Maximus’s guidebook -Ottawa
Neighborhoods
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Westboro
Vibrant urban village with nearly 200 shops, restaurants and services
Preston Street is the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood, it offers tree-lined streets, award-winning Italian and international cuisine and independent boutiques
64 locals recommend
Little Italy
Preston Street is the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood, it offers tree-lined streets, award-winning Italian and international cuisine and independent boutiques
Asian business and many good restaurants. It is next to Little Italy
71 locals recommend
Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St WAsian business and many good restaurants. It is next to Little Italy
Stroll from downtown along Bank Street where a lot of boutiques and restaurants are located. It's hip, artistic, and fun. At the South end of Glebe is TD Place with lots of restaurants and a Cineplex VIP cinema.
86 locals recommend
The Glebe
Stroll from downtown along Bank Street where a lot of boutiques and restaurants are located. It's hip, artistic, and fun. At the South end of Glebe is TD Place with lots of restaurants and a Cineplex VIP cinema.
Food scene
Nearby restaurants & other good local restaurants. You can find many more great restaurants through www.ottawafoodies.
Also check out the 2022 best Ottawa restaurant list on www.ottawamagazine
CRAFT Beer Market - Ottawa
975 Bank St975 Bank St, Ottawa $$
Pelican Seafood Market and Grill
1500 Bank St1500 Bank St, $$
Fairouz restaurant
Middle East cuisine- 343 Somerset Street West, Somerset Village. $$-$$$
46 locals recommend
Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.Fairouz restaurant
Middle East cuisine- 343 Somerset Street West, Somerset Village. $$-$$$
Absinthe
1208 Wellington St. WEuropean fare & cocktails $$$
1208 Wellington St W, Ottawa
El Camino
380 Elgin StTaco - 380 Elgin St, Ottawa $$
The Works
580 Bank St2525 Bank St - $$
Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market Square14 Byward Market Square, $$
Tavern on the Falls
1 John St1 John St, Ottawa, $$- Outdoor with nice view
Gabriel Pizza
277 Bank St2660 Alta Vista Dr, $$
Coconut Lagoon (East Indian cuisine)
853 St Laurent Blvd, $$
Award winner chef
26 locals recommend
Coconut Lagoon
853 St. Laurent BlvdCoconut Lagoon (East Indian cuisine)
853 St Laurent Blvd, $$
Award winner chef
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York StOh So Good Dessert
25 York St, Desserts only
3 Sisters Bakeshop
2211 Arch Stbakery & pastry $$ - 2211 Arch St
Ng's Cuisine
1499 Merivale RdChinese cuisine - 1499 Merivale Rd $$
JOEY Lansdowne
825 Exhibition Way825 Exhibition Way #103 - TD Place $$
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StVegetarian - 198 Main St, Ottawa $$
453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa $$$-$$$$. Operate by Le Cordon Bleu school in Ottawa.
9 locals recommend
Signatures Restaurant
453 Laurier Ave. E453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa $$$-$$$$. Operate by Le Cordon Bleu school in Ottawa.
Kanata Noodle House
500 Hazeldean Rd500 Hazeldean road.
Near Tanger Outlets
64 George street (near Byward market). Excellent place for sandwich, cheese , prosciutto and other Italian delicatessens
64 locals recommend
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George St64 George street (near Byward market). Excellent place for sandwich, cheese , prosciutto and other Italian delicatessens
325 Dalhousie st.
This premium lounge boasts the title of city's tallest rooftop bar. It is on the 16th floor of the hotel. Overlook copper-topped buildings while sipping a cocktail and experience Ottawa, elevated.
20 locals recommend
Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie St325 Dalhousie st.
This premium lounge boasts the title of city's tallest rooftop bar. It is on the 16th floor of the hotel. Overlook copper-topped buildings while sipping a cocktail and experience Ottawa, elevated.
Maison Oddo
260 Bd Saint-Raymond 260 Bd Saint-Raymond, Gatineau, QC J9A 3G7
Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre AveActivities & Entertainment
Family fun time - 36 minutes from Alta Vista - 2015 Calypso St, Limoges
70 locals recommend
Calypso Theme Waterpark
2015 Calypso StFamily fun time - 36 minutes from Alta Vista - 2015 Calypso St, Limoges
Camp Fortune
300 Chem. DunlopGatineau Park, 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea. Zip line & skiing
The Gladstone Theatre
910 Gladstone Ave910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa - Independent theatre
Great Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington St. W300-1227 Wellington St W
Absolute Comedy Ottawa
412 Preston St412 Preston St (Little Italy)
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St 1 Elgin St
Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino
4837 Albion Rd S
Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du Casino
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikSightseeing
The home of the Parliament of Canada
Check schedule for tours.
Summer schedule for Changing of the Guard
Northern Light and Sound evening shows from July to Sept (outdoor-free)
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetThe home of the Parliament of Canada
Check schedule for tours.
Summer schedule for Changing of the Guard
Northern Light and Sound evening shows from July to Sept (outdoor-free)
A hub of outdoor farmers’ market stalls and specialty food shops selling Canadian cheese and maple-infused chocolate. It’s also known for its colorful street art and hip stores filled with crafts and clothes by local designers. Many eateries and outdoor restaurants in the area.
8 locals recommend
Byward Market Square
Byward Market SquareA hub of outdoor farmers’ market stalls and specialty food shops selling Canadian cheese and maple-infused chocolate. It’s also known for its colorful street art and hip stores filled with crafts and clothes by local designers. Many eateries and outdoor restaurants in the area.
The Capital's conservation and outdoor recreation park, just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau. Beautiful scenery for hiking, camping, cycling. Visit Pink Lake, Champlain Lookout and McKenzie King estate.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottThe Capital's conservation and outdoor recreation park, just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau. Beautiful scenery for hiking, camping, cycling. Visit Pink Lake, Champlain Lookout and McKenzie King estate.
The Basilica is the oldest and largest church in Ottawa and the seat of the city's Roman Catholic archbishop.
56 locals recommend
Notre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrThe Basilica is the oldest and largest church in Ottawa and the seat of the city's Roman Catholic archbishop.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StFree entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrFree entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
Large collection on exhibits. Children museum is located inside and kids love it. Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierLarge collection on exhibits. Children museum is located inside and kids love it. Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
Visit the residence and workplace of the governor general and the grounds year-round. Check website for schedule
96 locals recommend
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DrVisit the residence and workplace of the governor general and the grounds year-round. Check website for schedule
Find out how coins are made, see more than one million dollars’ worth of pure gold and hold a solid gold bar in your hands! It’s free to visit the fun boutique and guided tours of the facility are very affordable
70 locals recommend
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrFind out how coins are made, see more than one million dollars’ worth of pure gold and hold a solid gold bar in your hands! It’s free to visit the fun boutique and guided tours of the facility are very affordable
Canada's national museum of military history. Free every Thursday between 5-8 pm
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlCanada's national museum of military history. Free every Thursday between 5-8 pm
Canadian science, technology, and innovation are showcased through 11 interactive exhibitions. Free every day between 4-5pm
123 locals recommend
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent BlvdCanadian science, technology, and innovation are showcased through 11 interactive exhibitions. Free every day between 4-5pm
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation PkwyCanada's national aviation history museum
Visit Rideau Canal lock 1 -8 next to Parliament Hills and see how they work to let boats go up the canal.
24 locals recommend
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
Visit Rideau Canal lock 1 -8 next to Parliament Hills and see how they work to let boats go up the canal.
Parks & Beach
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.Nearby for family picnic
Ottawa beach within city's limit (20 minutes drive). Family picnic
75 locals recommend
Britannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling AveOttawa beach within city's limit (20 minutes drive). Family picnic
Largest bogs in southern Ontario (30 minutes drive). 12.4 miles) of trails for hiking or cross-country skiing, as well as 1.2 kilometres (0.7 miles) of scenic interpretive boardwalks which lead into the heart of the bog
39 locals recommend
Mer Bleue Bog Trail
Ridge RoadLargest bogs in southern Ontario (30 minutes drive). 12.4 miles) of trails for hiking or cross-country skiing, as well as 1.2 kilometres (0.7 miles) of scenic interpretive boardwalks which lead into the heart of the bog
Lusk Cave is in the Philippe Lake area, about five kilometres from Parent Beach. It is an easy hike on trails that feature interpretation panels along the way. The 10-kilometre round trip takes about four hours. n the cave itself, water levels can be as high as a metre or more. It is recommended that cave explorers bring an extra pair of shoes, flashlight and safety helmet. Sandals and rubber boots are not recommended footwear.
25 locals recommend
Lusk Cave
Trail 54Lusk Cave is in the Philippe Lake area, about five kilometres from Parent Beach. It is an easy hike on trails that feature interpretation panels along the way. The 10-kilometre round trip takes about four hours. n the cave itself, water levels can be as high as a metre or more. It is recommended that cave explorers bring an extra pair of shoes, flashlight and safety helmet. Sandals and rubber boots are not recommended footwear.
Local transportation
OC Transpo is the public transit agency of the City of Ottawa and will get you anywhere in Ottawa. To plan your trip, search for "OC Tranpo Trip Planner" or go to https://plan.octranspo.com/plan. Check website for best fare option where to buy bus/train ticket or pass.
8 locals recommend
OC Transpo
1500 St. Laurent BlvdOC Transpo is the public transit agency of the City of Ottawa and will get you anywhere in Ottawa. To plan your trip, search for "OC Tranpo Trip Planner" or go to https://plan.octranspo.com/plan. Check website for best fare option where to buy bus/train ticket or pass.
Shopping
Trainyard Mall / Road to Belfast station
Rideau Centre
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau Dr
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent Blvd
Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore Dr1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa (TD Place). Year-round Sunday open-air market featuring local produce, artisan foods, arts & crafts.
11 locals recommend
Ottawa Farmers' Market
1000 Exhibition Way1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa (TD Place). Year-round Sunday open-air market featuring local produce, artisan foods, arts & crafts.