Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Amazing Korean BBQ best suited for groups of 4 or more. If you've never tried it, I assure you that you will love it.
Koreana Restaurant
711 Somerset St WAmazing Korean BBQ best suited for groups of 4 or more. If you've never tried it, I assure you that you will love it.
Ottawa is known for its shawarma! This is our favourite place - get a sandwich for a smaller meal, and the plate for a large meal. Don't skip out on the potatoes. Two garlic sauces, give the spicy one a try! Best for takeout.
14 locals recommend
Shawarma King
395 Bank StOttawa is known for its shawarma! This is our favourite place - get a sandwich for a smaller meal, and the plate for a large meal. Don't skip out on the potatoes. Two garlic sauces, give the spicy one a try! Best for takeout.
Arlington Five
5 Arlington AveThe best local coffee around.
Essentials
Grocery store that has everything, including pharmacy, wine rack, flowers, etc. Shop here for home-cooked meals, or to pick up some items you forgot at home.
119 locals recommend
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StGrocery store that has everything, including pharmacy, wine rack, flowers, etc. Shop here for home-cooked meals, or to pick up some items you forgot at home.
Parks & Nature
Visit Gatineau Park for free hiking with some amazing secluded trails further into the park. Driving distance. Champlain Lookout is attached to parking, Luskville Falls are gorgeous, Lusk Caves are one of the neatest experiences around.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauVisit Gatineau Park for free hiking with some amazing secluded trails further into the park. Driving distance. Champlain Lookout is attached to parking, Luskville Falls are gorgeous, Lusk Caves are one of the neatest experiences around.
Arts & Culture
Within walking distance, located in a beautiful castle, museum for the whole family
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StWithin walking distance, located in a beautiful castle, museum for the whole family
Shopping
Has everything. Nordstrum, Simons, HBC, Lululemon. Recently renovated, nestled between Parliament and Byward Market ("The Market")
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
Has everything. Nordstrum, Simons, HBC, Lululemon. Recently renovated, nestled between Parliament and Byward Market ("The Market")
Entertainment & Activities
Pure Yoga Centretown
359 Bank StDrop in for a yoga class any time!
Sightseeing
Less than a 20 minute walk away! Walk across one of the bridges for stunning views of Parliament. There is usually a light show every evening shortly after sunset on the front lawn.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetLess than a 20 minute walk away! Walk across one of the bridges for stunning views of Parliament. There is usually a light show every evening shortly after sunset on the front lawn.