Resources

There are a wealth of resources on the internet for the LEGO enthusiast. Here are a few to get you started.

LEGO Ambassador Network Find LEGO Groups, Events and Community Information


Canadian RLUGs – Recognized LEGO User Group

NewfoundLUG Newfoundland
MariLUG Maritimes
QueLUG Quebec
ToroLUG Toronto, Ontario
MBLUG Manitoba
SLUG Saskatchewan
NALUG Northern Alberta
SALUG Southern Alberta
CLTC Calgary LEGO Train Club
VicLUG Victoria BC
MILUG Mid Vancouver Island BC
VLC Vancouver BC
Abby LUG Abbotsford and region BC


Canadian RLFM – Recognized LEGO Fan Media

True North Bricks True North Bricks is a Canadian fan media blog all about the enjoyment of LEGO® bricks.
BrickinNick Creative LEGO Builder & Broadcaster on Twitch broadcasting live 4 days a week over at twitch.tv/BrickinNick
AshnFlash LEGO news, set reviews, Top 10’s, Custom Minifigure Mondays, comparison videos, the occasional streams and of course – Custom Minifigure Series
TheHiddenBlade01 YouTube Content Creator focused on everything LEGO Gaming, but also makes videos/community posts showcasing upcoming sets, minifigures and more!
SwiftBricks A huge Harry Potter, Stranger Things and Star Wars fan, and run the LEGO YouTube channel SwiftBricks. 


General

LEGO The LEGO Group’s official website.
Flickr The LEGO photo pool on Flickr. Post photos, join groups, comment and discuss.
Instagram Many users have migrated to the platform, search common #lego tags.
LUGNET The LEGO Users Group Network, with news and info from around the world.
Brickset A comprehensive database of official LEGO sets.
Peeron An invaluable site maintaining part inventories of LEGO sets. Useful for managing your collection.
LDraw The definitive system for designing LEGO models using your computer.
Eurobricks “Uniting LEGO fans around the world.” Forum for set reviews, photos of creations and general LEGO talk.
Swooshable Home of Swooshable World (a comprehensive list of world-wide LEGO events), LEGO building school (a collection of the best articles, resources and techniques gathered in one location), SNOT search engine and minifig scaler. A great site with some very handy building tools.
The Brothers Brick The most widely read LEGO building blog featuring all the current LEGO news and fantastic fan built creations.
Brickshelf Post pictures of your own creations and see what other people have made.
Mocpages Create your own LEGO website to feature your creations.


Marketplace

Shop at Home LEGO’s official online store, carrying many exclusive items as well as all currently available sets. Pick-A-Brick shopping for buying pieces in customized quantities.
Bricklink A virtual marketplace of fan-owned online stores catering to the sale of new and used LEGO sets and pieces.

NameFlickrBrickshelfOther LEGO Sites
Andy McPheeBrickLink: Brickscapades –CLOSED–
Asko FeldmannBrickLink: Asko and his Bricks –CLOSED–
Bill KernohanCapital BricksBrickLink: Capital Bricks
Dave Jonesbodywerx
Deborah Higdon-LeBlondbuildings blockd
Denis MichaudQuimby2102DenisM
Jason AllemannJK BrickworkstruedimensionsJK Brickworks
BrickLink: Jason’s Surplus –CLOSED–
Jeannine CloutierMungo_Baggins
Jeff BrundigejeddstarrfreecyclejeddstarrBrickLink: Bytown Bricks –CLOSED–
Jeremy ThompsonJLoves Lego
Jonni RevellXyxthus
Jude BeaudinshiningbladeShiningBlade
Ka-On Leeko_lee1kolee
Kevin DixonboomerangkevinkevindixonBrickLink: Boomerang Bricks
Kristal DuboisJK BrickworksJK Brickworks
Lucie Filteau
Sleepy Bricks
Mathieu StangMathieu Stang
Matthew BakerBrickLink: Surplus Stuff
Matthew MurrayMattius Xavier
Michael GaleMichael GaleBrick Dimensions
Michael MacMillanMichael MacBrickLink: Ottawa Bricks –CLOSED–
Nor’ Blacknhblack
Robert Turnerrt_bricks
Steve AdamsonsteveadamsonSteveAdamson
Taylor PluzakTaylor PluzakCo1ossus
Tim Strutttstrutt
Wendy KleinfanplastikBrickLink: fanplastic

Local (Ottawa-Gatineau) Bricklink Stores

Store NameURLStatus
Brickscapades https://store.bricklink.com/Deepwoods Currently Closed
Asko and his Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/askoCurrently Closed
Capital Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/CapitalBricksOpen
Jason’s Surplushttps://store.bricklink.com/Busker Currently Closed
Bytown Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/jeddstarrCurrently Closed
Boomerang Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/kevindixonOpen
Bibliophiled’s Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/bibliophiledOpen
Bricker Billyhttps://store.bricklink.com/Billybell991Open
Surplus Stuffhttps://store.bricklink.com/matt_in_ottawaOpen
Ottawa Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/KillermikeCurrently Closed
Rubrikshttps://store.bricklink.com/dblanc488Currently Closed
Karl’s Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/KarlegoCurrently Closed
Life in Plastichttps://store.bricklink.com/LifeInPlasticOpen
Wicked Witch of the Brickshttps://store.bricklink.com/WWOTBClosed
Emporiosahttps://store.bricklink.com/EmporiosaOpen
NewFoundBrickshttps://store.bricklink.com/newfie675Open
Jnnhttps://store.bricklink.com/JnNOpen
Carrisimissahttps://store.bricklink.com/CarissamissOpen
Allies Brick Yardhttps://store.bricklink.com/alliep_caOpen

Trains
Railbricks The online brick railroading magazine for LEGO train enthusiasts.
OVAR The Ottawa Valley Associated Railroaders


LEGO Fan Festivals
Can be found all across the globe, taking many different forms – full 4 day conventions, 2 day public events, 3 day weekend events.


Instructions
Rebrickable.com
Brickset.com