Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Excellent authentic food.
Excellent Chinese Cuisine. Be sure to try their Wonton Soup or Potstickers.
9 locals recommend
Jadeland
625 Somerset St WExcellent Chinese Cuisine. Be sure to try their Wonton Soup or Potstickers.
A non for profit restaurant run by Volunteers (seniors and students) open daily 9 am to 3 pm and gives a great homemade breakfast or lunch.
This was the first stop on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's coffee shop tour - a big success for all!
Miller's Oven
1137 Mill StA non for profit restaurant run by Volunteers (seniors and students) open daily 9 am to 3 pm and gives a great homemade breakfast or lunch.
This was the first stop on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's coffee shop tour - a big success for all!
These sisters know how to handle your sweet tooth - amazing cupcakes and more. Chili and sandwichs are wonderful too!
8 locals recommend
3 Sisters Bakeshop
2211 Arch StThese sisters know how to handle your sweet tooth - amazing cupcakes and more. Chili and sandwichs are wonderful too!
This is a fine dining restaurant and you wont't be disappointed that you go there.
59 locals recommend
Giovanni's Restaurant
362 Preston StThis is a fine dining restaurant and you wont't be disappointed that you go there.
Crust & Crate Fast Fired Pizza Pub
325 Marché WayThey make excellent pizzas.
Cash or Debit only. Voted #1 Pizza Restaurant consistently.
21 locals recommend
Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
181 McArthur Ave.Cash or Debit only. Voted #1 Pizza Restaurant consistently.
Bambu Restaurant
3993 Riverside Dr.Excellent prepared soup & authentic food.
Father & Sons Restaurant
112 Osgoode StDunn's Famous
902 Shefford RdOverflow Brewing Company
2477 Kaladar AvenueThey have excellent food and great beer. Close by - 8-10 mins. from Airbnb
Shopping
Buy all your cooking needs - fresh vegetables, meats and fish or eat in the Cafeteria. Eat in the cafeteria or take out a selection of hot meals.
8 locals recommend
T&T Supermarket
224 Hunt Club RdBuy all your cooking needs - fresh vegetables, meats and fish or eat in the Cafeteria. Eat in the cafeteria or take out a selection of hot meals.
This is a huge store with everything for your home. Features furniture for small apts. and how to set them up. Very affordable prices.
18 locals recommend
IKEA Ottawa
2685 Iris StThis is a huge store with everything for your home. Features furniture for small apts. and how to set them up. Very affordable prices.
Oldest mall in downtown Ottawa. Offers numerous store and boutiques. You are sure to find many unique gifts here.
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
Oldest mall in downtown Ottawa. Offers numerous store and boutiques. You are sure to find many unique gifts here.
Loblaws
64 Isabella StDrinks & Nightlife
2 mins. from property or 7 mins. walk is the Riverside Pub which has great draft beer plus all their meals are homemade and very fresh. Extremely popular venue. Parking a little difficult so why not walk - leave the car at home.
Riverside Pub
3673 Riverside Dr2 mins. from property or 7 mins. walk is the Riverside Pub which has great draft beer plus all their meals are homemade and very fresh. Extremely popular venue. Parking a little difficult so why not walk - leave the car at home.
Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoArts & Culture
Check out the cows and livestock and learn how they are cared for. 10 mins. from the Airbnb.
41 locals recommend
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales DrCheck out the cows and livestock and learn how they are cared for. 10 mins. from the Airbnb.
Outstanding exhibits and features the Group of 7 artists.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrOutstanding exhibits and features the Group of 7 artists.
Take your time and book 3-4 hrs. minimum to see this first call showcase of history....totem poles are wonderful.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierTake your time and book 3-4 hrs. minimum to see this first call showcase of history....totem poles are wonderful.
Visit where politicians hold their sessions and in Summertime, the Changing of the Guards is something to behold.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetVisit where politicians hold their sessions and in Summertime, the Changing of the Guards is something to behold.
Sightseeing
This is the main market in Ottawa. It shows the diversity in shops and outdoor food produce for sale. Also for those 29 years or younger this is where they go for NIGHTLIFE Pubs and restaurants.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
This is the main market in Ottawa. It shows the diversity in shops and outdoor food produce for sale. Also for those 29 years or younger this is where they go for NIGHTLIFE Pubs and restaurants.
Good chance to visit specialty stores and boutiques along the Sparks St. as well as visit the Royal Canadian Mint nearby.
6 locals recommend
Sparks Street
Sparks StreetGood chance to visit specialty stores and boutiques along the Sparks St. as well as visit the Royal Canadian Mint nearby.
Entertainment & Activities
Why not go to see a live play - the performances are excellent and topics time and the cost is affordable.
19 locals recommend
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward AveWhy not go to see a live play - the performances are excellent and topics time and the cost is affordable.
Venue for many events such as Comedy show etc. This is a newer stadium with Whole Foods, Movie Theatres and more to explore. Only 20 mins. from property.
105 locals recommend
TD Place
1015 Bank StVenue for many events such as Comedy show etc. This is a newer stadium with Whole Foods, Movie Theatres and more to explore. Only 20 mins. from property.
Because it is one of the largest conference centres in Ottawa featuring many popular events ie boat show, outdoor show, craft shows, & Home show etc.
Ey Centre station
Because it is one of the largest conference centres in Ottawa featuring many popular events ie boat show, outdoor show, craft shows, & Home show etc.
Parks & Nature
This is an expansive Park with a scenic drive to overlook the city of Gatineau, Quebec. Approx. 25 mins. from property.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauThis is an expansive Park with a scenic drive to overlook the city of Gatineau, Quebec. Approx. 25 mins. from property.
This park with water falls is approx. 10 mins. from property just opposite Mooney's Bay Park. Walking & biking trails. Sometimes persons fish off the rocks.
11 locals recommend
Hogs Back
This park with water falls is approx. 10 mins. from property just opposite Mooney's Bay Park. Walking & biking trails. Sometimes persons fish off the rocks.
10 mins. from property - this is where the major events such as Volleyball Beach tournament, kayak races and Dragon Boat races as well as other festivals take place. Nearby at the Dows Lake Pavillion you can rent paddle boats or kayaks or just enjoy the view from their Restaurant there.
59 locals recommend
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.10 mins. from property - this is where the major events such as Volleyball Beach tournament, kayak races and Dragon Boat races as well as other festivals take place. Nearby at the Dows Lake Pavillion you can rent paddle boats or kayaks or just enjoy the view from their Restaurant there.