Guidebook for Ottawa
Parks & Nature
Parking for NCC nature trails, but you can access the trails directly from the farm.
NCC Greenbelt P2
Carling Avenue Parking for NCC nature trails, but you can access the trails directly from the farm.
Small boat launch, picnic area, rocky beaches. Great place to push a canoe into the water, do some fishing or watch the sunset.
Shirleys Bay
Small boat launch, picnic area, rocky beaches. Great place to push a canoe into the water, do some fishing or watch the sunset.
Nepean Sailing Club
3259 Carling AveGatineau park offers an extensive network of trails used for hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and parkways for scenic drives and challenging road cycling. Lot of look outs, huts and various parking areas.
Relais plein air du Parc de la Gatineau
397 Bd de la Cité-des-JeunesGatineau park offers an extensive network of trails used for hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and parkways for scenic drives and challenging road cycling. Lot of look outs, huts and various parking areas.
Trail network maintained by Ottawa Mountain Bike Association. Wicked MTB trails, can be used for walking, fat biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
South March Highland Trails
South March Highland TrailsTrail network maintained by Ottawa Mountain Bike Association. Wicked MTB trails, can be used for walking, fat biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Stony Swamp Trail
NCC 26Luskville Falls Trail
Chemin de l'Hôtel de VilleIncredible views from the Eardley Escarpment
Westboro Beach
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottBate Island
Champlain BridgeScenic views. Great surf wave in early spring.
Great spot to hang out to watch the water and the paddlers. Or bring your own boat and have a go at the course.
'The Pumphouse' Whitewater Course
Great spot to hang out to watch the water and the paddlers. Or bring your own boat and have a go at the course.
Lots of space to have a picnic, go for a swim, etc. Good spot for kite surfing too.
75 locals recommend
Britannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling Ave Lots of space to have a picnic, go for a swim, etc. Good spot for kite surfing too.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetRideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueLarge, beautiful park. Access to Rideau canal, Dowe's lake, etc.
41 locals recommend
Dominion Arboretum
Arboretum Large, beautiful park. Access to Rideau canal, Dowe's lake, etc.
Pinhey's Point Historic Site
270 Pinhey Point RdArts & Culture
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StNational Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrGetting Around
Ottawa International Airport
1000 Airport Parkway PrivateGreyhound Canada
265 Catherine StEntertainment & Activities
OWL Rafting
40 owl Ln Access to Ottawa river whitewater
Rafting Nouveau Monde - New World Rafting
25 Chem. Des Sept ChutesAccess to Rouge river whitewater.
Shopping
MEC Ottawa
366 Richmond RdBikes, cycling accessories, camping gear, clothing
Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore DrGreat, big, indoor mall.
Canoes, kayaks, xc skis, camping gear, footwear, clothing and all sorts of fun things.
Trailhead Paddle Shack
2148 Carling AveCanoes, kayaks, xc skis, camping gear, footwear, clothing and all sorts of fun things.
Food Scene
Hockey Sushi
4055 Carling AveBest selection of sushi in the city. Great place for all-you-can-eat sushi.
Cora
1530 St. Laurent BlvdAwesome selection of vietnamese food. Pho, bun, crispy noodle stir fry... All the good stuff.
Ox Head Restaurant 2
4055 Carling AveAwesome selection of vietnamese food. Pho, bun, crispy noodle stir fry... All the good stuff.