Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
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Opens at 7am to get your croissants, fresh bread, etc.
16 locals recommend
Boulanger Francais-French Baker
119 Murray StOpens at 7am to get your croissants, fresh bread, etc.
Khao Thai Restaurant
103 Murray StDelicious Thai food, you may have to make a reservation.
Kochin Kitchen
271 Dalhousie StIndian food, delicious.
The perfect escapade to have brunch in Quint little village on the Quebec side. 20 min drive from here. The Restaurant is an old railway station just by the river Gatineau.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Pot-Au-Feu
794 Chem. RiversideThe perfect escapade to have brunch in Quint little village on the Quebec side. 20 min drive from here. The Restaurant is an old railway station just by the river Gatineau.
The closest and nicest little pub serving the best hamburgers in town (and more)! Nice ambiance - Could be busy though. Jazz on Sunday from 4 pm to 7 pm
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StThe closest and nicest little pub serving the best hamburgers in town (and more)! Nice ambiance - Could be busy though. Jazz on Sunday from 4 pm to 7 pm
High end gourmet restaurant, nice ambiance, great choice of wines.
17 locals recommend
Restaurant e18hteen
18 York StHigh end gourmet restaurant, nice ambiance, great choice of wines.
Sidedoor
18b York StGood food, nice ambiance
Luxe
47 York StStylish restaurant, good food, higher end although accessible.
The best African roasted (on wood fire) chicken (to go) just at the corner (turn right on Dalhousie) few yards down on your right).
19 locals recommend
Pili Pili Grilled Chicken
205 Dalhousie StThe best African roasted (on wood fire) chicken (to go) just at the corner (turn right on Dalhousie) few yards down on your right).
French baker, and eatery on site and to go. Coffee shop, Obama's cookies (he dropped by and bought some - now they are called Obama's cookies :)
14 locals recommend
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market
55 Byward Market SquareFrench baker, and eatery on site and to go. Coffee shop, Obama's cookies (he dropped by and bought some - now they are called Obama's cookies :)
Essentials
Michel's Convenience store and Variety - Lotto - ATM - Tabacco/Vape - Dépanneur
262 Dalhousie StArts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StVisit their Web Site to see the Calendar of activities.
The most beautiful Museum in the World! (this is without what hangs on the walls)!
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrThe most beautiful Museum in the World! (this is without what hangs on the walls)!
The second most beautiful museum in the World! In the summertime, you may walk across the Alexandra bridge, it is just on the other side. 30 min walk.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierThe second most beautiful museum in the World! In the summertime, you may walk across the Alexandra bridge, it is just on the other side. 30 min walk.
Good movies (Repertoire) - 20 min walk up to Rideau Street, and on the left.
87 locals recommend
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau StGood movies (Repertoire) - 20 min walk up to Rideau Street, and on the left.
Librairie du soleil
53 Bd Saint-RaymondFrench books. Very complete.
Chapters
50 Rideau StBook store - English and French .
The awe-inspiring spaces at the Canadian Museum of Nature bring to life Canada’s nature – from dinosaurs to aquatic wonders – all majestically presented in the castle-like Victoria Memorial Building. Beautiful, world-class galleries along with fun and interactive features ensure that visitors of all ages are entertained. The building itself has a fascinating past. It is the birthplace of all of Canada’s national museums and once served as the emergency headquarters for the Canadian government after a fire destroyed the Parliament Buildings in 1916. Former Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier lay in state in the Museum in 1919.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThe awe-inspiring spaces at the Canadian Museum of Nature bring to life Canada’s nature – from dinosaurs to aquatic wonders – all majestically presented in the castle-like Victoria Memorial Building. Beautiful, world-class galleries along with fun and interactive features ensure that visitors of all ages are entertained. The building itself has a fascinating past. It is the birthplace of all of Canada’s national museums and once served as the emergency headquarters for the Canadian government after a fire destroyed the Parliament Buildings in 1916. Former Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier lay in state in the Museum in 1919.
Parks & Nature
The most beautiful parc around. You need private transportation. There are plenty of trails you could enjoy, the closest one starts in the little quint village of Old Chelsea, 30 minutes drive maximum from here.
56 locals recommend
Parc de la Gatineau
33 Chem. ScottThe most beautiful parc around. You need private transportation. There are plenty of trails you could enjoy, the closest one starts in the little quint village of Old Chelsea, 30 minutes drive maximum from here.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetNotre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrRideau Canal
Perfect walk or skating!
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Was renovated lately, it is now a pleasant Mall.
5 min walk - You will find everything you need for Cooking. Lots of little stores, vegetable, fish, meat, delicatessen, bakery, artisanat, etc.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
5 min walk - You will find everything you need for Cooking. Lots of little stores, vegetable, fish, meat, delicatessen, bakery, artisanat, etc.
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StQuality Italian food store!
Getting Around
Bus stop on Dalhousie 2 min away, other sidewalk past Saint Patrick.
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27 locals recommend
OC Transpo Sales & Information Centre
50 Rideau StBus stop on Dalhousie 2 min away, other sidewalk past Saint Patrick.
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