Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayA good starting point to skate on the Rideau Canal
Longest skateway in the world; you can rent skates and grab a beaver tail too!
259 habitants recommandent
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueLongest skateway in the world; you can rent skates and grab a beaver tail too!
Lots of great merchants and stores, as well as tons of restaurants at every price range
585 habitants recommandent
ByWard Market
Lots of great merchants and stores, as well as tons of restaurants at every price range
If this is your first visit to the capital, you MUST see Parliament.
891 habitants recommandent
Colline du Parlement
Wellington StreetIf this is your first visit to the capital, you MUST see Parliament.
A National Historic Site of Canada, this hotel is over a hudred years old and quite grand!
89 habitants recommandent
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StA National Historic Site of Canada, this hotel is over a hudred years old and quite grand!
Everything Else
The Experimental Farm is a phenomenal place to go for a stroll, run or snowshoe!
10 habitants recommandent
Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
The Experimental Farm is a phenomenal place to go for a stroll, run or snowshoe!
We are nearby if you will be interviewing or have a fmily member there
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
1145 Carling AveWe are nearby if you will be interviewing or have a fmily member there
Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St WGood asian fare
Kms of hiking & cycling trails
You can also rent skis and bikes at the entrance of the park: http://gregchristies.com/
522 habitants recommandent
Parc de la Gatineau
33 Chem. ScottKms of hiking & cycling trails
You can also rent skis and bikes at the entrance of the park: http://gregchristies.com/
Discover the power of regenerating Nordic baths, an ancestral relaxation technique that alternates hot and cold. Saunas, whirlpools and multiple pools with crystal clear waters welcome you
312 habitants recommandent
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikDiscover the power of regenerating Nordic baths, an ancestral relaxation technique that alternates hot and cold. Saunas, whirlpools and multiple pools with crystal clear waters welcome you
Entertainment & Activities
Westboro Beach
Go for a swim, grab some rays!
Parc aquatique Calypso Theme
2015 Calypso StHuge waterpark 25 minutes from home
Parc Omega is a safari park where the animals come right up to your car. It is home to much wildlife including moose, bears, raccoons, and wolves.
190 habitants recommandent
Parc Omega
399 QC-323Parc Omega is a safari park where the animals come right up to your car. It is home to much wildlife including moose, bears, raccoons, and wolves.
Family-owned facility that breeds exotic animals and birds; includes a listing of animals and zoo information and events. Located in Wendover.
Papanack Park Zoo
150 County Rd 19Family-owned facility that breeds exotic animals and birds; includes a listing of animals and zoo information and events. Located in Wendover.
At the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, enjoy live science where scientists discuss their work at the leading edge of space technology.
123 habitants recommandent
Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada
1867 St. Laurent BlvdAt the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, enjoy live science where scientists discuss their work at the leading edge of space technology.
Mooney's Bay
Another beach option in the summer.
Arts & Culture
Covers all facets of Canada’s military past to the country’s most recent involvement in conflicts. If you're into the history of war, this is the place for you!
395 habitants recommandent
Musée canadien de la guerre
1 Vimy PlCovers all facets of Canada’s military past to the country’s most recent involvement in conflicts. If you're into the history of war, this is the place for you!
A natural history museum with exhibits that include all aspects of the intersection of human society and nature, from gardening to gene-splicing
468 habitants recommandent
Musée canadien de la nature
240 McLeod StA natural history museum with exhibits that include all aspects of the intersection of human society and nature, from gardening to gene-splicing
The Canadian Museum of Civilization is Canada's national museum of human history. It is located in the Hull area of Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill
8 habitants recommandent
CINÉ+ - Musée canadien de l’histoire | Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierThe Canadian Museum of Civilization is Canada's national museum of human history. It is located in the Hull area of Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill
A visual arts museum of international stature in Ottawa. Lists exhibitions, collections of art from the Middle Ages to contemporary art and a variety of resources
552 habitants recommandent
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrA visual arts museum of international stature in Ottawa. Lists exhibitions, collections of art from the Middle Ages to contemporary art and a variety of resources
If you are going to see the Sens or a concert, this is the spot
136 habitants recommandent
Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium DrIf you are going to see the Sens or a concert, this is the spot
A local theatre company, see their schedule at http://www.gctc.ca/
39 habitants recommandent
Great Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington St. WA local theatre company, see their schedule at http://www.gctc.ca/
Food Scene
Fantastic food and a great wine menu; make a reservation!!
31 habitants recommandent
Wellington Gastropub
1325 Wellington St. WFantastic food and a great wine menu; make a reservation!!
Great place for lunch; they also fabulous pastries with a decent gluten-free offering
24 habitants recommandent
Thyme & Again
1255 Wellington St. WGreat place for lunch; they also fabulous pastries with a decent gluten-free offering
Cute little place with good eats; their steak frite is worth the trip
11 habitants recommandent
Petit Bill's Bistro
1293 Wellington St. WCute little place with good eats; their steak frite is worth the trip
Siam Bistro
1268 Wellington St. WTruly authentic Thai food, make a reservation...
Aroma Meze
239 Nepean StDelicious Greek food, tapas style
More gourmet burger options than you can imagine; this place will please everyone!
39 habitants recommandent
The Works
580 Bank StMore gourmet burger options than you can imagine; this place will please everyone!
Fil's Diner
1209 Wellington St. WAll day (cheap) breakfast
Gourmet wood burning pizza: choose from toppings like wild boar sausage and duck confit
43 habitants recommandent
Tennessy Willems
1082 Wellington St. WGourmet wood burning pizza: choose from toppings like wild boar sausage and duck confit
Great vegetarian buffet where you pay by weight
28 habitants recommandent
The Table Vegetarian Restaurant
1230 Wellington St. WGreat vegetarian buffet where you pay by weight
DAVIDsTEA
339 Richmond RdIf you are into tea, you will be in heaven at David's Tea!
Second Cup
379 Richmond RoadGood canadian coffee
Starbucks
2735 Iris StIt's no Second Cup ;p
Bridgehead
362 Richmond RoadGood espresso
Naked Fish Sushi
342 Richmond RdFun roll options; a good spot for lunch
This fine dining restaurant uses sustainable local produce and meats; they also have an extensive wine list
Domus Cafe
85 Murray StThis fine dining restaurant uses sustainable local produce and meats; they also have an extensive wine list
110 Murray St
110 Murray StreetGreat brunch options on the weekend
Fraser
7 Springfield RdImaginative, locally sourced menu
Hintonburger
366 Parkdale DrGreat, although slightly greasy, burgers
A portuguese rotisserie with options from mild to extra-hot ;)
9 habitants recommandent
Nando's Ottawa (Merivale)
1461 Merivale RdA portuguese rotisserie with options from mild to extra-hot ;)
Sushi Umi
1311 Wellington St. WAnother good local sushi spot
Phenomenal homemade doughnuts. Try their maple bacon, but get there early beacuse they sell out...
89 habitants recommandent
SuzyQ Doughnuts
1015 Wellington St. WPhenomenal homemade doughnuts. Try their maple bacon, but get there early beacuse they sell out...
Drinks & Nightlife
Trio Bistro and Lounge
307D Richmond RdTapas bar with a super interesting menu
Social
537 Sussex DrRub elbows with the beautiful people of Ottawa
Restaurant e18hteen
18 York StGreat cocktails
Possibly the best pub in Ottawa, which is saying a lot since this is the land of pubs. They also do a phenomenal brunch on the weekends!
95 habitants recommandent
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StPossibly the best pub in Ottawa, which is saying a lot since this is the land of pubs. They also do a phenomenal brunch on the weekends!
Essentials
Very good selection; including a good organic/gluten-free section
52 habitants recommandent
Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond RdVery good selection; including a good organic/gluten-free section
Firkin And Knight
The closest grocery store; not the best meat selection though
wellington butchery
1333 Wellington St. WThe best butcher shop in town.
Great selection of fresh produce and other health foods
29 habitants recommandent
Herb & Spice Shop Wellington
1310 Wellington St. WGreat selection of fresh produce and other health foods