Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Datsun
380 Elgin StIncredible Asian fusion, great ambiance and design.
Best tacos ever. They're truly the best and it's so convenient not to try it. It's also a great spot in the summer with the doors open.
168 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Camino
380 Elgin StBest tacos ever. They're truly the best and it's so convenient not to try it. It's also a great spot in the summer with the doors open.
Highly recommended for breakfast. It's very busy however but the service is very fast.
131 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre AveHighly recommended for breakfast. It's very busy however but the service is very fast.
My personal favourite restaurant in the city. The food is consistently great. North American fusion and classic dishes. Simple decor and not over pretentious. Great for casual to fancy.
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fraser
7 Springfield RdMy personal favourite restaurant in the city. The food is consistently great. North American fusion and classic dishes. Simple decor and not over pretentious. Great for casual to fancy.
The closest coffee house to the home. Run by a sweet couple. Great for a quick coffee before hitting the road somewhere. Good is quite good too.
Carlington Coffee House
917 Merivale RoadThe closest coffee house to the home. Run by a sweet couple. Great for a quick coffee before hitting the road somewhere. Good is quite good too.
North & Navy
226 Nepean StExcellent Italian food and classic decor
Great wood fire pizza's, patio, and drinks. Close to home.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tennessy Willems
1082 Wellington St. WGreat wood fire pizza's, patio, and drinks. Close to home.
Town
296 Elgin StOne of my staple favourites. Reserve ahead.
Quaint bar/pub with well priced food and drink. Close to home!
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Third
1017 Wellington St. WQuaint bar/pub with well priced food and drink. Close to home!
Incredible food, and the best variety of small batch wines, and local craft beers. Beautiful patio and great interior. Close to home in Hintonburgh
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bar Lupulus
1242 Wellington St. WIncredible food, and the best variety of small batch wines, and local craft beers. Beautiful patio and great interior. Close to home in Hintonburgh
Entertainment & Activities
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayRent a canoe or kayak and paddle down the canal.
A stunning setting and place to relax. Many choices of pools, saunas and quiet spots for reading/reflection. Highly recommended.
312 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikA stunning setting and place to relax. Many choices of pools, saunas and quiet spots for reading/reflection. Highly recommended.
Walk up to Parliament Hill at night time for a stunning projection performance. Northern Lights is a free bilingual show that will be presented nightly from July 11 to September 16, 2017. Show times: in July at 10:00 p.m., in August at 9:30 p.m., and in September at 9:00 p.m.
891 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cerro del Parlamento
Wellington StreetWalk up to Parliament Hill at night time for a stunning projection performance. Northern Lights is a free bilingual show that will be presented nightly from July 11 to September 16, 2017. Show times: in July at 10:00 p.m., in August at 9:30 p.m., and in September at 9:00 p.m.
Parks & Nature
Head to Westboro beach by bike along the Ottawa River Pathway for stunning sunsets or lazy afternoons. There is a small snack bar serving cold alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Explore Westboro Village after and its little shops or have dinner at one of the many restaurants along Wellington.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Westboro Beach
Head to Westboro beach by bike along the Ottawa River Pathway for stunning sunsets or lazy afternoons. There is a small snack bar serving cold alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. Explore Westboro Village after and its little shops or have dinner at one of the many restaurants along Wellington.
Ottawa region's outdoor playground with lakes, streams, walking and hiking pathways and a number of public beaches. Visit the town of Chelsea for food/drinks and charm.
Gatineau Park
33 Chemin ScottOttawa region's outdoor playground with lakes, streams, walking and hiking pathways and a number of public beaches. Visit the town of Chelsea for food/drinks and charm.
Parque y playa de Britannia
2805 Carling AveOn those hot days, hit the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not to miss. Check out a football game, or stroll between the various restaurants and shops in this great public space. Great weekend farmers market. Cash only.
196 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayNot to miss. Check out a football game, or stroll between the various restaurants and shops in this great public space. Great weekend farmers market. Cash only.
Dominion City brewery
5510 Canotek RdThe best craft brewery in town.
Little Victories Coffee Roasters
44 Elgin StreetBest coffee in town.
Sightseeing
Directly across from the house is the expanse of a Canadian national historical site. Enjoy the expanse of a working farm in the middle of the city, old growth trees, gardens, a year round tropical green house, petting zoo for children, and many walking and biking pathways free from cars. Notable is the variety of trees planted. The farm boasts every international species of tree that can be grown in the northern hemisphere at this climate region.
43 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling AveDirectly across from the house is the expanse of a Canadian national historical site. Enjoy the expanse of a working farm in the middle of the city, old growth trees, gardens, a year round tropical green house, petting zoo for children, and many walking and biking pathways free from cars. Notable is the variety of trees planted. The farm boasts every international species of tree that can be grown in the northern hemisphere at this climate region.
One hour from town you’ll find a nature reserve where you’ll see many animals native to this region of Canada. From deer to moose, Buffalo, and other animals including bears, wolfs, various bird species and other. Well worth the trip and sights of the country. Find a local spot to eat afterwards for some simple Quebecois fare.
190 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parc Omega
399 QC-323One hour from town you’ll find a nature reserve where you’ll see many animals native to this region of Canada. From deer to moose, Buffalo, and other animals including bears, wolfs, various bird species and other. Well worth the trip and sights of the country. Find a local spot to eat afterwards for some simple Quebecois fare.
Working sugar shack right in the city. Check ahead to see if it's in operation. Spring time only.
Sugar Shack
320 Pères-Blancs AvenueWorking sugar shack right in the city. Check ahead to see if it's in operation. Spring time only.
Neighbourhoods
The neighbourhood closest to home that features shops, restaurants, patio's and breweries. Lively, walkable and quaint.
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Hintonburg
The neighbourhood closest to home that features shops, restaurants, patio's and breweries. Lively, walkable and quaint.
Near Dow's Lake pavilion you'll find restaurants, nightlife, comedy, and a few hole in the wall bars. Find a cozy corner, a patio, or reserve a table. Close to home and worth a visit.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little Italy
Near Dow's Lake pavilion you'll find restaurants, nightlife, comedy, and a few hole in the wall bars. Find a cozy corner, a patio, or reserve a table. Close to home and worth a visit.