Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
This the heart of Ottawa - restaurants, artisans, cafes, gift shops, the Rideau Centre the Rideau Canal and the Parliament building.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
This the heart of Ottawa - restaurants, artisans, cafes, gift shops, the Rideau Centre the Rideau Canal and the Parliament building.
Shopping
This is known as the hipster/artsy area of Ottawa. Lots of artisan shops, specialty grocers, restaurants and interesting people
86 locals recommend
The Glebe
This is known as the hipster/artsy area of Ottawa. Lots of artisan shops, specialty grocers, restaurants and interesting people
Fantastic gelato and cafe - perfect for a small social meetup
40 locals recommend
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe
1103 Bank StFantastic gelato and cafe - perfect for a small social meetup
If you are an avid reader of international publications, this is a sure place to find everything you're looking for.
12 locals recommend
The Gifted Type
253 Elgin StIf you are an avid reader of international publications, this is a sure place to find everything you're looking for.
Entertainment & Activities
If its summer time and you want to have a nice family picnic, Hog's Back park is where everyone goes for a day in the sun
38 locals recommend
Hog's Back Park
600 Hogs Back RdIf its summer time and you want to have a nice family picnic, Hog's Back park is where everyone goes for a day in the sun
Food Scene
Kochin Kitchen
271 Dalhousie StGreat South Indian cuisine
Royal Thai Dining Lounge
313 Dalhousie StReasonably authentic Thai cuisine
Green Papaya - Preston
256 Preston StBest Thai food available in Ottawa, by far
Unbelievably good food. Although it has a humble country setting, the food could easily be considered fine dining.
66 locals recommend
Restaurant Les Fougeres
783 Rte 105Unbelievably good food. Although it has a humble country setting, the food could easily be considered fine dining.
Slice & Co.
399 Elgin StreetPretty good wood oven pizzas here, suitable for a small party or social gathering
Fantastic fair trade coffee direct from the growers in Africa and South America. The interior design could use a little work, but they definitely have their coffee in order!
21 locals recommend
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie StFantastic fair trade coffee direct from the growers in Africa and South America. The interior design could use a little work, but they definitely have their coffee in order!
If ever you visit Chinatown and have no clue where to go, this is one of the better Chinese restaurants.
25 locals recommend
Yangtze Restaurant
700 Somerset St WIf ever you visit Chinatown and have no clue where to go, this is one of the better Chinese restaurants.
Believe it or not, this is a food truck behind a toy store. Even though it is highly unassuming, its worth a visit.
Flapjack's Pancake Shack
809 Bank StBelieve it or not, this is a food truck behind a toy store. Even though it is highly unassuming, its worth a visit.
Ng's Cuisine
1499 Merivale RdQuite good Chinese food outside of Chinatown
Reasonably good dim sum and Chinese food, with a very well stocked Asian grocery store attached. Worth a visit if only to get groceries.
7 locals recommend
Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant
1173 Ogilvie RdReasonably good dim sum and Chinese food, with a very well stocked Asian grocery store attached. Worth a visit if only to get groceries.
Everything Else
Great tourist location with tonnes of adorable cafes and shops to visit. Minutes away from Dow's Lake and the experimental farm
64 locals recommend
Little Italy
Great tourist location with tonnes of adorable cafes and shops to visit. Minutes away from Dow's Lake and the experimental farm
Absolutely charming park. Much smaller than Hog's Back, but still very romantic and peaceful area
59 locals recommend
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.Absolutely charming park. Much smaller than Hog's Back, but still very romantic and peaceful area
Charming area to visit for a day trip. Lots of quaint restaurants and pathways to venture to
6 locals recommend
Old Chelsea
Charming area to visit for a day trip. Lots of quaint restaurants and pathways to venture to
If you have young children or teenagers and want to take them out for a day of fun, this is an excellent place
14 locals recommend
Funhaven
1050 Baxter RdIf you have young children or teenagers and want to take them out for a day of fun, this is an excellent place
Great place to buy everything Middle Eastern from ready-to-eat Lebanese goodies to fresh ingredients
Mid-East Food Centre
1010 Belfast RdGreat place to buy everything Middle Eastern from ready-to-eat Lebanese goodies to fresh ingredients
If you have young children and want them to have a great day of running and playing, this is the perfect place. Especially suitable for large groups of young kids.
7 locals recommend
Cosmic Adventures
1373 Ogilvie RdIf you have young children and want them to have a great day of running and playing, this is the perfect place. Especially suitable for large groups of young kids.
3 Sisters Bakeshop
2211 Arch StAdorable little cafe serving delicious treats all year round.
Beautiful place to visit even if you're not interested in politics. The buildings are architecturally magnificent and they are surrounded by the Ottawa river, Chateau Laurier, Byward Market, etc.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetBeautiful place to visit even if you're not interested in politics. The buildings are architecturally magnificent and they are surrounded by the Ottawa river, Chateau Laurier, Byward Market, etc.
Some of the best festivals are held on this street. Be sure to check their website to see whats happening here
39 locals recommend
Sparks Street
Sparks StreetSome of the best festivals are held on this street. Be sure to check their website to see whats happening here
This gorgeous complex is home to some of the most fascinating exhibits you can find. Definitely worth a visit if you have a thirst for knowlegde
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThis gorgeous complex is home to some of the most fascinating exhibits you can find. Definitely worth a visit if you have a thirst for knowlegde
If you're tall woman and can't find clothes or shoes in your size, this is a heaven-sent.
Long Tall Sally
60 Queen StIf you're tall woman and can't find clothes or shoes in your size, this is a heaven-sent.
This is the scenic route through Ottawa - perfect for driving or biking along
8 locals recommend
Aviation Parkway
Aviation ParkwayThis is the scenic route through Ottawa - perfect for driving or biking along
Major shopping area, full of all the modern brands and businesses to shop at. Banana republic, Michaels, Addition Elle, Payless, Sail, Mucho Burrito, Salon Elegance, Ardenne, Walmart, etc.
19 locals recommend
Ottawa Train Yards
165 Trainyards DrMajor shopping area, full of all the modern brands and businesses to shop at. Banana republic, Michaels, Addition Elle, Payless, Sail, Mucho Burrito, Salon Elegance, Ardenne, Walmart, etc.