Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetYear round.
World heritage sight. Walk or skate the canal.
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueWorld heritage sight. Walk or skate the canal.
Hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. Shopping, sightseeing, restaurants, bars, festivals, special events, fairs.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. Shopping, sightseeing, restaurants, bars, festivals, special events, fairs.
The oldest cooking school in the world. Considered the "Harvard" of cooking schools. It is the owner's alma mater. Great bistro and wonderful shop for foodies to explore and indulge.
20 locals recommend
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
453 Laurier Ave. EThe oldest cooking school in the world. Considered the "Harvard" of cooking schools. It is the owner's alma mater. Great bistro and wonderful shop for foodies to explore and indulge.
Many guests are here to renew their VISA's and the U.S. embassy is a comfortable walking (or busing) distance from the condo.
19 locals recommend
Embassy of the United States of America
490 Sussex DrMany guests are here to renew their VISA's and the U.S. embassy is a comfortable walking (or busing) distance from the condo.
Occupied in an old converted monastery, this embassy is one of many in the area.
Embassy of People's Republic of China
515 St. Patrick StOccupied in an old converted monastery, this embassy is one of many in the area.
Across from Strathcona park, this is one of many embassies in the area.
6 locals recommend
Embassy of Russia
285 Charlotte StAcross from Strathcona park, this is one of many embassies in the area.
Embassy of Japan
255 Sussex DrLovely embassy and one of many in the area.
National art gallery which often hosts exclusive exhibits.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrNational art gallery which often hosts exclusive exhibits.
Architecturally beautiful, tours offered throughout the week.
13 locals recommend
Laurier House National Historic Site
335 Laurier Ave. EArchitecturally beautiful, tours offered throughout the week.
Food Scene
Best shwarma and hummus in the city. Line-ups day and night but worth the wait.
92 locals recommend
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StBest shwarma and hummus in the city. Line-ups day and night but worth the wait.
Fraser
7 Springfield RdGreat restaurant. Wonderful wine pairing. Reservations required.
Arts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StBoardway shows, multiple stages, special events.
Everything Else
Largest liquor store in Ontario. Amazing wine selection. Highly qualified experts.
191 locals recommend
LCBO
160 Elgin StLargest liquor store in Ontario. Amazing wine selection. Highly qualified experts.
University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. ECampus is within walking distance of the condo.
TD Canada Trust
263 Elgin StOpen 7 days a week and only two blocks from the condo.
Wellington Street
Wellington StreetA comfortable walk or a short direct bus ride to the door.
Library and Archives Canada
395 Wellington StA comfortable walk or quick one bus ride to the door.
Régine
501 Rideau StreetWonderful, and popular, upscale spa in the same block as the condo.
Entertainment & Activities
Gorgeous, serene, park along the Rideau River, less than a 10 minute stroll from the condo.
43 locals recommend
Strathcona Park
25 Range RdGorgeous, serene, park along the Rideau River, less than a 10 minute stroll from the condo.
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierGreat museum for children and adults alike.
Great museum for children and equally popular with adults.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StGreat museum for children and equally popular with adults.