Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
El Camino
380 Elgin StAmazing tacos at anytime you get hungry.
Taqueria La Bonita
1128 Cadboro RdVery good authentic Mexican food
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StBest shawarma spot in town.
Starbucks
100 Elgin StVery close by Starbucks for some extra energy.
Giovanni's Restaurant
362 Preston StVery good and fancy Italian restaurant.
this place has a killer breakfast sandwich made with Scones (hence the name) there is a closer one that is only open on weekends.
20 locals recommend
The SconeWitch (Elgin)
150 Elgin Stthis place has a killer breakfast sandwich made with Scones (hence the name) there is a closer one that is only open on weekends.
Wild Wing
1265 Donald StWINGS WINGS AND MORE WINGS
Montana's
1750 Ogilvie RdMoxie's Grill & Bar
1976 Ogilvie RdBroadway Bar & Grill Innes Road
1486 Innes Rdgreat brunch on weekends
Sightseeing
The Parliament of Canada, Iconic location and a great place to visit. Tours inside are offered there as well. I would highly recommend visiting the parliament and walking around its gardens.
116 locals recommend
Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StThe Parliament of Canada, Iconic location and a great place to visit. Tours inside are offered there as well. I would highly recommend visiting the parliament and walking around its gardens.
Aviation Museum station
Very nice Museum to visit
Dows lake offers Kayak, canoe, and peddle boat rentals which you can take all the way up the famous Ottawa canal. Highly recommended activity.
191 locals recommend
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayDows lake offers Kayak, canoe, and peddle boat rentals which you can take all the way up the famous Ottawa canal. Highly recommended activity.
Shopping
This market is busy and very alive on weekends, I would recommend walking around there. A lot of restaurants, coffee shops and shopping in the area.
61 locals recommend
Byward Market Square
Byward Market SquareThis market is busy and very alive on weekends, I would recommend walking around there. A lot of restaurants, coffee shops and shopping in the area.
St Laurent Shopping centre will have everything you need. it even has a liquor store.
149 locals recommend
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent BlvdSt Laurent Shopping centre will have everything you need. it even has a liquor store.
Entertainment & Activities
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
2385 City Park DrClosest Movie theatre
Drinks & Nightlife
Lansdowne park is a must visit, it has plenty of bars and restaurants that you will love. It also is the go to spot for many festivals during the summer.
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayLansdowne park is a must visit, it has plenty of bars and restaurants that you will love. It also is the go to spot for many festivals during the summer.
Grace O'Malley's East Coast Pub & Restaurant
1151 Ogilvie RdVery nice bar for a good beer.
This is where all the clubs and downtown bars are. very good nightlife scene that is full on weekends.
7 locals recommend
Clarence Street
Clarence StreetThis is where all the clubs and downtown bars are. very good nightlife scene that is full on weekends.
Lac Leamy
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park that has a soccer field, a football field and very nice trails to hike (not very long ones)
Ken Steele Park
1195 Ogilvie RdBeautiful park that has a soccer field, a football field and very nice trails to hike (not very long ones)
this park has amazing trails and views. Lots of activities to do there.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la Gatineauthis park has amazing trails and views. Lots of activities to do there.
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim Rdvery nice beach to enjoy the sun.
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank StPharmacy with some groceries
Food Basics
1021 Cyrville RdMontfort Hospital