Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StCool place to bring the kids
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetIts the capital of Canada
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewaySkating in the winter. Rent a canoe or kayak in the summer.
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlNational Arts Centre
1 Elgin Stconcerts and plays
ByWard Market
outdoor farmers market, shops, restaurants
The Glebe
restaurants, shops, cafes
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayWorth a walk during Tulip Festival times (May)
Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St WChinese and Vietnamese restaurants
Haunted Walk of Ottawa
46 1/2 Sparks St.Westboro
restaurants, coffee shops, shopping
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrHintonburg
up and coming neighbourhood with some trendy restaurants
Everything Else
Weekend workshops, films, Saturday Farmer's market in the spring, summer, and fall
6 locals recommend
Saint Paul University
223 Main StWeekend workshops, films, Saturday Farmer's market in the spring, summer, and fall
LCBO
160 Elgin StConvenient place to grab a bottle of wine, beer and spirits
University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. EOttawa University is not too far away
Cheo Hospital station
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Outdoor spa with hot-pools, spa, etc., restaurant, massage therapy
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikOutdoor spa with hot-pools, spa, etc., restaurant, massage therapy
Essentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella StGroceries close by.
Whole Foods Market
951 Bank StLCBO
160 Elgin Stliquor, beer, wine
Food Scene
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StVegetarian Cuisine
Café Qui Pense
204 Main StLocal coffee house
El Camino
380 Elgin StAmazing tacos and drinks.
Belmont
1169 Bank StreetGreat food and drinks.
Starbucks
100 Elgin StThe French Baker
801 Bank StBest croissant in town
Shopping
Singing Pebble Books
206 Main StLocal bookstore around the corner
3 Trees
202 Main StEclectic Shop 5 minute walk away
Rideau Centre
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to grab a beer, especially their 2nd floor patio. Pub food.
9 locals recommend
Royal Oak - Canal
221 Echo DrGreat place to grab a beer, especially their 2nd floor patio. Pub food.
Entertainment & Activities
Redblacks CFL games, concerts, movie theatre, farmer's market, restaurants, bars
105 locals recommend
TD Place
1015 Bank StRedblacks CFL games, concerts, movie theatre, farmer's market, restaurants, bars