Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Local Ottawa coffee chain with great coffee, snacks, and free wireless to work or study.
210 locals recommend
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Local Ottawa coffee chain with great coffee, snacks, and free wireless to work or study.
This is a great local bakery for a fresh baguette or delicious croissants.
6 locals recommend
Maison Baguettes Etc
381 Montréal RdThis is a great local bakery for a fresh baguette or delicious croissants.
Arturo's
49 Beechwood Ave.Nice Italian restaurant nearby
The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.Amazing scones!
Great thin-crust pizza with options for veg or gluten free.
16 locals recommend
ZaZaZa Pizza with Pizzaz - Hintonburg
1079 Wellington St. WGreat thin-crust pizza with options for veg or gluten free.
Vanier Snack Shack
200 Deschamps AveQuick and inexpensive poutine, burgers, pogos, and hotdogs.
Its really really really close. Pizza is quick, good (nothing special), and reasonably priced.
Vanier Pizza & Subs
201 Marier AveIts really really really close. Pizza is quick, good (nothing special), and reasonably priced.
New small-plate restaurant -- very chic and tasty food. Also has great coffee for an early morning pickup.
6 locals recommend
Sutherland Restaurant, Bar and Coffee House
224 Beechwood Ave.New small-plate restaurant -- very chic and tasty food. Also has great coffee for an early morning pickup.
Essentials
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.Great selection and quality for all of your grocery needs.
If you want to throw something on the BBQ in the summer, drop by the local meat market for a steak, chop, or hamburger.
Weatherall Meat Market
222 Bradley AvIf you want to throw something on the BBQ in the summer, drop by the local meat market for a steak, chop, or hamburger.
Drinks & Nightlife
New Edinburgh Pub
Nice beers, good food, and the rooftop patio is awesome.
Clocktower Brew Pub
422 MacKay StMore great beer, food, and meet some locals.
This is a super cozy little place close to the river with great snacks, beer, and cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Beechwood Gastropub
18 Beechwood Ave.This is a super cozy little place close to the river with great snacks, beer, and cocktails.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful area with nature walk on a short hilly trail through maple trees. If you come in the spring, you can enjoy a real live sugar shack or go skating.
6 locals recommend
Richelieu Vanier Park
300 Pères-Blancs AveBeautiful area with nature walk on a short hilly trail through maple trees. If you come in the spring, you can enjoy a real live sugar shack or go skating.
Little known Ottawa secret (most locals don't even know about it) --- nice walk and beautiful summer swims in a sparkling clean rock quarry.
8 locals recommend
The Pond
Little known Ottawa secret (most locals don't even know about it) --- nice walk and beautiful summer swims in a sparkling clean rock quarry.
Sightseeing
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation PkwyPerfect for kids of all ages!
Beautiful grounds and buildings. In the winter, go skating on the public rink.
96 locals recommend
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DrBeautiful grounds and buildings. In the winter, go skating on the public rink.
Everything Else
Closest space for a quick workout or lane-swim in a 25 yard pool. In the summer, there is a large outdoor pool for the kids.
6 locals recommend
St-Laurent Complex
525 Coté StClosest space for a quick workout or lane-swim in a 25 yard pool. In the summer, there is a large outdoor pool for the kids.