Guidebook for Ottawa
Essentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella StClosest, 24-hrs
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.in the market area
Blue Nile Store
168 King Edward AveConvenience store
Food Scene
Champa Thai Food
193 King Edward AveTake-out and delivery, closest, good Thai
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Nice coffeeshop
Bluebird Coffee
261 Dalhousie StNice coffeeshop
Memories Restaurant
136 St. Patrick StAwesome desserts, bistro lunch and dinner
Khao Thai Restaurant
103 Murray StGreat food, try the salmon baked in a coconut shell
Pili Pili Grilled Chicken
205 Dalhousie StVery good take-out chicken, try it with plantains
Lapointe Fish Restaurant
55 York StThe best seafood restaurant in the market
Sushi Fresh
48 Byward Market SquareGood take-out sushi
The Cupcake Lounge
6 Byward Market SquareDelicious cupcakes, different flavours every day
My local, great pub with excellent beer, great food and occasional live music
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StMy local, great pub with excellent beer, great food and occasional live music
Everything Else
Upward Dog Yoga Centre
251 Dalhousie StDrop-in yoga studio
Petro-Canada
292 Rideau StClosest fuel
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By DrConvention Centre
Shopping
Cylie Artisans Chocolatiers
1071 Bank StreetBeautiful hand-made chocolates and delicious madeleines
Benny's Bistro
119 Murray StBread and pastries
Continental Delicatessens
57 York StEastern European deli
Excellent cheese selection, everything you need for snacks and appetizers. The samosas are good, too.
International Cheese & Deli
40 Byward Market SquareExcellent cheese selection, everything you need for snacks and appetizers. The samosas are good, too.
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StVery good Italian deli
Zone Maison
471 Sussex DrMy favourite home store, great for gifts
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market
55 Byward Market SquareBaguette, pastries, desserts or a light lunch
LCBO
160 Elgin StClosest liquor store
Rideau Centre
Includes a food court, and the Apple Store.
Milk Shop
45 William StUnique clothing and jewelry.
Arts & Culture
Includes the IMAX theatre, and the Children's Museum which is an awesome place to bring the young kids for hours.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierIncludes the IMAX theatre, and the Children's Museum which is an awesome place to bring the young kids for hours.
St Brigid's Centre for the Arts
310 St. Patrick StArtist studios, go visit and meet resident artists.
Parks & Nature
Bordeleau Park
349 Bruyère StOne step away, great for a walk or just to sit by the water.