Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
This Starbucks location is close and convenient to where you are staying. They specialize in coffee and treats, and starting your morning off right!
91 locals recommend
Starbucks
100 Elgin StThis Starbucks location is close and convenient to where you are staying. They specialize in coffee and treats, and starting your morning off right!
Bridgehead is Ottawa's go to organic coffee, tasty treats, and friendly baristas, what more could you ask for?
210 locals recommend
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Bridgehead is Ottawa's go to organic coffee, tasty treats, and friendly baristas, what more could you ask for?
Ace Mercado is located on the corner of Clarence and Dalhousie in Ottawas famous Byward Market, the drink menu is elegant, and the food is designed with a quirky Mexican flare.
20 locals recommend
Ace Mercado
121 Clarence StreetAce Mercado is located on the corner of Clarence and Dalhousie in Ottawas famous Byward Market, the drink menu is elegant, and the food is designed with a quirky Mexican flare.
El Camino
380 Elgin StBest tacos in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Union 613 is Ottawas hidden Easter-egg. Super hip, great for a romantic night, or going out with a group of friends. I don't know if I should be publicizing this, but there is a secret speak easy room, ask to be put on "the list".
78 locals recommend
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WUnion 613 is Ottawas hidden Easter-egg. Super hip, great for a romantic night, or going out with a group of friends. I don't know if I should be publicizing this, but there is a secret speak easy room, ask to be put on "the list".
The Casino du Lac-Leamy offers a variety of event and games. 15 minutes from your location, they offer live plays, movies, card tables, slots, live music, bars, and much more. Its the adult playground and its just a hop over the pond.
199 locals recommend
Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoThe Casino du Lac-Leamy offers a variety of event and games. 15 minutes from your location, they offer live plays, movies, card tables, slots, live music, bars, and much more. Its the adult playground and its just a hop over the pond.
Sightseeing
McKay Lake was an old quarry and is now Ottawa's hidden swimming hole, located smack center of a luxurious neighborhood known as Rockcliffe. "The Pond' is located minutes from the Governor Generals home, and also the residency of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
7 locals recommend
McKay Lake
McKay Lake was an old quarry and is now Ottawa's hidden swimming hole, located smack center of a luxurious neighborhood known as Rockcliffe. "The Pond' is located minutes from the Governor Generals home, and also the residency of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetRideau Hall Grounds
1 Sussex DrRideau Falls Park and Green Island
50 Sussex DrRideau Canal (ice conditions)
Parks & Nature
Located 5 minutes from where you are staying, Strathcona Park is equipped with play structures, pools, open fields, and cycling trails that connect Ottawa together from North, East, South, and West.
43 locals recommend
Strathcona Park
25 Range RdLocated 5 minutes from where you are staying, Strathcona Park is equipped with play structures, pools, open fields, and cycling trails that connect Ottawa together from North, East, South, and West.
Gatineau Park offers you all year round activities, from hiking, bird watching, camping, and cycling in the summer, to snowshoeing and skiing in the winter. Absolute gorgeous park to explore for you and the family.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauGatineau Park offers you all year round activities, from hiking, bird watching, camping, and cycling in the summer, to snowshoeing and skiing in the winter. Absolute gorgeous park to explore for you and the family.
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StCanadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierShopping
St. Laurent station
1300 St. Laurent BlvdRideau Centre
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau DrEssentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella St