Eva’s guidebook
Hungry?
There are numerous restaurants and take-out options in the neighborhood.
There is a close-by shopping mall within a 12-15 minute walk or 2 minute drive that offers sit-down or take-out restaurants including Mr. Sub, Oh Basil, Starbucks, Extreme Pita, Pizza Pizza.
There is also a small strip mall that features New Town Chinese Food and Super Duper Pizza (both deliver).
Milano's Pizzeria which offers pizza (of course), subs, chicken wings, Italian food
and burgers. They also deliver.
If you order out, please ask the delivery person to come to the back door.
Host's favorite place for ordering out. Delivery man is always very friendly!
15 locals recommend
Milano Pizzeria
1234 Merivale RdHost's favorite place for ordering out. Delivery man is always very friendly!
Theatre
The National Arts Center and other live theaters offer live music, dance and plays.
There are several movie theaters within driving distance (6-7 minutes) or accessible by public transit. These include movie theaters downtown or suburbs.
This movie theater is easy to get to and has lots of free parking. There are restaurants in the South Keys shopping mall next to it if you'd like to have a meal before or after the movie.
25 locals recommend
Cineplex
2214 Bank StThis movie theater is easy to get to and has lots of free parking. There are restaurants in the South Keys shopping mall next to it if you'd like to have a meal before or after the movie.
Great little area without car traffic. The complex includes a courtyard with many restaurants and stores.
116 locals recommend
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne VIP
325 Marché WayGreat little area without car traffic. The complex includes a courtyard with many restaurants and stores.
The National Arts Centre is the Canadian centre for the performing arts and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2006.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StThe National Arts Centre is the Canadian centre for the performing arts and was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2006.
Ottawa Little Theatre is Canada's oldest community playhouse, celebrating more than 100 years of tradition.
19 locals recommend
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward AveOttawa Little Theatre is Canada's oldest community playhouse, celebrating more than 100 years of tradition.
The Gladstone, a lovely Art Deco theatre, home to several production companies, offers patrons a full range of live theatre performances.
22 locals recommend
The Gladstone Theatre
910 Gladstone AveThe Gladstone, a lovely Art Deco theatre, home to several production companies, offers patrons a full range of live theatre performances.
Museums
Ottawa offers a great variety of museums from Art to History, Nature and Technology. A great experience for the whole family!
Located on the Ottawa River bordering the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Close to downtown Ottawa and Gatineau, Quebec.
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlLocated on the Ottawa River bordering the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Close to downtown Ottawa and Gatineau, Quebec.
Located a short distance from downtown Ottawa in Gatineau, Quebec, just across the Ottawa River.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierLocated a short distance from downtown Ottawa in Gatineau, Quebec, just across the Ottawa River.
A great place to take your children! Fun place for any nature lover.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StA great place to take your children! Fun place for any nature lover.
A fun place to discover all sorts of things about our world!
Located very close to host's home!
123 locals recommend
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent BlvdA fun place to discover all sorts of things about our world!
Located very close to host's home!
The Canadian War Museum was built in 1880 and houses a colossal collection of over 50,0000 items that portray all the aspects of the history Canadian Military.
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlThe Canadian War Museum was built in 1880 and houses a colossal collection of over 50,0000 items that portray all the aspects of the history Canadian Military.
Public Transportation
No driving or parking worries!
Use Ottawa's public bus system to get you anywhere in Ottawa.
Use the Travel Planner to map your route:
http://www.octranspo.com/
27 locals recommend
OC Transpo Sales & Information Centre
50 Rideau StUse the Travel Planner to map your route:
http://www.octranspo.com/
Blue Line Taxi
455 Coventry RdCall a Taxi for door-to-door service!
116 Albert
116 Albert StOttawa offers Uber service.
https://www.uber.com/en-CA/cities/ottawa/
Ottawa Festivals
Ottawa hosts many festivals throughout the year which include food, music, flowers, marathon races, cultural and many more.
Across the river in Gatineau, Quebec, feature Hot Air Balloon festival and Sound and Lights show.
Ottawa Festivals
450 Churchill Ave NOttawa Tourist Attractions
Parliament Hill
By-Ward Market
22 Sussex Drive
Royal Canadian Mint
Rideau Canal
Experimental Farm
RCMP Musical Ride Stables
Book a tour of Parliament Hill
https://rts.parl.ca/
Changing the Guard takes place on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Canada, every morning from late June through late August, and provides a colorful spectacle of pomp, pageantry and music.
https://changing-guard.com/changing-guard-worldwide/ottawa-canada.html
Yoga on Parliament Hill
https://www.ottawatourism.ca/ottawa-insider/yoga-on-parliament-hill/
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetBook a tour of Parliament Hill
https://rts.parl.ca/
Changing the Guard takes place on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Canada, every morning from late June through late August, and provides a colorful spectacle of pomp, pageantry and music.
https://changing-guard.com/changing-guard-worldwide/ottawa-canada.html
Yoga on Parliament Hill
https://www.ottawatourism.ca/ottawa-insider/yoga-on-parliament-hill/
Visit the great out-door farmer's market, have a refreshing drink from one of the kiosks, or taste Ottawa's famous Beaver Tails. Located next to the large Rideau Centre with over 180 stores!
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Visit the great out-door farmer's market, have a refreshing drink from one of the kiosks, or taste Ottawa's famous Beaver Tails. Located next to the large Rideau Centre with over 180 stores!
Discover the latest coins. Choose a coin for your collection or treat someone to a special keepsake as a gift.
70 locals recommend
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrDiscover the latest coins. Choose a coin for your collection or treat someone to a special keepsake as a gift.
The Central Experimental Farm was established in 1886 as the central research station for the federal Department of Agriculture. It is also a National Historic Site of Canada and home to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada headquarters.
43 locals recommend
Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling AveThe Central Experimental Farm was established in 1886 as the central research station for the federal Department of Agriculture. It is also a National Historic Site of Canada and home to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada headquarters.
Visit the home of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride. Free guided tours are available year round. Meet the horses and riders, walk through the stables, and experience our visitor centre.
Home of RCMP Musical Ride Stables
1 Sandridge RdVisit the home of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride. Free guided tours are available year round. Meet the horses and riders, walk through the stables, and experience our visitor centre.
The Rideau Canal forms the longest ice-skating rink in the world during winter and offers a range of activities including camping and boating all year round. The Rideau Canal is the oldest operating canal in North America and is a UNESCO Heritage site.
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal forms the longest ice-skating rink in the world during winter and offers a range of activities including camping and boating all year round. The Rideau Canal is the oldest operating canal in North America and is a UNESCO Heritage site.