Guidebook for Ottawa
Parks & Nature
Bordeleau Park
349 Bruyère StChelsea
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.Arboretum
ArboretumVisit Mackenzie King's Estates in the area then end with a swim in Meech lake, followed by a meal in Chelsea.
52 locals recommend
Lac Meech
Visit Mackenzie King's Estates in the area then end with a swim in Meech lake, followed by a meal in Chelsea.
For nature lovers - check out the trails. Get your map to everything Gatineau park right here, including maps to beaches, huts, etc.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottFor nature lovers - check out the trails. Get your map to everything Gatineau park right here, including maps to beaches, huts, etc.
Beautiful views over the Gatineau hills and the Ottawa river.
8 locals recommend
Rockcliffe Park Pavillion
Rockcliffe DrivewayBeautiful views over the Gatineau hills and the Ottawa river.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetNotre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrThe Prime Minister's residence... the walk there along Sussex is quite nice (stop by the Rideau Falls on your way!), and the walk beyond as well, leading to Rockliffe Park and Pavillion.
6 locals recommend
Official Residence of the Prime Minister of Canada
24 Sussex DrThe Prime Minister's residence... the walk there along Sussex is quite nice (stop by the Rideau Falls on your way!), and the walk beyond as well, leading to Rockliffe Park and Pavillion.
Beautiful sunset views over the Gatineau Hills. Nice man-made falls.
11 locals recommend
Rideau Falls Park and Green Island
50 Sussex DrBeautiful sunset views over the Gatineau Hills. Nice man-made falls.
A beautiful residence and surrounding parks. Worth while - perfect for a nice stroll or a picnic.
18 locals recommend
Rideau Hall Grounds
1 Sussex DrA beautiful residence and surrounding parks. Worth while - perfect for a nice stroll or a picnic.
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierNational Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StCanada's money museum - Castle-like 1908 Mint headquarters with guided tours & world's biggest coin & gold bars on display.
70 locals recommend
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrCanada's money museum - Castle-like 1908 Mint headquarters with guided tours & world's biggest coin & gold bars on display.
The Ottawa Little Theatre, originally called the Ottawa Drama League at its inception in 1913, is the longest-running community theatre company in Canada.
19 locals recommend
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward AveThe Ottawa Little Theatre, originally called the Ottawa Drama League at its inception in 1913, is the longest-running community theatre company in Canada.
Food Scene
Byward Market Square
Byward Market SquareChampa Thai Food
193 King Edward AveTake-out. Delicious!
Play Food & Wine
1 York StChez Lucien
137 Murray StGreat local pub with great burgers, salads, etc. Its always packed...
CACAO 70 Eatery
53 William StYummilicious...if you love chocolate!
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Market
75 York StGreat breakfasts (restaurant at the back - enter through bakery). Front is a French bakery and pastry shop.
36 locals recommend
Benny's Bistro
119 Murray StGreat breakfasts (restaurant at the back - enter through bakery). Front is a French bakery and pastry shop.
The King Eddy
47 Clarence St.Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market SquareBakery, Pastries, Sandwiches, Salads, Quiches, etc. Get your food at the counter then sit either on their patio or an indoor table and watch the world go by (wall of windows around the place)
14 locals recommend
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market
55 Byward Market SquareBakery, Pastries, Sandwiches, Salads, Quiches, etc. Get your food at the counter then sit either on their patio or an indoor table and watch the world go by (wall of windows around the place)
Corazon De Maiz
55 Byward Market SquareA quaint little spot to grab excellent tacos.
Astounding selection of teas (a whole wall of them to choose from!), and very tasty scones (served with jam and whipped cream)! Lovely little patio for people watching too.
6 locals recommend
teastore
53 York StAstounding selection of teas (a whole wall of them to choose from!), and very tasty scones (served with jam and whipped cream)! Lovely little patio for people watching too.
Nice coffee and tea shop with a good selection of desserts, a few options for freshly made paninis and salads and a great courtyard patio (away from the traffic and busy hustle and bustle of the market, yet great for people-watching too :)! A great place for a pit stop during your busy visiting days or just to relax with a good book any time of the day.
32 locals recommend
Planet Coffee, ByWard Market, Ottawa
24a York StNice coffee and tea shop with a good selection of desserts, a few options for freshly made paninis and salads and a great courtyard patio (away from the traffic and busy hustle and bustle of the market, yet great for people-watching too :)! A great place for a pit stop during your busy visiting days or just to relax with a good book any time of the day.
You can't miss this place! Delicious! I no longer eat meat but their chicken and lamb were finger licking good when I did! :) Its also the perfect take-out place on your way back to my place from the byword market, Parliament or wherever you may have been else walking about.
19 locals recommend
Pili Pili Grilled Chicken
205 Dalhousie StYou can't miss this place! Delicious! I no longer eat meat but their chicken and lamb were finger licking good when I did! :) Its also the perfect take-out place on your way back to my place from the byword market, Parliament or wherever you may have been else walking about.
European bistro with a German twist. I've never been but heard great things about it. Looks quaint and the patio is quite appealing.
28 locals recommend
Das Lokal
190 Dalhousie StreetEuropean bistro with a German twist. I've never been but heard great things about it. Looks quaint and the patio is quite appealing.
Essentials
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.LCBO
160 Elgin StFor your wine, beer and spirits
There are also two smaller pharmacies on Dalhousie between Murray and York (5 minute walk from my place)
108 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank StThere are also two smaller pharmacies on Dalhousie between Murray and York (5 minute walk from my place)
Don't miss out on the amazing sandwiches they make at the back of this Italian grocery store!
64 locals recommend
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StDon't miss out on the amazing sandwiches they make at the back of this Italian grocery store!
Market Organics
126 York StOrganic products (grocery store)
Farm Boy
830 Belfast RdGreat prepared foods and other quality groceries.
Everything Else
Wakefield
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikEntertainment & Activities
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau StFor specialty movies, foreign films, etc.