Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Bank of Canada Museum
30 Bank StGreat smaller museum.
Great views of the entire city. Great place to take in a sunset, with terrific lookout to Museum of Civilization and Parliament.
35 locals recommend
Nepean Point
Great views of the entire city. Great place to take in a sunset, with terrific lookout to Museum of Civilization and Parliament.
Great little shops to buy unique finds and wander through the lively market, viewing buskers and various artists.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Great little shops to buy unique finds and wander through the lively market, viewing buskers and various artists.
Perfect place for a romantic walk. Go over the Mackenzie King bridge for breathtaking views of Chateau Laurier, the canal, and Ottawa. Also, the longest outdoor ice rink in the world in wintertime!
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenuePerfect place for a romantic walk. Go over the Mackenzie King bridge for breathtaking views of Chateau Laurier, the canal, and Ottawa. Also, the longest outdoor ice rink in the world in wintertime!
24 Sussex Dr
24 Sussex DrivePrime Minister's residence.
Food Scene
Amazing coffee place with great affordable and home baked goods!
32 locals recommend
Planet Coffee, ByWard Market, Ottawa
24a York StAmazing coffee place with great affordable and home baked goods!
Local hang-out for the best selection of desserts in Ottawa. Local art displayed that changes regularly.
21 locals recommend
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York StLocal hang-out for the best selection of desserts in Ottawa. Local art displayed that changes regularly.
Mouthwatering selection of cupcakes, baked daily. They also sometimes have day old cupcakes for half the price that are still delicious.
8 locals recommend
The Cupcake Lounge
6 Byward Market SquareMouthwatering selection of cupcakes, baked daily. They also sometimes have day old cupcakes for half the price that are still delicious.
High end delicious Italian, when you feel like a bit of a splurge.
21 locals recommend
Vittoria Trattoria
3625 Rivergate WayHigh end delicious Italian, when you feel like a bit of a splurge.
Everything Else
One of the best art gallery's in Canada. Lots of great International artists and a great gift shop!
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrOne of the best art gallery's in Canada. Lots of great International artists and a great gift shop!
One of the best museums in Canada. Great native art work and carvings, interesting architecture, and nice views of Ottawa and Parliament.
461 locals recommend
Museum of Civilization
85 Rue DalhousieOne of the best museums in Canada. Great native art work and carvings, interesting architecture, and nice views of Ottawa and Parliament.
Beavertails, one of the most renowned products from Ottawa. Tasty donuts. Don't ask questions, just get one. There are a variety of flavours.
59 locals recommend
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StBeavertails, one of the most renowned products from Ottawa. Tasty donuts. Don't ask questions, just get one. There are a variety of flavours.
The most popular bakery in Ottawa - even Obama has eaten from here! Great selections of delicious French baked goods and bread, along with salads and other lunch items.
14 locals recommend
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market
55 Byward Market SquareThe most popular bakery in Ottawa - even Obama has eaten from here! Great selections of delicious French baked goods and bread, along with salads and other lunch items.
Shopping
Milk Shop
45 William StFunky store with affordable unique finds.
Essentials
Best place in the city to find great quality products at affordable prices. Get a fresh sandwich for the perfect lunch!
64 locals recommend
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StBest place in the city to find great quality products at affordable prices. Get a fresh sandwich for the perfect lunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StLocal hangout to grab a good burger.
The Rainbow
76 Murray StBest place to hear the blues or jazz in Ottawa.
Best Irish bar in Ottawa. Live bands everyday (in summer), most days during the rest of the year.
54 locals recommend
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.Best Irish bar in Ottawa. Live bands everyday (in summer), most days during the rest of the year.