Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Stylish restaurant known for locally-sourced New Canadian small plates and cocktails.
56 locals recommend
Fauna
425 Bank StStylish restaurant known for locally-sourced New Canadian small plates and cocktails.
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StWell-known for oysters and sustainable seafood.
Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank StCozy eatery known for breakfast and brunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Family friendly place for breakfast and brunch, and gourmet sandwiches. Great venue at night for drinks and live music.
36 locals recommend
Pressed
750 Gladstone AveFamily friendly place for breakfast and brunch, and gourmet sandwiches. Great venue at night for drinks and live music.
affordable beer and pub fare, with bigscreen TV's, a great place to watch the game or just relax with friends.
8 locals recommend
The Berryman Pub
478 Bank Staffordable beer and pub fare, with bigscreen TV's, a great place to watch the game or just relax with friends.
Atomic Rooster
303 Bank StArt lined pub with live music and burgers
Sightseeing
The Parliament Buildings are where the politicians within debate the present and future issues of the country. Free guided tours are available daily, including a chance to head up to the Peace Tower for an incredible view of the city. In the warmer months, there is free yoga classes on the front lawn every Wednesday at noon.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetThe Parliament Buildings are where the politicians within debate the present and future issues of the country. Free guided tours are available daily, including a chance to head up to the Peace Tower for an incredible view of the city. In the warmer months, there is free yoga classes on the front lawn every Wednesday at noon.
The Rideau Canal connects the city of Ottawa on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. It is 202 kilometres in length with several locks along the way. In winter, a section of the Rideau Canal passing through central Ottawa becomes the world's largest and second longest skating rink. There are also bike paths along the Canal which are also shared with pedestrians.
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueThe Rideau Canal connects the city of Ottawa on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. It is 202 kilometres in length with several locks along the way. In winter, a section of the Rideau Canal passing through central Ottawa becomes the world's largest and second longest skating rink. There are also bike paths along the Canal which are also shared with pedestrians.
Parks & Nature
This park is well suited for families with children. There are plenty of benches in the shade next to the play structures. On hot summer days the splash pad is a great way to cool off.
Glebe Memorial Park
75 Glendale AveThis park is well suited for families with children. There are plenty of benches in the shade next to the play structures. On hot summer days the splash pad is a great way to cool off.
A great park for small children. There is a fenced play area with play structures, toys neighborhood families have left for communal play and plenty of sand. In the summer there are free outdoor movie screenings.
14 locals recommend
Dundonald Park
516 Somerset St WA great park for small children. There is a fenced play area with play structures, toys neighborhood families have left for communal play and plenty of sand. In the summer there are free outdoor movie screenings.
Arts & Culture
The Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's national natural history and natural sciences museum. Four floors of exhibits with plenty of interactive stations for children of all ages. There are also two play areas for young children.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThe Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's national natural history and natural sciences museum. Four floors of exhibits with plenty of interactive stations for children of all ages. There are also two play areas for young children.
The Gallery has a large and varied collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photographs. Although its focus is on Canadian art, it holds works by many noted American and European artists.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrThe Gallery has a large and varied collection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and photographs. Although its focus is on Canadian art, it holds works by many noted American and European artists.
Shopping
Boutique with unique women's apparel and footwear. They sell items from brands based in Europe and North America, with a focus on high-quality garments and footwear for both men and women.
Delilah Glebe
72 Chemin MillBoutique with unique women's apparel and footwear. They sell items from brands based in Europe and North America, with a focus on high-quality garments and footwear for both men and women.
Essentials
Large grocery store with a wide variety of food.
119 locals recommend
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StLarge grocery store with a wide variety of food.
LCBO
160 Elgin StLiquor store with a good selection of wine, spirits and beer.