Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Sightseeing

The Gothic-style Parliament buildings have beautiful grounds, sound and light displays, and free concerts. Don't miss the view from behind Parliament or the free tour inside.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington Street
891 locals recommend
The Gothic-style Parliament buildings have beautiful grounds, sound and light displays, and free concerts. Don't miss the view from behind Parliament or the free tour inside.
You don't need to stay at the Chateau to see the Chateau. Be sure to take a tour inside of this famous hotel.
89 locals recommend
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau St
89 locals recommend
You don't need to stay at the Chateau to see the Chateau. Be sure to take a tour inside of this famous hotel.
Take the pedestrian bridge for a pretty walk over the canal to the University.
111 locals recommend
University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. E
111 locals recommend
Take the pedestrian bridge for a pretty walk over the canal to the University.
Such a pretty walk from either side of the canal. This is where lovers put padlocks on the bridge. Count the hundreds.
Corktown Footbridge
Corktown Footbridge
Such a pretty walk from either side of the canal. This is where lovers put padlocks on the bridge. Count the hundreds.
Take the little water ferry from Ontario to Quebec and jump off at this wonderful museum or take in one of its Imax presentations.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue Laurier
545 locals recommend
Take the little water ferry from Ontario to Quebec and jump off at this wonderful museum or take in one of its Imax presentations.
This giant fortress once housed parliament and is now a giant museum with glass front. Gorgeous!
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St
468 locals recommend
This giant fortress once housed parliament and is now a giant museum with glass front. Gorgeous!
See priceless works of art by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Klimt, and so many more in Canada's national collection.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
552 locals recommend
See priceless works of art by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Klimt, and so many more in Canada's national collection.
Ottawa's best view of the Ottawa river, Parliament, the museum of civilization, and Quebec.
90 locals recommend
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie Avenue
90 locals recommend
Ottawa's best view of the Ottawa river, Parliament, the museum of civilization, and Quebec.
Come to skate on Ottawa's rink of dreams, visit the free art galleries, or enjoy the lovely light displays, or tour city hall.
25 locals recommend
Ottawa City hall
110 Laurier Ave W
25 locals recommend
Come to skate on Ottawa's rink of dreams, visit the free art galleries, or enjoy the lovely light displays, or tour city hall.
The fantastic view of two provinces that no one seems to know about. Come experience it for yourself.
35 locals recommend
Nepean Point
35 locals recommend
The fantastic view of two provinces that no one seems to know about. Come experience it for yourself.
They don't make banks like this anymore.
Bank of Nova Scotia
They don't make banks like this anymore.
Lovely architecture, grounds, and river walk behind the university.
6 locals recommend
Saint Paul University
223 Main St
6 locals recommend
Lovely architecture, grounds, and river walk behind the university.
This is the park to visit for all of the festivals, including Winterlude and the Tulip Festival, and for a lovely place to walk, throw a coin in the fountain, and enjoy the pretty surroundings.
33 locals recommend
Confederation Park
Elgin Street
33 locals recommend
This is the park to visit for all of the festivals, including Winterlude and the Tulip Festival, and for a lovely place to walk, throw a coin in the fountain, and enjoy the pretty surroundings.
Cool yourself down by putting your feet into the cooling pool at St. Luke's park or watch others heat it up with outdoor tennis and basketball.
St. Luke’s Park
166 Frank St
Cool yourself down by putting your feet into the cooling pool at St. Luke's park or watch others heat it up with outdoor tennis and basketball.
Visit the war museum
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Pl
395 locals recommend
Visit the war museum
Learn about Canadian money.
70 locals recommend
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex Dr
70 locals recommend
Learn about Canadian money.
Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, restaurants on the lake, the Arboretum, and lots of flowers
191 locals recommend
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
191 locals recommend
Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, restaurants on the lake, the Arboretum, and lots of flowers

Shopping

All the best shopping Ottawa has to offer is at Rideau Centre, just a 20 minute walk or $10 taxi away.
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
589 locals recommend
All the best shopping Ottawa has to offer is at Rideau Centre, just a 20 minute walk or $10 taxi away.
Cute little independent shops are placed along these 10 blocks of Bank street in the Glebe.
86 locals recommend
The Glebe
86 locals recommend
Cute little independent shops are placed along these 10 blocks of Bank street in the Glebe.
Shops, restaurants, and sightseeing, all in the Byward market.
61 locals recommend
Byward Market Square
Byward Market Square
61 locals recommend
Shops, restaurants, and sightseeing, all in the Byward market.
Ottawa's best magazine and cigarette collection. You will find what you're looking for here.
12 locals recommend
The Gifted Type
253 Elgin St
12 locals recommend
Ottawa's best magazine and cigarette collection. You will find what you're looking for here.

Food Scene

Ottawa's best local coffee house
210 locals recommend
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.
210 locals recommend
Ottawa's best local coffee house
Ottawa's loveliest canal view restaurant for a quiet glass of wine.
15 locals recommend
Canal Ritz
375 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
15 locals recommend
Ottawa's loveliest canal view restaurant for a quiet glass of wine.
Have a beer and some tasty eats beside the Rideau canal and watch the boats go by.
8 Locks' Flat Canal Bistro
Have a beer and some tasty eats beside the Rideau canal and watch the boats go by.
Gelato, crepes, and desserts....
9 locals recommend
Pure Gelato
350 Elgin St
9 locals recommend
Gelato, crepes, and desserts....
I dare you to tell me you have ever had better tacos.
168 locals recommend
El Camino
380 Elgin St
168 locals recommend
I dare you to tell me you have ever had better tacos.
GREAT RESTAURANT!
53 locals recommend
Town
296 Elgin St
53 locals recommend
GREAT RESTAURANT!
Fresh warm croissants every morning, and the funniest collection of cookies.
8 locals recommend
Boko Bakery
280 Elgin St
8 locals recommend
Fresh warm croissants every morning, and the funniest collection of cookies.
The place to cheer your favourite team.
10 locals recommend
St. Louis Bar & Grill
399 Elgin St
10 locals recommend
The place to cheer your favourite team.
Coffee and Tea
Second Cup
399 Elgin Street
Coffee and Tea
Great vegetarian!
62 locals recommend
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main St
62 locals recommend
Great vegetarian!
This classic diner is open 24 hours a day, and every day of the year.
56 locals recommend
Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin St
56 locals recommend
This classic diner is open 24 hours a day, and every day of the year.
Fresh local coffee and fresh made eats.
34 locals recommend
The Ministry of Coffee
274 Elgin St
34 locals recommend
Fresh local coffee and fresh made eats.
Is it a coffee shop or a photography studio? Come in to see photos of all the world leaders in candid moments they spent in Ottawa.
Carisse Studio Café & Photography Gallery
274 Elgin St
Is it a coffee shop or a photography studio? Come in to see photos of all the world leaders in candid moments they spent in Ottawa.
Coffee and chef-made food.
Prinzo Café Pâtisserie
326 Bank St
Coffee and chef-made food.
Thai close by.
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
331 Elgin St
Thai close by.
Frappuchinos.
91 locals recommend
Starbucks
100 Elgin St
91 locals recommend
Frappuchinos.
Great bakery and vegetarian small meals.
40 locals recommend
Wild Oat Bakery, Cafe & Farm
819 Bank St
40 locals recommend
Great bakery and vegetarian small meals.

Essentials

Fabulous new grocery store, built in December 2013 is 3 blocks from home.
264 locals recommend
Loblaws
64 Isabella St
264 locals recommend
Fabulous new grocery store, built in December 2013 is 3 blocks from home.

Arts & Culture

Canada's National Arts Centre is the home of theatre, live music, and formal dining.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
346 locals recommend
Canada's National Arts Centre is the home of theatre, live music, and formal dining.
Stop in to warm up by the fire or have a delicious meal at Ottawa's historic and beautiful Lord Elgin Hotel.
Lord Elgin Hotel
100 Elgin St
Stop in to warm up by the fire or have a delicious meal at Ottawa's historic and beautiful Lord Elgin Hotel.
Comedy club.
21 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's
1394 Richmond Road
21 locals recommend
Comedy club.
Movie theatres, professional football stadium, farmers' market and outdoor adventure stores.
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
196 locals recommend
Movie theatres, professional football stadium, farmers' market and outdoor adventure stores.

Everything Else

Wine, beer and spirits
191 locals recommend
LCBO
160 Elgin St
191 locals recommend
Wine, beer and spirits
Ottawa Police Station
Ottawa Police Services
474 Elgin St
Ottawa Police Station
Great hair.
Byblos Hair Salon
Great hair.
World Heritage Site stretches from Ottawa to Kingston
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second Avenue
259 locals recommend
World Heritage Site stretches from Ottawa to Kingston
Elgin Street is a favourite neighbourhood in Ottawa because it has a huge selection of delis, bakeries, coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, clubs and pubs. There is a lot going on here.
64 locals recommend
Elgin Street
Elgin Street
64 locals recommend
Elgin Street is a favourite neighbourhood in Ottawa because it has a huge selection of delis, bakeries, coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, clubs and pubs. There is a lot going on here.
Everything you will need in a hurry can be found at this corner store.
22 locals recommend
Circle K
1023 Wellington St. W
22 locals recommend
Everything you will need in a hurry can be found at this corner store.
Bicycle rentals! Great price, super close location. Rent by the day or get a super great price for the week.
14 locals recommend
Cyco's
25 Hawthorne Ave
14 locals recommend
Bicycle rentals! Great price, super close location. Rent by the day or get a super great price for the week.
For all of your banking needs.
18 locals recommend
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
5 Pretoria Ave
18 locals recommend
For all of your banking needs.
Trains to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto
37 locals recommend
Ottawa station
200 Tremblay Rd
37 locals recommend
Trains to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto
Busses to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto.
21 locals recommend
Ottawa Central Station - Greyhound Bus Terminal
265 Catherine Street
21 locals recommend
Busses to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto.
Canadian bank for currency exchange.
Royal Bank - Elgin & Lisgar
200 Elgin St
Canadian bank for currency exchange.
Rideau Canal boat rides.
Ottawa Boat Cruises
1 Rideau St
Rideau Canal boat rides.
Sports stadium
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
196 locals recommend
Sports stadium

Drinks & Nightlife

Located in the basement of an older apartment building, the Manx is a tiny British-style pub, with local artwork on the walls, shelves stocked with books, manuscripts, and board games, and great food.
95 locals recommend
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin St
95 locals recommend
Located in the basement of an older apartment building, the Manx is a tiny British-style pub, with local artwork on the walls, shelves stocked with books, manuscripts, and board games, and great food.
DJ and live music, dancing, and great sangria.
Hooley's Pub
292 Elgin St
DJ and live music, dancing, and great sangria.
Is the Standard a pub or restaurant? It can long be debated.
27 locals recommend
The Standard
360 Elgin St
27 locals recommend
Is the Standard a pub or restaurant? It can long be debated.
Great 2nd floor balcony and patio for beer, appetizers, and conversation.
7 locals recommend
Fox & Feather Pub and Grill
283 Elgin St
7 locals recommend
Great 2nd floor balcony and patio for beer, appetizers, and conversation.