Guidebook for Ottawa
Parks & Nature
Great splash pad for the kids. Unless its winter, then there is a fantastic ice rink.
Celebration Park
Great splash pad for the kids. Unless its winter, then there is a fantastic ice rink.
Find the P10 and walk up to the old Kiln. You'll have birds eating out of your hand if you bring sunflower seeds, easy trek for kids too. Free.
Beaver Trail
Moodie DriveFind the P10 and walk up to the old Kiln. You'll have birds eating out of your hand if you bring sunflower seeds, easy trek for kids too. Free.
Camp Fortune
300 Chem. DunlopClosest ski station!
Find the Meech lake beach or go a bit further on Chemin du Lac Meech and find P12. From there, there is a very nice 1 hour hike up the hill, follow the direction to Western. You'll find a nice shelter accessible to all. Bring a bottle of wine and some crackers & Cheese (super romantic spot) or snacks for the kids. Fireplace is always hot in cold months. View is stunning.
52 locals recommend
Lac Meech
Find the Meech lake beach or go a bit further on Chemin du Lac Meech and find P12. From there, there is a very nice 1 hour hike up the hill, follow the direction to Western. You'll find a nice shelter accessible to all. Bring a bottle of wine and some crackers & Cheese (super romantic spot) or snacks for the kids. Fireplace is always hot in cold months. View is stunning.
You want to go sledding at Carlington Park. We are at the top of the hill, there is also parking at the bottom at J.A. Dulude Arena. I access it from Morriset avenue and park there.
Carlington Park
1640 Laperriere AveYou want to go sledding at Carlington Park. We are at the top of the hill, there is also parking at the bottom at J.A. Dulude Arena. I access it from Morriset avenue and park there.
Essentials
Walmart Ottawa Baseline Supercentre
1375 Baseline Rd5 minutes walk.
1460 Merivale Rd
1460 Merivale RoadLoblaws have everything you need, including a Joe Fresh
Food Scene
Its very good and not too busy. Bakery is absolutely fantastic. Closed on Mondays.
7 locals recommend
Chez François - Plaisirs de Provence
427 Richmond RdIts very good and not too busy. Bakery is absolutely fantastic. Closed on Mondays.
Starbucks
2735 Iris StStarbucks...
Colonnade Pizza Merivale
1463 Merivale RdOne of the best Pizza around.
El Camino
380 Elgin StTake out Taco counter, takes cash only. Best taco in town.
TacoLot
999 Wellington St. WTake out, check first if they are open. Great Taco!
Hintonburger
366 Parkdale DrBurger joint. Real good, take out is preferred over seating there.
Go eat during the day, go drink at night. Ask discreetly for the Speakeasy downstairs...
The brunch is absolutely fantastic there. Call ahead.
78 locals recommend
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WGo eat during the day, go drink at night. Ask discreetly for the Speakeasy downstairs...
The brunch is absolutely fantastic there. Call ahead.
Entertainment & Activities
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayGreat place to grab a bite too, free parking with movie ticket
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetBecause you have to visit the Parliament when in town.
Arts & Culture
This is an awesome outing with the kids, its a real farm and its a museum too!
43 locals recommend
Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling AveThis is an awesome outing with the kids, its a real farm and its a museum too!
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StDinosaurs!
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation PkwyOne of the favorite of my kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trio Bistro and Lounge
307D Richmond RdGrab a drink locally.
Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin StFine Dining and Drinking can be had at Beckta.
Soif Bar à vin
88 Rue MontcalmNamed one of 10 best restaurant in Canada.
Shopping
MEC Ottawa
366 Richmond RdBecause Mountain Equipment Coop.
Bushtukah - Westboro
203 Richmond RdGreat selection of sporting and clothing accessories.
Sporting Life Ottawa
125 Marché WayI absolutely love Sporting Life.
LCBO
160 Elgin StThis is the closest but smaller LCBO. Closes at 09:00 PM
Beer Store 4603
1984 Baseline RdClosest Beer Store. There is also a well stocked LCBO close by.
2 birds with one stone, this LCBO is close to the Beer Store. But its the farthest.
191 locals recommend
LCBO
160 Elgin St2 birds with one stone, this LCBO is close to the Beer Store. But its the farthest.
LCBO: Buying wine and beer in Ontario is a bit of a pain. Fortunately, this place is open late (10:00pm). There is one closer too but it closes earlier.
222 Richmond Rd
222 Richmond RoadLCBO: Buying wine and beer in Ontario is a bit of a pain. Fortunately, this place is open late (10:00pm). There is one closer too but it closes earlier.