Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Siam Bistro
1268 Wellington St. WSimply delicious food with quick and efficient service.
Tennessy Willems
1082 Wellington St. WTasty thin crust pizza.
SuzyQ Doughnuts
1015 Wellington St. WThe best doughnuts!
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe Hintonburg
1130 Wellington St. WGreat gelato and lively atmosphere.
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StDelicious seafood menu, but pricey.
Delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes (plates are purchased by weight).
62 locals recommend
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StDelicious vegetarian and vegan dishes (plates are purchased by weight).
Drinks & Nightlife
Elgin Street
Elgin StreetAn always lively street on weekend nights.
Parks & Nature
Arboretum
ArboretumSerene atmosphere in the city.
Urban park with a nice beach, beach volley ball area, picnic areas, and huge playground for kids.
38 locals recommend
Hog's Back Park
600 Hogs Back RdUrban park with a nice beach, beach volley ball area, picnic areas, and huge playground for kids.
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottSo many beautiful hiking trails and beaches!
A very unique spot where a local artist creates sculptures from rocks. Every spring he begins his daily creations. Every fall he takes them down.
17 locals recommend
Remic Rapids Park
Kichi Zībī MīkanA very unique spot where a local artist creates sculptures from rocks. Every spring he begins his daily creations. Every fall he takes them down.
A beautiful long trail runs along the Rideau River. During the warm months, one can see people walking, running, and biking on the trails. During the winter months, one can see people cross-country skiing on the trails.
Rideau River Drive
Rideau River DriveA beautiful long trail runs along the Rideau River. During the warm months, one can see people walking, running, and biking on the trails. During the winter months, one can see people cross-country skiing on the trails.
Everything Else
This largest thermal spa in North America is an amazing relaxation getaway.
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikThis largest thermal spa in North America is an amazing relaxation getaway.
A very adorable little town with great shops and cafes, a well known music club (the Blacksheep Inn), great views, and water sports.
141 locals recommend
Wakefield
A very adorable little town with great shops and cafes, a well known music club (the Blacksheep Inn), great views, and water sports.
A cute small town where you will find the Nordik Spa and Visitor Centre for Gatineau Park.
51 locals recommend
Chelsea
A cute small town where you will find the Nordik Spa and Visitor Centre for Gatineau Park.
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierHome to a beautiful permanent display of totem poles.
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrBeautiful collection of art work.
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StMusic, dance, and theater!
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlNot only a great museum, but also the venue for Nature Nocturne, the once a month evening event, in which the museum turns into a dance party (age restrictions apply).
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StNot only a great museum, but also the venue for Nature Nocturne, the once a month evening event, in which the museum turns into a dance party (age restrictions apply).
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent BlvdSightseeing
Check out the restorations that our Parliament Buildings are getting!
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetCheck out the restorations that our Parliament Buildings are getting!
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second Avenue Ontario's only UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Very lively during the day and at night with a lot of choices for restaurants, bars, and clubs.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Very lively during the day and at night with a lot of choices for restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Essentials
An outdoor market with local produce! Open from April to October, dawn till dusk.
43 locals recommend
Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale AveAn outdoor market with local produce! Open from April to October, dawn till dusk.
A small market. They have nice things, but can be a bit pricey, as they tend to sell organic items.
43 locals recommend
Marché Hintonburg Market
1059 Wellington St. WA small market. They have nice things, but can be a bit pricey, as they tend to sell organic items.
Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond RdLarge grocery store.
For a small store, they have a good selection of dry food, spices, and teas. They also have a butcher at the back of the store.
Aljazeerah
1101 Wellington St. WFor a small store, they have a good selection of dry food, spices, and teas. They also have a butcher at the back of the store.