Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Canada’s Parliament Buildings are home to the federal government in Ottawa. Designed in a gothic revival style, the buildings officially opened on 6 June 1866, about a year before Confederation.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetCanada’s Parliament Buildings are home to the federal government in Ottawa. Designed in a gothic revival style, the buildings officially opened on 6 June 1866, about a year before Confederation.
Rideau Canal (or Waterway), 202 km long, links the OTTAWA RIVER at Ottawa with LAKE ONTARIO at Kingston. Conceived as the major component of an alternative route for military purposes between Montréal
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueRideau Canal (or Waterway), 202 km long, links the OTTAWA RIVER at Ottawa with LAKE ONTARIO at Kingston. Conceived as the major component of an alternative route for military purposes between Montréal
The Royal Canadian Mint's headquarters occupy the historic building in central Ottawa where the Mint was founded in 1908. Today, the Ottawa facility produces hand-crafted collector coins and bills.
70 locals recommend
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrThe Royal Canadian Mint's headquarters occupy the historic building in central Ottawa where the Mint was founded in 1908. Today, the Ottawa facility produces hand-crafted collector coins and bills.
Arts & Culture
Theatre and auditorium complex situated on the west bank of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa and inaugurated in 1969. It is the outcome of a 1963 proposal to the government of Canada by the National Capital
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StTheatre and auditorium complex situated on the west bank of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa and inaugurated in 1969. It is the outcome of a 1963 proposal to the government of Canada by the National Capital
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Downtown Shopping Centre
LCBO
160 Elgin StSometimes we need to unwind
You have to have a BeaverTails when you're in Ottawa. Don't worry it's a pastry. =)
59 locals recommend
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StYou have to have a BeaverTails when you're in Ottawa. Don't worry it's a pastry. =)
Essentials
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.24 hrs Groceries Store
Great place for Italian Food. =)
Amazing Deli Sandwiches!
64 locals recommend
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StGreat place for Italian Food. =)
Amazing Deli Sandwiches!
Everything Else
Loblaws
64 Isabella St24 hrs Groceries Store
Food Scene
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StGreat Shawarma! Amazing Plates and Sandwiches.