Cory's Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
They roast their beans here in Ottawa and are a great locally owned company! Great sandwiches and hangout spot as well.
11 locals recommend
Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Sandy Hill)
317 Rue Wilbrod StThey roast their beans here in Ottawa and are a great locally owned company! Great sandwiches and hangout spot as well.
Norca Restaurant & Bar
30 Daly AveBrand new fancy restaurant in a brand new hotel! Very chic.
Play Food & Wine
1 York StGreat wine bar with amazing food. Very pleasant atmosphere.
Das Lokal
190 Dalhousie StreetAmazing food & drink with a German twist!
Fraser
7 Springfield RdCool spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Independently owned and operated coffee shop with pastries and light snacks.
21 locals recommend
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie StIndependently owned and operated coffee shop with pastries and light snacks.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetParliament of Canada.
Parks & Nature
Strathcona Park
25 Range RdGreat place for a picnic or just to hangout and catch some rays!
Walk, run, or cycle along the famous Rideau Canal or go for a skate in the winter on the world's largest skating rink!
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
Walk, run, or cycle along the famous Rideau Canal or go for a skate in the winter on the world's largest skating rink!
Tennis court, dog park, children's play area, or just a nice spot to picnic by the Rideau River!
Bordeleau Park
349 Bruyère StTennis court, dog park, children's play area, or just a nice spot to picnic by the Rideau River!
Arts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StAll sorts of cool shows and productions!
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward AveGreat little theatre doing low budget productions.
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrNational Art Gallery always has great exhibitions.
Very interesting museum about Canada's rich history as it pertains to the war.
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlVery interesting museum about Canada's rich history as it pertains to the war.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StMuseum of Nature.
Amazing art exhibitions and installations. There is an option to visit for free on Thursdays!
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrAmazing art exhibitions and installations. There is an option to visit for free on Thursdays!
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrCoins and money, great tours!
Entertainment & Activities
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau StMovie theatre showing older or less popular movies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar with open air patio overlooking Ottawa. Best views in the city! Extra special at sunset.
20 locals recommend
Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie StRooftop bar with open air patio overlooking Ottawa. Best views in the city! Extra special at sunset.
Shopping
CF Rideau Centre
Ottawa's largest mall!
ByWard Market
Fun place with an active farmer's market. Lots of shops and activities!