
Headquarters in Saskatoon Saskatchewan
The Well Collab is a community-led movement redefining what leadership looks and feels like—rooted in feminine wisdom, collective care, and courageous authenticity. Built by women for women, we offer a transformative framework for feminine leadership that centers equity, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven impact. Through intentional programs, shared learning, and deep collaboration, we empower women and gender-expansive leaders to lead with integrity and wholeness.
The Wellth Experience (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Farrah Khimji
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
The Wellth Experience, a transformational coaching experience designed to help corporate professionals build profitable, purpose-driven businesses rooted in their expertise and passions.
This Mother Means Business (Virtual)
Founded By Laura Sinclair
Headquarters in Barrie, Ontario
This Mother Means Business is a community and mentorship platform for ambitious mothers building profitable, fulfilling businesses—without burning out or putting their families last.
Total Mom Inc. (Virtual)
Founded By Anna Sinclair
Headquarters in Collingwood, Ontario
Total Mom Inc is a 100% women-owned organization that is passionate about creating support systems for moms in all areas of life. Moms have always been seen as the caretakers, it’s time for us to take care of them.
Verity - Toronto Women's Club (In-Person)
Founded By Mary Aitken
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
A unique community designed for women to connect and create the life they want. Verity is where 700+ women come to work, unwind and broaden their horizons. We are 65,000 sq. feet of spectacularly appointed space for co-working, connection and camaraderie. Networks grow, business expands, life unfolds as it should.
Vision2Reality Foundation (Virtual)
Founded By Winnie Hsu, MBA
Headquarters in Coquitla, British Columbia
Vision2Reality Foundation is a 100% online, non-profit organization dedicated to helping newcomers to B.C. realize their business vision.
We share knowledge by providing free, simple and practical resources, as well as the opportunity to network with our community, which includes local business owners and experienced professionals.
WAVE (Virtual)
Founded By Kelsey Reidl
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
WAVE Stands For Wealth, Accountability + Action, Visibility & Energy. WAVE is the space to grow your wealth, stay in action through accountability, increase your visibility, and maximize your energy. This is our million dollar success formula.
W North (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Heather Odendaal
Headquarters in Whistler, British Columbia
A global membership network dedicated to bridging the gender power gap by elevating women in the leadership pipeline.
WeBC (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Shauna Harper
Headquarters in 1726 Dolphin Avenue, Suite 201, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R9, CA
WeBC is a not-for-profit that has been supporting women business owners across the province for nearly three decades. Working with our regional partners, we’ve provided thousands of entrepreneurs with business loans and expertise, training, resources, and peer network support to help businesses grow and thrive. WeBC is supported by Pacific Economic Development Canada.
WEDO: Women Entrepreneurship Day (In-Person)
Founded By Milena Radakovic
Headquarters in Calgary, Alberta
The World’s Largest Grassroots Movement Dedicated to Educating, Supporting, and Empowering Women Entrepreneurs.
WILD Women: Wealth, Inspiration, Leadership, Development (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Candisse McCormick
Headquarters in High River, Alberta
It’s a community created to empower women through authentic connection and growth. Founded in High River, Alberta, WILD hosts monthly events designed to bring women together — to share stories, spark inspiration, and build leadership skills in a fun, supportive space. We believe in the power of women supporting women. Our gatherings are about real conversations, meaningful networking, and personal development — no podiums, no stuffy rules, just connection that counts. Whether you’re a business owner, community leader, dreamer, or simply looking for a place to belong, WILD is for you.
Women 7 Canada (Virtual)
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
The W7 is a G7 engagement group that provides recommendations to G7 leaders and officials. 63 feminist activists from 20 countries contribute their priorities and perspectives. Eleven Canadian organizations have come together to coordinate the 2025 W7.
Women and Money Montreal (In-Person)
Founded By Lin Sok
Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec
Women & Money Montreal is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower English speaking women in Montreal through accessible financial literacy, business education and community collaboration.
Women Funding Women (In-Person)
Founded By Dr. Deborah Rosati
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Women Funding Women Inc. (WFW) is a Collective working on a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the persistent funding gap faced by women entrepreneurs in Canada. WFW is a platform, a community, a mission - it is not a fund.
Women in PR North America (Virtual)
Founded By Talia Davis
Headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia
The Organization of Canadian Women in Public Relations (Women in PR Canada) is an influential network of leading business women striving for excellence in the field of public relations.
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Dr. Deborah Rosati FCPA, FCA, ICD.D, GCB.D, CCB.D
Headquarters in Niagara Region, Ontario
Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB) is a social purpose company launched in 2015 with a bold vision to build a national movement that connects, promotes, and empowers women to serve on corporate boards with confidence and courage.
We are proud to amplify the voices of women leaders, board members, and professionals across Canada through education, mentorship, and allyship. WGOB is guided by the “power of three” philosophy — the belief that while one woman in a boardroom is a token and two are a presence, three constitute an authentic voice for change.
Women in Aerospace Canada (In-Person)
Founded By Nancy Barber
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Women in Aerospace Canada (WIA-Canada) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding women’s opportunities for leadership and professional development as well as increasing their visibility in the aerospace community by creating a professional network in Canada and across the globe.
Women in AI Canada (Virtual)
Founded By Caroline Lair, Dr. Hanan Salam & Moojan Asghari
Headquarters in Canada
Women in AI (WAI) is a non profit global do-tank on a mission to increase female representation and participation in AI. We do so by organizing educational events and programs, conducting research, working with both corporate and startup ecosystems to build an unbiased and fair future.
Women in Communications & Technology (In-Person & Virtual)
Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario
Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) is the only Canadian coast-to-coast non-profit organization that inspires and supports women to achieve their highest career potential in Canada’s digital economy through professional development, mentorship, advocacy and research.
Women's Equity Lab (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Stephanie Andrew
Headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia
Women's Equity Lab’s (WEL) is a fun, collaborative and empowering way for women to actively engage in early-stage investing. Launched in 2017, we now make up a diverse and powerful network of 400+ women investors, with syndicates located in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Manitoba, the Atlantic and Silicon Valley. Actively engaging women in the angel investment process translates into more women as advisors, board members, venture capitalists, angel investors and angel fund managers.
Women in Leadership Foundation (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Maya Kanigan
Headquarters in Kelowna, British Columbia
Founded in 2001, the Women in Leadership Foundation (WIL) is a national non-profit organization committed to creating a platform to promote diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces. WIL brings together the largest community of women professionals across Canada and offers deep expertise in creating impactful programs and content to raise awareness and drive tangible results for our community. We help all women to have the confidence and opportunities to pursue positions of leadership and help employers hire, grow, and support a diverse workforce. WIL develops the leader within through award winning mentorship and professional development programs. Over the past 21 years, WIL has played a pivotal role in improving workplaces across Canada and in helping thousands of women surge to success.
Women in Leadership is present in 7 regions across Canada: Vancouver, Victoria, Alberta, Toronto-US, Ottawa, and Montreal. For more information or to join our community, visit: www.womeninleadership.ca.
Women In Music Canada (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Samantha Slattery
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Women in Music Canada is a registered non-profit organization, comprised of a supportive board, strategic committees, and a network of thousands of Canadian music industry professionals who are our members. We’re part of the global Women in Music network and share the common goal fostering gender equality in the music industry through the support and advancement of female identifying professionals. Our goal is to strengthen the social-economic and creative balance of the music industry by providing the following resources FREE to our membership and the greater community.
Women in Nuclear Canada (In-Person)
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Welcome to Women in Nuclear (WiN) Canada, the Canadian chapter of WiN Global. Since its inception in 2004, WiN Canada has promoted the role of women in the Canadian nuclear and radiation related industries. WiN Canada brings women together into a supportive environment to provide opportunities to succeed through mentoring, networking, and personal development initiatives.
Women in Payments (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Kristy Duncan
Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario
Women in Payments® is a global network for women, by women. We work in a male-dominated industry, but together, we can shift that tide. We're here to help you take your career in payments further by creating a supportive and empowering community that fosters tremendous growth.
Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) (Virtual)
Founded By Joanna Osawe
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Our goal is to play an important and visible role in the renewable energy sector, while advancing the role and recognition of women in the field.
Women in Tech® Canada (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Ayumi Moore Aoki
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Women in Tech® is an international organization with a double mission: to close the gender gap and to help women embrace technology. The organization focuses on 4 primary areas that are a call for action: Education, Entrepreneurialism, Social Inclusion, Science & Innovation. The aim is to educate, equip and empower women and girls with the necessary skills and confidence to succeed in STEAM career fields.
Women Leaders in Pharma (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Milva D'Aronco
Headquarters in Laval, Quebec
Founded in 2018 by five visionary women in Montreal, Canada, Women Leaders in Pharma (WLP) is a national organization supporting 400+ members and run by 70+ active volunteers dedicated to empowering women working in or associated with the pharmaceutical industry.
WLP develops essential skills that empower women to connect ideas and boldly inspire future leaders at all levels of the industry. Join us to break down barriers and affect change.
Women of Influence+ (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Rumeet Billan, Ph.D.
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
For 30 years, Women of Influence+ has been a catalyst for advancing women’s leadership, workplace equity, and systemic change. Through high-impact events, research-driven insights, and a global network of over one million business leaders and professionals, Women of Influence+ helps shape policy, influence corporate strategy, and drive economic inclusion.
Women Speak Up Canada (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Richard and Halcian Clost
Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario
Our mission is to give women the tools and practical opportunities to use their voices with confidence, sharing their extraordinary stories within a supportive environment. We are dedicated to developing women for maximum positive impact at home, at work, in business, and in the community.
Women Techmakers Montreal (WTM) (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Dr. Stefania Pecore
Headquarters in Montreal, Quebec
Women Techmakers Montreal (WTM) is a dynamic, independent community initiative run entirely by a passionate team of local volunteers. It is dedicated to a clear mission: to build a supportive, hands-on community for women in technology and to increase their visibility, empowerment, and practical success.
Women Who Network (In-Person & Virtual)
Founded By Rachel Smilovici
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
Women Who Network Toronto (WWN) is a women-focused networking community dedicated to creating safe, empowering, and inspiring spaces for women and non-binary professionals. Through in-person events, curated experiences, and collaborative opportunities, WWN helps members build meaningful connections, spark new ideas, and grow both personally and professionally.
Work Wives (Virtual)
Founded By Monica Boudreau
Headquarters in Canada
Work Wives™ is the community for Canadian female founders. Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, share insights, collaborate and grow your business. In business and in life, we're not meant to journey alone.
WXN Women's Executive Network (In-Person)
Founded By Sherry Stevens
Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario
WXN meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages.
Collaboration Over Competition: The Growing Ecosystem Supporting Canadian Women Entrepreneurs
This page serves as a National Directory for Canadian Women Entrepreneurs seeking mentorship, community, collaboration, and strategic support.
Across provinces and industries, these communities are building infrastructure for women in business, creating access to connections, referrals, education, capital conversations, and leadership development. They represent a powerful network of networks, strengthening opportunities for Canadian women entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.
The Elleiance Network is proud to stand alongside these communities as part of this growing ecosystem.
The Elleiance Network is a Canada-wide community designed to connect women in business through curated mastermind rooms, referral-driven sessions, and monthly programming that blends strategy with relationship-building. Rather than competing for space, The Elleiance Network believes in connecting connectors and elevating the broader landscape for Canadian women entrepreneurs. Learn more about The Elleiance Network.
This directory is not a ranking, nor a comparison. It is a recognition that collaboration builds stronger markets. When networks support networks, the entire Canadian entrepreneurial ecosystem rises.
What's Next For Canadian Women Entrepreneurs: Expanding What Is Possible
The women featured in this directory are building more than businesses. They are building rooms where other women rise.
If you are a Canadian woman entrepreneur searching for community, mentorship, or meaningful connection, let this page be your starting point. Explore, connect, and find the space that aligns with your stage and ambition.
If you are a community leader yourself, know this: there is power in partnership. There is strength in visibility. And there is momentum when we choose ecosystem over isolation.
At its core, this is the work of The Elleiance Network, to strengthen relationships across the country, to champion collaboration over competition, and to expand what is possible for Canadian women entrepreneurs.
The future of business for women in Canada is interconnected.
And we are only getting started.
We tried our best to compile all Communities in this Directory, but we know we may have missed some! We encourage you to leave a comment to let us know if something is missing, and we’ll update this Directory!
