Lindsay's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetCan't miss this place for the first time travellers to Ottawa!
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrMajor's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueBeautiful view of the Ottawa river and the parliament hill.
Rideau Canal
pink lake, Mackenzie king estate, ... the best biking and biking trails in the area
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. Scottpink lake, Mackenzie king estate, ... the best biking and biking trails in the area
Great museum to visit for everybody where you can even book a ride with a vintage biplane over the parliament hill!
99 locals recommend
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation PkwyGreat museum to visit for everybody where you can even book a ride with a vintage biplane over the parliament hill!
Interesting culture and history. Great view of the river and the parliament hill. Family with kids would also love to visit the Children's museum inside.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierInteresting culture and history. Great view of the river and the parliament hill. Family with kids would also love to visit the Children's museum inside.
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin Stfor music and opera lovers
After renovation and rebuild, this museum is amazingly fun for families with kids. Lots of interactive play and learn!
123 locals recommend
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent BlvdAfter renovation and rebuild, this museum is amazingly fun for families with kids. Lots of interactive play and learn!
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StRideau Hall
1 Sussex DrDows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayTulips festival must visit
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim RdMooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.beach in the summer, xcountry ski in the winter
Aviation Pathway
Aviation Pathwaynice biking trails to and along the Ottawa river next to my place.
Restaurants
No matter what you prefer, high-end dining or fast food take-out, tasty food is always enjoyable and comforting!
Fraser
7 Springfield RdOne of the best brunch in town!
Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre Aveone of the best bakery and brunch places in town
Best place to have a drink with live music and beautiful sunset
20 locals recommend
Tavern on the Falls
1 John StBest place to have a drink with live music and beautiful sunset
One of the best and oldest Dim Sum place in Ottawa for a weekend brunch!
7 locals recommend
Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant
1173 Ogilvie RdOne of the best and oldest Dim Sum place in Ottawa for a weekend brunch!
Alirang Restaurant
134 Nelson Sttraditional Korean cuisine
Japanese Village
170 Laurier Ave WTableside hibachi with performing chefs
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau Sthistorical building to enjoy a classic afternoon tea
Atelier
540 Rochester Sthigh-end 12 course tasting menu for a memorable anniversary
Rayan Poissonnerie & Restaurant
2020 Lanthier Drfresh and affordable Mediterranean style seafood place!
Soul Stone Sushi Grill and Bar
2701 Saint Joseph BoulevardFresh and tasty sushi with creative presentation!
Chahaya Malaysia
1690 Montréal Rdspicy lovers favorite
Alissar Lebanese Cuisine
1765 Saint Laurent Boulevardlove the shawarma here for the tender beef with special sesame sauce.