Tara & Roger's Guidebook

Tara & Roger
Tara & Roger
Tara & Roger's Guidebook

Culture

The museum of nature is a beautiful piece of architecture & always has interesting exhibits, one of our favourite spots to check out!
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St
468 locals recommend
The museum of nature is a beautiful piece of architecture & always has interesting exhibits, one of our favourite spots to check out!
A must see while you’re in Ottawa, this beautiful architectural venue is sure to please.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
552 locals recommend
A must see while you’re in Ottawa, this beautiful architectural venue is sure to please.
If you enjoy live performances, plays, dance, orchestra
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
346 locals recommend
If you enjoy live performances, plays, dance, orchestra

Neighbourhoods

Offering a rich cultural experience filled with some of our favourite restaurants just a short walk down Somerset to the West.
71 locals recommend
Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St W
71 locals recommend
Offering a rich cultural experience filled with some of our favourite restaurants just a short walk down Somerset to the West.
Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood offers a wonderful variety of restaurants. You will want to grab a quick Uber then walk the strip as parking can be a challenge!
Preston Street
Preston Street
Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood offers a wonderful variety of restaurants. You will want to grab a quick Uber then walk the strip as parking can be a challenge!

Sightseeing

Directly across from the Penthouse, offers a great view, park for the little ones & beautiful mature trees.
14 locals recommend
Dundonald Park
516 Somerset St W
14 locals recommend
Directly across from the Penthouse, offers a great view, park for the little ones & beautiful mature trees.
Whether you want to enjoy the renowned tulip festival in the spring, check out a boat tour in the summer, take a stroll & take in the fall colours, or enjoy a winter skate on this famous canal & indulge in a delicious beaver tail, it makes a for a great outing!
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
215 locals recommend
Whether you want to enjoy the renowned tulip festival in the spring, check out a boat tour in the summer, take a stroll & take in the fall colours, or enjoy a winter skate on this famous canal & indulge in a delicious beaver tail, it makes a for a great outing!
Take a tour of Canada’s parliament buildings for an architectural treat. Learn about the history of Canadian politics & see where the Prime minister conducts business.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington Street
891 locals recommend
Take a tour of Canada’s parliament buildings for an architectural treat. Learn about the history of Canadian politics & see where the Prime minister conducts business.

Food scene

Conveniently located next door offering a lovely brunch, teas, sweets & cocktails.
The Vanitea Room
551 Somerset St W
Conveniently located next door offering a lovely brunch, teas, sweets & cocktails.
An Ottawa staple that remains a favourite and a must visit for delicious Asian cuisine!
9 locals recommend
Mekong
637 Somerset St W
9 locals recommend
An Ottawa staple that remains a favourite and a must visit for delicious Asian cuisine!
A local fave offering traditional Italian, their lasagna is absolutely to die for!
45 locals recommend
Trattoria Caffè Italia
254 Preston St
45 locals recommend
A local fave offering traditional Italian, their lasagna is absolutely to die for!
Another Italian fave just a short walk away! Amazing service & food!
33 locals recommend
Mamma Teresa Ristorante
300 Somerset St W
33 locals recommend
Another Italian fave just a short walk away! Amazing service & food!
This fabulous delicatessen offers a wonderful selection of take home options, a truly authentic Italian experience!
16 locals recommend
Luciano Foods Ltd
114 Preston St
16 locals recommend
This fabulous delicatessen offers a wonderful selection of take home options, a truly authentic Italian experience!
The Red Apron is a gourmet grocery & offers a delicious selection of take home food/beverages.
21 locals recommend
The Red Apron
410 Gladstone Ave
21 locals recommend
The Red Apron is a gourmet grocery & offers a delicious selection of take home food/beverages.
Don’t let the location in the middle of little Italy fool you, Kiko offers delicious & fresh sushi!!!
6 locals recommend
Kiko Sushi Bar
349 Preston St
6 locals recommend
Don’t let the location in the middle of little Italy fool you, Kiko offers delicious & fresh sushi!!!
Grocery store
74 locals recommend
Farm Boy
193 Metcalfe St
74 locals recommend
Grocery store
This is an amazing restaurant, great patio, they also have live music!! The food is delicious & the service is outstanding…cannot say enough good things. Sunday brunch is fantastic!
Marzitelli
360 Elgin Street
This is an amazing restaurant, great patio, they also have live music!! The food is delicious & the service is outstanding…cannot say enough good things. Sunday brunch is fantastic!
Boutique dessert spot with lots of delicious offerings, and just a quick walk across the street from us!
Dessert First
350 Bay Street
Boutique dessert spot with lots of delicious offerings, and just a quick walk across the street from us!
Displaying works from local artists & offering up coffee, liquor & tasty treats!
11 locals recommend
The Art House Café
555 Somerset St W
11 locals recommend
Displaying works from local artists & offering up coffee, liquor & tasty treats!
Boutique grocery, take out / eat in options available. Gourmet selection of imported goods from Italy, including beautiful selection of wines!
Mercato Zacconi
215 Preston Street
Boutique grocery, take out / eat in options available. Gourmet selection of imported goods from Italy, including beautiful selection of wines!
Fantastic Asian food, local favourite!
Yang Sheng Chinese Restaurant
Fantastic Asian food, local favourite!
Now named "Massines" but it won't come up on this search with the new name for some reason. This is a grocery store. A short walk a couple of blocks East, at the corner of Somerset & Bank street, offers anything you need, as well as a Starbucks & wine store.
119 locals recommend
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank St
119 locals recommend
Now named "Massines" but it won't come up on this search with the new name for some reason. This is a grocery store. A short walk a couple of blocks East, at the corner of Somerset & Bank street, offers anything you need, as well as a Starbucks & wine store.
Grocery store, offering a nice selection of organic and vegetarian options, take home and specialty foods.
47 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
951 Bank St
47 locals recommend
Grocery store, offering a nice selection of organic and vegetarian options, take home and specialty foods.
Wine, Liquor and beer, short walk from our unit.
LCBO Ottawa
465 Sparks St.
Wine, Liquor and beer, short walk from our unit.
Highly recommend this chique Bistro for a lovely breakfast or brunch. Beautiful space with delicious food & great service!
Cocotte Bistro
Highly recommend this chique Bistro for a lovely breakfast or brunch. Beautiful space with delicious food & great service!
A fantastic boutique grocery located about 5 blocks south, a nice little walk to delicious in house pastries & treats! You will find fresh produce, as well as a variety of fresh & frozen take away meals, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, as well as a large assortment of pantry items!
MargoFresh
A fantastic boutique grocery located about 5 blocks south, a nice little walk to delicious in house pastries & treats! You will find fresh produce, as well as a variety of fresh & frozen take away meals, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, as well as a large assortment of pantry items!
Amazing cocktails and super cozy ambience, the chef comes up with some creative and delicious offerings!
11 locals recommend
Prohibition Public House
337 Somerset St W
11 locals recommend
Amazing cocktails and super cozy ambience, the chef comes up with some creative and delicious offerings!
Great local breakfast spot!
10 locals recommend
Bramasole Diner
428 Bank St
10 locals recommend
Great local breakfast spot!

Activities

Winter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal isn't open, or you just want to check out a different spot, skating at Landsdowne Park is a great spot! Surrounded by shops & restaurants it offers a variety of options.
Lansdowne Park Skating Rink
Winter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal isn't open, or you just want to check out a different spot, skating at Landsdowne Park is a great spot! Surrounded by shops & restaurants it offers a variety of options.
Canada's longest skating rink! A must see for winter guests! Go for a skate or walk & sample our famous beaver tails! In the summer check out a boat tour, or go for a stroll along the pathways that line the Canal.
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
215 locals recommend
Canada's longest skating rink! A must see for winter guests! Go for a skate or walk & sample our famous beaver tails! In the summer check out a boat tour, or go for a stroll along the pathways that line the Canal.
Winter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal is not open, check out the Rink of Dreams! Located on Laurier Avenue, make sure to check the City of Ottawa website for hours of operation.
Sens Rink of Dreams
110 Laurier Ave W
Winter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal is not open, check out the Rink of Dreams! Located on Laurier Avenue, make sure to check the City of Ottawa website for hours of operation.
Different activities throughout the year. Christmas Market on weekends starting November 24-December 23rd Lots of restaurants and shops in the area, as well as a Cineplex for movie lovers
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
196 locals recommend
Different activities throughout the year. Christmas Market on weekends starting November 24-December 23rd Lots of restaurants and shops in the area, as well as a Cineplex for movie lovers

City advice

Don't miss

Ottawa Blues Fest

Amazing live entertainment in July, a must for music lovers ! Walk to the shows, or a super quick UBER!
Don't miss

Ottawa's Winterlude!

Held every year in February, Super fun activities for the whole family, have a skate on the longest outdoor rink in Canada and take in the beautiful ice sculptures! Our famous tasty beaver tails make for a yummy treat and cannot be missed!!
Don't miss

The Ottawa Tulip Festival

Held every Spring in May, For gardening enthusiasts and flower lovers check out the beautiful winding gardens along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Rideau Canal). Local artists and artisans also display their talent in local parks and around the City.
Don't miss

The Ottawa Jazz Festival

Held in June, a great chance to check out Jazz music!